On This Day in Beatles History

Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr meet in London – 12 July 1973
Thursday 12 July 1973 | Apple Corps HQ, London, England Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr met at Apple's headquarters in London on 12 July 1973 to discuss the future of The Beatles' partnership. The meeting extended into the following day and had a direct creative consequence: it inspired McCartney to write the opening lines of 'Band On The Run'. The Meeting The discussions were also attended by McCartney's brother-in-law John Eastman, and Harrison and Starr's respective advisors, David Braun and Hilary Gerrard. John Lennon was unable to leave... Read more...
Wings live: Théâtre de la Mer, Juan-les-Pins – 12 July 1972
Wings live: Théâtre de la Mer, Juan-les-Pins – 12 July 1972
Wednesday 12 July 1972 | Théâtre de la Mer, Juan-les-Pins, France Wings performed at the Théâtre de la Mer in Juan-les-Pins, France, on 12 July 1972. It was the second... Read more...
Recording: Erection by John Lennon and Yoko Ono – 12 July 1971
Monday 12 July 1971 | Studio A, Record Plant, New York City, USA On 12 July 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded an experimental session at Studio A of the Record Plant in New York City with Fluxus artist Joe Jones. The recordings were used in the soundtrack of their 1971 film Erection. Joe Jones and the Tone Deaf Music Company Yoko Ono had known Joe Jones from her years working as an artist within the Fluxus movement in the early 1960s. Fluxus was an international avant-garde movement that... Read more...
Recording, mixing: Don't Pass Me By, Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da, Revolution – 12 July 1968
Friday 12 July 1968 | Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London, EnglandProducer: George Martin | Engineer: Geoff Emerick Two recording sessions took place at Abbey Road's Studio Two on 12 July 1968, spanning from 3pm to 4am the following morning. The day's work covered three songs destined for The Beatles (the White Album): 'Don't Pass Me By', 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da', and 'Revolution'. Session One: Don't Pass Me By (3pm–11pm) Ringo Starr's first published composition, 'Don't Pass Me By', was completed during the first session. The song had been in development... Read more...
The Beatles receive three Ivor Novello awards – 12 July 1966
Tuesday 12 July 1966 | London, England The Beatles were presented with three Ivor Novello awards on 12 July 1966, in recognition of their outstanding achievements during 1965 — one of the most celebrated years in their recording career. The Three Awards The Ivor Novello Awards are presented annually by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) and are among the most prestigious honours in British music. The Beatles' three awards recognised different aspects of their 1965 success: 'Yesterday' — Most Outstanding Song of the Year 'We Can... Read more...
The Beatles live: Hippodrome, Brighton – 12 July 1964
The Beatles live: Hippodrome, Brighton – 12 July 1964
Sunday 12 July 1964 | Hippodrome, Brighton, England The Beatles performed at the Hippodrome in Brighton on 12 July 1964. It was the first of five consecutive Sunday concerts at... Read more...
The Beatles live: Winter Gardens, Margate – 12 July 1963
The Beatles live: Winter Gardens, Margate – 12 July 1963
Friday 12 July 1963 | Winter Gardens, Margate, England The Beatles performed at the Winter Gardens in Margate on 12 July 1963. It was the fifth of six consecutive nights... Read more...
UK EP release: Twist And Shout – 12 July 1963
UK EP release: Twist And Shout – 12 July 1963
Friday 12 July 1963 | Parlophone Records, UK The Beatles' debut EP, Twist And Shout, was released in the United Kingdom on 12 July 1963. Containing four songs drawn from... Read more...
The Beatles live: Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead – 12 July 1962
Thursday 12 July 1962 | Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead, England The Beatles performed at the Majestic Ballroom in Birkenhead on 12 July 1962. It was their third of 17 appearances at the venue, making it one of the most frequently visited concert halls of their early career. The Majestic Ballroom The Majestic Ballroom was owned by Top Rank, Britain's largest entertainment organisation at the time. Top Rank operated ballrooms, cinemas, theatres and bingo halls across the country, running 28 ballrooms in total. The Beatles performed at 12 of those 28 venues,... Read more...
The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime) – 12 July 1962
Thursday 12 July 1962 | Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool, England On 12 July 1962, The Beatles gave their 114th lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club on Mathew Street in Liverpool. It was their 195th known appearance overall at the soon-to-be-famous cellar venue, including evening shows. The Cavern Club The Cavern Club at 10 Mathew Street in Liverpool city centre had opened in January 1957 as a jazz venue. By 1961 it had shifted towards rock and roll and skiffle, and The Beatles — by then managed by Brian Epstein... Read more...
Recording: In Spite Of All The Danger, That'll Be The Day – 12 July 1958
Recording: In Spite Of All The Danger, That'll Be The Day – 12 July 1958
Saturday 12 July 1958 | Phillips Sound Recording Services, 38 Kensington, Liverpool, England On 12 July 1958, The Quarrymen — featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison — made... Read more...
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at Parco della Musica, Rome – 11 July 2018
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at Parco della Musica, Rome – 11 July 2018
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at Parco della Musica, Rome – 11 July 2018 On 11 July 2018, Ringo Starr and his... Read more...