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    This well-heeled woman’s invitation was scorned by a fabulous quartet, leading to their harrowing exit from her domain. Who is she?

    Question #100263. Asked by edmund80. (Oct 16 08 4:25 PM)


    wildginge

    		Imelda Marcos, former first lady of the Philippines.

    http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/07/the-day-the-bea.html

    Oct 16 08, 4:45 PM
    edmund80

    		Yes, it happened in 1966 when the Beatles were in Manila and their manager declined a breakfast (or luncheon) invitation from Imelda Marcos. Members of their entourage were beaten and kicked during their hasty departure from the Philippines.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles#1966:_Backlash_and_controversy


    Oct 16 08, 8:37 PM

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