On This Day in Beatles History

Recording: Glass Onion – 11 September 1968
Recording: Glass Onion – 11 September 1968
On 11 September 1968, The Beatles began recording Glass Onion during a 7pm–3.30am session at Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road. Thirty-four takes of the rhythm track were laid down,... Read more...
Recording: PS I Love You, Love Me Do, Please Please Me – 11 September 1962
Recording: PS I Love You, Love Me Do, Please Please Me – 11 September 1962
On 11 September 1962, The Beatles returned to EMI Studios, Abbey Road for a third recording session. Session drummer Andy White was brought in to replace Ringo Starr on drums,... Read more...
Filming: Magical Mystery Tour – 11 September 1967
Filming: Magical Mystery Tour – 11 September 1967
On 11 September 1967, The Beatles began the first week of filming for Magical Mystery Tour. The coach departed from Allsop Place near Baker Street, with 43 passengers on board,... Read more...
Interview: John, George and Ringo in Bangor, Wales – 27 August 1967
Home › On This Day in Beatles History › August in Beatles History › Interview: John, George and Ringo in Bangor, Wales – 27 August 1967 Sunday 27 August 1967 | Interview, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr Date Sunday 27 August 1967 Location Outside the hall, Bangor Normal College, Bangor, north Wales Speakers John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr Context Press statement following news of Brian Epstein’s death Paul McCartney Already en route to London; did not take part On Sunday 27 August 1967, The Beatles were in Bangor,... Read more...
Brian Epstein dies – 27 August 1967
Brian Epstein dies – 27 August 1967
Home › On This Day in Beatles History › August in Beatles History › Brian Epstein dies – 27 August 1967 Sunday 27 August 1967 | People, The Beatles Date... Read more...
Day off in Los Angeles – 27 August 1966
Home › On This Day in Beatles History › August in Beatles History › Day off in Los Angeles – 27 August 1966 Saturday 27 August 1966 | Miscellaneous, The Beatles Date Saturday 27 August 1966 Location 7655 Curson Terrace, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Rest day Third consecutive day off in Los Angeles Visitors Brian Wilson and Carl Wilson (The Beach Boys) Next concert Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles – 28 August 1966 Tour context The Beatles’ final ever concert tour On Saturday 27 August 1966, The Beatles spent their third... Read more...
The Beatles meet Elvis Presley – 27 August 1965
The Beatles meet Elvis Presley – 27 August 1965
Home › On This Day in Beatles History › August in Beatles History › The Beatles meet Elvis Presley – 27 August 1965 Friday 27 August 1965 | People, The... Read more...
The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Southport – 27 August 1963
The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Southport – 27 August 1963
Home › On This Day in Beatles History › August in Beatles History › The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Southport – 27 August 1963 Tuesday 27 August 1963 | Live,... Read more...
Television: The Mersey Sound – 27 August 1963
Television: The Mersey Sound – 27 August 1963
Home › On This Day in Beatles History › August in Beatles History › Television: The Mersey Sound – 27 August 1963 Tuesday 27 August 1963 | Television, The Beatles... Read more...
The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening) – 27 August 1962
Home › On This Day in Beatles History › August in Beatles History › The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening) – 27 August 1962 Monday 27 August 1962 | Live, The Beatles Venue Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool Show type Evening Evening show number 95th Overall Cavern appearance 222nd Headliner Mike Berry Also on the bill Red River Jazzmen, Blue Genes On Monday 27 August 1962, The Beatles performed their 95th evening show at the Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool — their 222nd Cavern appearance overall, counting both... Read more...
The Beatles live: Casbah Coffee Club, Liverpool – 27 August 1961
Home › On This Day in Beatles History › August in Beatles History › The Beatles live: Casbah Coffee Club, Liverpool – 27 August 1961 Sunday 27 August 1961 | Live, The Beatles Venue Casbah Coffee Club, Hayman Green, Liverpool Performance number 14th of 37 Beatles appearances Venue owner Mona Best (mother of Pete Best) Total Beatles appearances 37 (1960–1962) Quarrymen appearances 7 (1959) On Sunday 27 August 1961, The Beatles performed their 14th show at the Casbah Coffee Club in Hayman Green, Liverpool — one of the most intimate... Read more...
The Beatles live: Indra Club, Hamburg – 27 August 1960
Home › On This Day in Beatles History › August in Beatles History › The Beatles live: Indra Club, Hamburg – 27 August 1960 Saturday 27 August 1960 | Live, The Beatles Venue Indra Club, Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg, West Germany Night 11th of 48 consecutive nights Day of week Saturday (6-hour schedule) Residency run 17 August – 3 October 1960 Club owner Bruno Koschmider Lineup John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best, Stuart Sutcliffe On Saturday 27 August 1960, The Beatles performed their 11th consecutive night at the Indra... Read more...