On This Day in Beatles History

The Beatles live: Gaumont Cinema, Worcester – 28 May 1963
The Beatles live: Gaumont Cinema, Worcester – 28 May 1963 Tuesday 28 May 1963 | Live, The BeatlesGaumont Cinema, Worcester, England On Tuesday, 28 May 1963, The Beatles performed at the Gaumont Cinema in Worcester, England. It was their first of two concerts in Worcester β€” they would return to the same venue on 4 September 1963 β€” and it took place during one of the most significant tours of their early career: the UK tour with Roy Orbison. By May 1963, The Beatles were the biggest act in Britain.... Read more...
Photography: Imagine by John Lennon – 28 May 1971
On 28 May 1971, the portrait photography for the cover of John Lennon's Imagine album was shot by Dan Richter on the south lawn of Tittenhurst Park. The same day, the backing track for 'Oh My Love' and overdubs for 'Gimme Some Truth' were recorded. Read more...
John Lennon and Yoko Ono's second bed-in for peace: Montreal – 27 May 1969
John Lennon and Yoko Ono's second bed-in for peace: Montreal – 27 May 1969
John Lennon and Yoko Ono's second bed-in for peace: Montreal – 27 May 1969 Tuesday 27 May 1969 | John Lennon, Yoko OnoQueen Elizabeth Hotel, 900 RenΓ©-LΓ©vesque Boulevard West, Montreal,... Read more...
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas – 27 May 2023
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas – 27 May 2023
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas – 27 May 2023 Saturday 27 May 2023 | Live, Ringo StarrVenetian Theatre, The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada,... Read more...
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Casino Rama, Rama – 27 May 2022
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Casino Rama, Rama – 27 May 2022
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Casino Rama, Rama – 27 May 2022 Friday 27 May 2022 | Live, Ringo StarrCasino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada Ringo Starr and his... Read more...
Paul McCartney live: PNC Arena, Raleigh – 27 May 2019
Paul McCartney live: PNC Arena, Raleigh – 27 May 2019
Paul McCartney live: PNC Arena, Raleigh – 27 May 2019 Monday 27 May 2019 | Live, Paul McCartneyPNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Paul McCartney performed at the PNC Arena... Read more...
Paul McCartney live: Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham – 27 May 2015
Paul McCartney live: Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham – 27 May 2015
Paul McCartney live: Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham – 27 May 2015 Wednesday 27 May 2015 | Live, Paul McCartneyBarclaycard Arena, King Edwards Road, Birmingham, England Paul McCartney performed at the Barclaycard... Read more...
Paul McCartney live: Foro Sol, Mexico City – 27 May 2010
Paul McCartney live: Foro Sol, Mexico City – 27 May 2010
Paul McCartney live: Foro Sol, Mexico City – 27 May 2010 Thursday 27 May 2010 | Live, Paul McCartneyForo Sol, Mexico City, Mexico Paul McCartney performed at Foro Sol in... Read more...
Paul McCartney live: RDS Arena, Dublin – 27 May 2003
Paul McCartney live: RDS Arena, Dublin – 27 May 2003
Paul McCartney live: RDS Arena, Dublin – 27 May 2003 Tuesday 27 May 2003 | Live, Paul McCartneyRDS Arena, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland Paul McCartney performed at the RDS Arena in... Read more...
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland – 27 May 2000
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland – 27 May 2000
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland – 27 May 2000 Saturday 27 May 2000 | Live, Ringo StarrTops Great American Rib Cook-Off, Burke Lakefront Airport,... Read more...
US album release: Flaming Pie by Paul McCartney – 27 May 1997
US album release: Flaming Pie by Paul McCartney – 27 May 1997
US album release: Flaming Pie by Paul McCartney – 27 May 1997 Tuesday 27 May 1997 | Paul McCartney, Release Flaming Pie, Paul McCartney's tenth solo studio album, was released... Read more...
John Lennon and Yoko Ono publish open letter in The New York Times – 27 May 1979
John Lennon and Yoko Ono publish open letter in The New York Times – 27 May 1979 Sunday 27 May 1979 | John LennonNew York City On 27 May 1979, John Lennon and Yoko Ono published an open letter in The New York Times. The piece, titled 'A Love Letter From John And Yoko To People Who Ask Us What, When, And Why', appeared on the back page of the In Review section. It was one of the few public statements Lennon made during his years of seclusion at the... Read more...