28 August 1964 - The Beatles arrived in New York City just before 3am to an estimated 3,000 fans at Kennedy International Airport. Staying at the Delmonico Hotel, they managed to break through fans that were blocking the entrance. In the melee, Ringo's St. Christopher's medal had been ripped off his neck.

The news spread and WABC's phones began to ring. More than one hundred calls came in, all from girls claiming to have the medallion; but before long one 16 year old Angie McGowan arrived with the real gold St. Christopher's medal in hand. Angie, along with 3 girlfriends, appeared before the WABC microphones saying she accidentally pulled the medal from Ringo's neck when she tried to kiss him.

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