On this day: February 28, 1966

The venue where the Beatles performed over 280 shows, The Cavern, closed its doors for good on Feb. 28, 1966. The Beatles performed there between March 1961 and August 1963.

The Cavern was forced to close due to debts estimated to be about $15,000. The was the club to be at in the early 60's in England.

It was re-opened later that same year, but closed again in 1973 when the owners demolished the building. Later, a New Cavern Club was opened in the same location.

Other notable events for February 28:
-The Sex Pistols fired their original bass player Glen Matlock on Feb. 28, 1977. The replacement would be the infamous Sid Vicious
-Three successful 70's groups broke up on Feb. 28, 1981. Each would result in future success. Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart of the Tourists because Eurythmics, Billy Idol, vocalist for Generation X became a solo star, and both Terry Williams and Dave Edmunds of Rockpile went on to work with Dire Straits and became a record producer respectively
-Michael Jackson won a record seven Grammy Awards on Feb. 28, 1984