Fears of Crucifixion, while Ringo stars in 'The Magic Christian'

May 30th, 1969: Two quarters of the Beatles immortalize love (and the importance of a good week's sleep) with the release of John Lennon's "The Ballad of John and Yoko" – the Fab Four's final UK number one hit. Notable absentees in the recording studio: George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

Watch a clip of "The Ballad of John and Yoko" below.

Watch Ringo in The Magic Christian below.