On This Day in Beatles History

The Beatles live: Plaza, Old Hill — 5 July 1963
On Friday 5 July 1963, The Beatles played two shows in the West Midlands. The second of the two was at the Plaza Ballroom in Old Hill — their second appearance at the venue, following a show on 11 January 1963. The support act was Denny and the Diplomats, a local band led by Denny Laine. The Plaza Ballroom, Old Hill The Plaza Ballroom in Old Hill was one of four venues run by the Regan family — the others being the Plaza in Handsworth, the Ritz in King's Heath,... Read more...
The Beatles live: Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead — 5 July 1962
On Thursday 5 July 1962, The Beatles performed at the Majestic Ballroom in Birkenhead. It was the second of 17 concert appearances the group would make at the venue between June 1962 and April 1963. The Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead The Majestic Ballroom was one of 28 ballrooms operated by Top Rank, Britain's largest entertainment organisation at the time. Top Rank ran a nationwide circuit of ballrooms, cinemas, theatres, and bingo halls, and its ballrooms were among the most important live music venues in the country during the early 1960s. The... Read more...
The Beatles live: Plaza, Handsworth — 5 July 1963
On Friday 5 July 1963, The Beatles played two shows in the West Midlands — the first at the Plaza Ballroom in Handsworth, Birmingham, and the second at the Plaza in Old Hill. Both venues were part of a circuit run by promoter Mary 'Ma' Regan and her husband. The Plaza Ballroom, Handsworth The Plaza Ballroom stood at 189 Rookery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham. The building had previously served as the Rookery Picture House cinema before being converted into a dance hall and live music venue. In the 1980s it was... Read more...
On This Day in Beatles History: Paul McCartney Live at Roskilde Festival – 4 July 2015
On This Day in Beatles History: Paul McCartney Live at Roskilde Festival – 4 July 2015
On This Day in Beatles History: Paul McCartney Live at Roskilde Festival – 4 July 2015 On 4 July 2015, Paul McCartney performed at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark. It... Read more...
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette – 4 July 2018
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette – 4 July 2018
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette – 4 July 2018 On 4 July 2018, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band... Read more...
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach – 4 July 2012
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach – 4 July 2012
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach – 4 July 2012 On 4 July 2012, Ringo Starr and his... Read more...
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Luglio Suona Bene, Rome – 4 July 2011
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Luglio Suona Bene, Rome – 4 July 2011
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Luglio Suona Bene, Rome – 4 July 2011 On 4 July 2011, Ringo Starr and his... Read more...
On This Day in Beatles History: Allen Klein, The Beatles’ Former Manager, Dies at 77 – 4 July 2009
On This Day in Beatles History: Allen Klein, The Beatles’ Former Manager, Dies at 77 – 4 July 2009
On This Day in Beatles History: Allen Klein, The Beatles’ Former Manager, Dies at 77 – 4 July 2009 On 4 July 2009, Allen Klein — the brash, tenacious American... Read more...
On This Day in Beatles History: Paul McCartney Publishes Tribute to Michael Jackson – 4 July 2009
On This Day in Beatles History: Paul McCartney Publishes Tribute to Michael Jackson – 4 July 2009
On This Day in Beatles History: Paul McCartney Publishes Tribute to Michael Jackson – 4 July 2009 On 4 July 2009, Sir Paul McCartney published an extended written tribute to... Read more...
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Mall of America, Bloomington – 4 July 1995
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Mall of America, Bloomington – 4 July 1995
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Mall of America, Bloomington – 4 July 1995 On 4 July 1995, Ringo Starr and his... Read more...
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Mölleplatsen, Malmö – 4 July 1992
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Mölleplatsen, Malmö – 4 July 1992
On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Mölleplatsen, Malmö – 4 July 1992 On 4 July 1992, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band... Read more...
On This Day in Beatles History: Paul McCartney Live at RFK Stadium, Washington DC – 4 July 1990
On This Day in Beatles History: Paul McCartney Live at RFK Stadium, Washington DC – 4 July 1990
On This Day in Beatles History: Paul McCartney Live at RFK Stadium, Washington DC – 4 July 1990 On 4 July 1990, Paul McCartney performed at the RFK Stadium in... Read more...