On This Day in Beatles History

Wings 1973 UK Tour poster – Paul McCartney and Wings, opening night Bristol Hippodrome, 11 May 1973
Wings Live at Hippodrome, Bristol (11 May 1973) | Opening Night of UK Tour
Wings launched their 1973 UK Tour on 11 May at the Hippodrome, Bristol, delivering a high-energy set with Paul McCartney and the band’s evolving live lineup. Read more...
John Lennon & Yoko Ono on Kup’s Show (11 May 1972, Chicago TV Interview)
On 11 May 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded an interview for Kup’s Show at WMAQ-TV in Chicago, later broadcast on 13 May 1972. Read more...
The Long And Winding Road – US Apple Records single sleeve, released 11 May 1970, The Beatles' final US number one
US Single Release: The Long And Winding Road / For You Blue – The Beatles Final No.1
“The Long And Winding Road” / “For You Blue” was released as The Beatles’ final US single on 11 May 1970, reaching No.1 and closing the band’s chart-topping era in... Read more...
George Harrison Session with Jack Bruce at Morgan Studios (11 May 1969)
On 11 May 1969, George Harrison contributed uncredited guitar work at Morgan Studios during a Jack Bruce recording session for Songs For A Tailor, later credited under a pseudonym. Read more...
John Lennon and Paul McCartney at New York press conference, 11 May 1968, promoting Apple Corps
Lennon & McCartney Promote Apple in New York (11 May 1968) | Apple Corps US Launch Visit
On 11 May 1968, Lennon and McCartney arrived in New York for a four-day promotional trip to launch Apple Corps in the United States alongside key Apple associates. Read more...
All You Need Is Love Danish single sleeve – The Beatles, 1967, recorded at Olympic Studios London
Recording & Mixing: Baby You’re A Rich Man (11 May 1967, Olympic Studios London) | Beatles Recording Sessions
Recorded and mixed on 11 May 1967 at Olympic Sound Studios, ‘Baby You’re A Rich Man’ became one of The Beatles’ fastest completed sessions and was later released as the... Read more...
Four By The Beatles – 1964 US EP release on Capitol Records, original sleeve artwork
Four By The Beatles (1964 US EP Release) | Capitol Records Beatles Discography
Capitol Records issued Four By The Beatles on 11 May 1964, compiling four previously released Beatles tracks into a US-only mono EP format. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Star-Club Hamburg (11 May 1962) | Early Hamburg Residency History
On 11 May 1962, The Beatles played the Star-Club in Hamburg during their intense early residency, a defining period in their development as a live band. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Imperial Ballroom Nelson 1963 | Rare Lancashire Concert History
The Beatles Live at Imperial Ballroom Nelson 1963 | Rare Lancashire Concert History
On 11 May 1963, The Beatles performed at the Imperial Ballroom in Nelson, Lancashire, marking their first live appearance in two weeks as Beatlemania rapidly swept across Britain. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Hamburg’s Top Ten Club in 1961 | Inside Their Legendary Residency
On 11 May 1961, The Beatles played the 41st night of their historic Top Ten Club residency in Hamburg. The brutal performance schedule, chaotic nightlife and endless hours on stage helped transform the young Liverpool band into one of the greatest live acts in music history. Read more...
The Beatles filming Help! at Cliveden House, Berkshire, May 1965 – French promotional poster
The Beatles Finish Filming Help! At Cliveden House | 11 May 1965
The Beatles wrapped filming for Help! on 11 May 1965 at Cliveden House, where Buckingham Palace scenes and a memorable relay race between the band and crew were filmed. Read more...
Beatles Sign Allen Klein Contract – 8 May 1969 | Apple Corps Business Deal Explained
On 8 May 1969, three Beatles formally signed the contract appointing Allen Klein as their business manager, a controversial decision that would reshape Apple Corps and deepen internal tensions within the band. Read more...