From Bob Dearborn's The Olde Disc Jockey's Almanac, this little nugget from 45 years ago today...
July 31, 1968…At Trident studios in London, the Beatles recorded four takes of "Hey Jude." A 36-piece orchestra was added the following day.
When I went to London Trident studio was on the Beatles walking tour. It's just an empty storefront now. Hard to believe this incredible piece of history came from that little place...