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Questions about The Beatles' 1966 tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did The Beatles complete work on their album Revolver before touring Germany?

The Beatles completed work on their album Revolver on the 22nd of June 1966. They flew to Munich the following day to begin their tour.

What happened during The Beatles' concerts at Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich on the 24th of June 1966?

Police violence against fans occurred during the concerts including the use of tear gas and guard dogs by authorities. A correspondent from Beatles Monthly magazine described the events as frightening due to these security measures.

Why were The Beatles confined to the Presidential Suite of the Tokyo Hilton during their 1966 Japan tour?

Ultranationalist students demonstrated outside the venue while police feared snipers might be placed in the audience. Around 35,000 police and fire brigade personnel mobilized to protect the band throughout their stay.

How many people attended The Beatles' two shows at Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila on the 4th of July 1966?

The first concert drew 30,000 fans at 4:00 p.m. and the second show attracted 50,000 attendees at 8:30 p.m. making the combined total 80,000 people.

When did The Beatles arrive back at Heathrow Airport after completing their 1966 world tour?

The plane landed at Heathrow Airport early morning on the 8th of July 1966. They immediately expressed bitterness over the Manila ordeal in a television interview for ITV.