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The last live Beatles concert was on a rooftop.

Why it is true

On January 30, 1969, the Beatles went up to the roof of the Apple Records building in London for a surprise concert that lasted 42 minutes and was interrupted by the police. It was the band's last live performance.

Source: Music History

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