But George W. Bush is not the first chief executive accused of being an imperial president. That's a distinction that belongs to our seventh president, Andrew Jackson â and how Jackson acquired the power that led his enemies to label him King Andrew I has enormous relevance to the modern presidency. (Illustration by Web Bryant, USA TODAY)
The Beatlesâ First Concert in the US, February 1964 Washington, DC The Beatlesâ first visit to the US came at a time of great popularity in Britain. The bandâs UK commercial breakthrough, in late 1962, had been followed by a year of successful concerts and tours.
On a cold day in January 1969, The Beatles, who hadnât played live since 1966, took to the rooftop of the headquarters of Apple Records, located at 3 Savile Row, in central London. And there they played an impromptu last gig, much to the delight of Londoners on nearby rooftops â¦ and to the chagrin of the police. At the time, The Beatles were recording their album, Let It Be, and the rooftop show let them run through various tracks from that last effort.