July: Beatle backlash: US Bible Belt DJs incite hundreds to burn off Beatle records after the viral spread of John Lennon's misunderstood "we're far more preferred than Jesus" comment. July: Sunshine Superman: Donovan's strike contains the 1st open reference to "tripping" in a chart-topping track. November 9: Beatle John Lennon initial satisfies avant-garde Japanese artist and long term wife Yoko Ono at London's Indica Gallery.