On This Day in Beatles History

Paul McCartney live: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo (28 April 2015)
Paul McCartney live: Nippon Budokan, Tokyo (28 April 2015)
On 28 April 2015, Paul McCartney played the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo as part of the Out There Tour, delivering a reworked setlist that included the first-ever live performance of... Read more...
Paul McCartney live: Estadio de Liga, Quito (28 April 2014)
Paul McCartney live: Estadio de Liga, Quito (28 April 2014)
On 28 April 2014, Paul McCartney played Estadio de Liga in Quito, Ecuador, as part of the Out There Tour, delivering a standard setlist with a brief “All You Need... Read more...
George Martin speaks in aid of Deafness Research UK (28 April 2010)
George Martin speaks in aid of Deafness Research UK (28 April 2010)
On 28 April 2010, Sir George Martin appeared at Kings Place in London for a charity event in aid of Deafness Research UK, speaking with Andrew Marr and reflecting on... Read more...
Paul McCartney live: Kölnarena, Cologne (28 April 2003)
Paul McCartney live: Kölnarena, Cologne (28 April 2003)
On 28 April 2003, Paul McCartney played the second of two consecutive shows at Kölnarena in Cologne as part of the Back In The World Tour, performing a set spanning... Read more...
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band live: Moore Theatre, Seattle (28 April 1997)
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band live: Moore Theatre, Seattle (28 April 1997)
On 28 April 1997, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band launched their US tour at Seattle’s Moore Theatre, featuring a rotating line-up of classic rock musicians and Beatles-era material. Read more...
Laurence Juber auditions for Wings (28 April 1978)
On 28 April 1978, Laurence Juber auditioned for Wings at MPL in London, playing with Paul McCartney and band members before being invited to join the group. Read more...
John Lennon at March of Dimes walkathon, New York City (28 April 1974)
On 28 April 1974, John Lennon appeared at the March of Dimes walkathon in New York City, where he engaged with the crowd, performed informally, and supported the charity event alongside Harry Nilsson. Read more...
Press conference: John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Washington DC (28 April 1972)
On 28 April 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono held a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, as part of a campaign supporting Lennon’s residency status in the United States. Read more...
Recording: Eleanor Rigby (28 April 1966)
Recording: Eleanor Rigby (28 April 1966)
On 28 April 1966, The Beatles recorded the string octet backing for “Eleanor Rigby” at Abbey Road, with George Martin conducting and a radical close-miking technique used to create its... Read more...
Filming Help!: pub scene and Grammy presentation at Twickenham (28 April 1965)
Filming Help!: pub scene and Grammy presentation at Twickenham (28 April 1965)
On 28 April 1965, The Beatles filmed a pub scene for Help! at Twickenham Film Studios, where Ringo Starr’s trapdoor gag was completed and Peter Sellers presented the group with... Read more...
John Lennon and Brian Epstein holiday in Barcelona, Spain (28 April 1963)
John Lennon and Brian Epstein holiday in Barcelona, Spain (28 April 1963)
On 28 April 1963, John Lennon travelled to Barcelona with Brian Epstein for a 12-day holiday, coinciding with a separate break taken by the rest of The Beatles in Tenerife. Read more...
The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg (28 April 1962)
On 28 April 1962, The Beatles played the 15th night of their first residency at Hamburg’s Star-Club, a seven-week engagement that would total 48 performances and 172 hours on stage. Read more...