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Beatles

The Beatles Before Beatlemania

As origin stories go, this one is pretty amazing. The latest "Deconstructing the Beatles" films trace the band's early years: from a fateful garden party (well, fete, if you're a stickler) to the cusp of global mania.

Quiz: The Beatles in 1963

In just about twelve months, the Fab Four crossed over from a regional act with a shaky recording deal to the cusp of worldwide Beatlemania. Test your smarts on this pivotal year for John, Paul, George, and Ringo.