On This Day in Beatles History

Happy Birthday Ringo Starr: Peace & Love at 86 – The World's Greatest Rock Drummer Turns Another Year Older
Happy Birthday Ringo Starr: Peace & Love at 86 – The World's Greatest Rock Drummer Turns Another Year Older
Today, 7 July 2026, Ringo Starr turns 86. Beatles Fabdom celebrates the world's greatest rock drummer with a deep dive into his Peace & Love philosophy, his extraordinary life, and... Read more...
Ringo Starr Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Liverpool on His 86th Birthday
Ringo Starr Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Liverpool on His 86th Birthday
On his 86th birthday, Ringo Starr was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Music by the University of Liverpool at a private ceremony in Los Angeles. The Beatles legend sent a... Read more...
World PremiΓ¨re of A Hard Day's Night – 6 July 1964
On 6 July 1964, The Beatles' first feature film A Hard Day's Night had its world première at the London Pavilion — with 12,000 fans filling Piccadilly Circus, Princess Margaret in attendance, and a champagne supper at the Dorchester to follow. Read more...
John Lennon Meets Paul McCartney – 6 July 1957
John Lennon Meets Paul McCartney – 6 July 1957
On 6 July 1957, John Lennon met Paul McCartney for the first time at the Woolton village fete β€” the moment that would change the history of modern music forever. Read more...
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: WinStar World Casino, Thackerville β€” 5 July 2014
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: WinStar World Casino, Thackerville β€” 5 July 2014
On Saturday 5 July 2014, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Global Event Center at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, USA. It was the 22nd... Read more...
Paul McCartney live: Times Union Center, Albany β€” 5 July 2014
Paul McCartney live: Times Union Center, Albany β€” 5 July 2014
On Saturday 5 July 2014, Paul McCartney performed at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York, USA. It was the 39th show of the Out There Tour, which ran... Read more...
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: State Theatre, New Brunswick β€” 5 July 2010
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: State Theatre, New Brunswick β€” 5 July 2010
On Monday 5 July 2010, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. It was the ninth show of the 11th... Read more...
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Beau Rivage Theatre, Biloxi β€” 5 July 2008
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Beau Rivage Theatre, Biloxi β€” 5 July 2008
On Saturday 5 July 2008, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Beau Rivage Theatre in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA. It was the 11th show by the tenth All-Starr... Read more...
Paul McCartney live: iTunes Festival, ICA London β€” 5 July 2007
On Thursday 5 July 2007, Paul McCartney performed at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London as part of the first iTunes Festival. It was the fourth show of the Secret Tour, a series of six intimate dates in promotion of his Memory Almost Full album, released on 4 June 2007. The iTunes Festival The 2007 iTunes Festival was a month-long series of concerts held at the ICA in London throughout July, featuring more than 60 acts over 31 nights. McCartney's appearance was the headline event of the festival.... Read more...
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Ravinia Festival, Highland Park β€” 5 July 1995
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Ravinia Festival, Highland Park β€” 5 July 1995
On Wednesday 5 July 1995, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Ravinia Festival, held at The Pavilion in Highland Park, Illinois, USA. It was the 15th show... Read more...
John Lennon writes Grow Old With Me β€” 5 July 1980
On Saturday 5 July 1980, John Lennon wrote 'Grow Old With Me' while holidaying in Bermuda. His handwritten lyrics bore the annotation: "Fairylands July 5, 1980 Bermuda". The song was considered for the Double Fantasy album but was not included; it was released posthumously on the 1984 collection Milk And Honey. The Robert Browning connection 'Grow Old With Me' was based on 'Rabbi Ben Ezra', a poem by the Victorian poet Robert Browning. The song's central lyric β€” "Grow old along with me / The best is yet to be"... Read more...
Recording: Rupert The Bear sessions β€” 5 July 1978
On Wednesday 5 July 1978, Wings worked on a number of songs for Paul McCartney's planned Rupert The Bear animated film at the Spirit of Ranachan Studio, Low Ranachan Farm, Campbeltown, Scotland. The session was produced by Paul McCartney and Chris Thomas, and engineered by Phil McDonald, Mark Vigars, and Tim Summerhayes. The session Nine pieces of music were recorded on 5 July 1978: 'Rupert Song' 'Parents Theme (Tippi Tippi Toes)' 'Flying Horses' 'Sea Melody' 'Storm' 'Nutwood Scene (French Waltz)' 'Whistling In The Meadow' 'The Palace Of The King Of... Read more...