June 1's a big day in the Wilson's Almanac Book of Days

1967 The Beatles released the LP, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, generally regarded as rock music's most influential album. Your almanackist was one of millions worldwide who spent hours and days listening to it over and over again, and looking at its cover.

It was recorded by The Beatles, and produced by George Martin, over a 129-day period, beginning on December 6, 1966. The album was released on June 1, 1967 in the United Kingdom and on June 2 in the United States.

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The greatest album of all time (Rolling Stone magazine)

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