Today in History - August 13: Backlash to rock star's Jesus remark turns ugly
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On August 13, 1966, a Texas radio station organised a public burning of records by The Beatles in response to remarks by the British band's John Lennon about Jesus.
Thousands of people, including teenagers, responded by bringing records and memorabilia of the Beatles, who were touring the US, and throwing them on the bonfire.
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