On This Day in Beatles History

The Beatles Photographed by Fiona Adams in London (25 April 1963)
The Beatles Photographed by Fiona Adams in London (25 April 1963)
On 25 April 1963, photographer Fiona Adams captured the iconic ‘jumping Beatles’ image in a bomb-damaged wasteland near Euston Road, London — later used uncredited on the cover of the... Read more...
The Beatles Live at Star-Club Hamburg (25 April 1962)
On 25 April 1962, The Beatles performed their 12th night at Hamburg’s Star-Club during their first of three residencies at the venue — their third major Hamburg stint, following the Indra, Kaiserkeller, and Top Ten Club. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Top Ten Club Hamburg (25 April 1961)
On 25 April 1961, The Beatles performed their 25th night at the Top Ten Club on Hamburg’s Reeperbahn — playing up to seven hours per night in the residencies that forged them into the world’s greatest live band. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Top Ten Club Hamburg (23 April 1961)
The Beatles’ gruelling Hamburg residency continues as they play their 23rd night at the Top Ten Club, sharpening the live skills that would define their rise. Read more...
The Nerk Twins Live at Fox and Hounds, Caversham (23 April 1960)
John Lennon and Paul McCartney perform informally as The Nerk Twins at the Fox and Hounds pub in Caversham, delivering an acoustic set during an Easter 1960 visit. Read more...
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Arrested in Mallorca (23 April 1971)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono were arrested in Mallorca after attempting to take Kyoko Cox during a custody dispute, leading to a dramatic legal intervention on the island. Read more...
Paul McCartney live at Movistar Arena, Santiago (22 April 2014)
Paul McCartney live at Movistar Arena, Santiago (22 April 2014)
Paul McCartney performs at Santiago’s Movistar Arena on the opening night of his 2013–2015 Out There Tour visit to Chile. Read more...
Paul McCartney live at Estádio do Arruda, Recife (22 April 2012)
Paul McCartney live at Estádio do Arruda, Recife (22 April 2012)
Paul McCartney performs at Estádio do Arruda in Recife during the On The Run Tour, delivering a career-spanning set with a rare addition of ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ in... Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London (22 April 2003)
Paul McCartney Live at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London (22 April 2003)
Paul McCartney closes out his Earls Court run on the Back In The World Tour, delivering a career-spanning set at the iconic London venue on 22 April 2003. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at Houston Astrodome (22 April 1993)
Paul McCartney Live at Houston Astrodome (22 April 1993)
Paul McCartney performs at the Houston Astrodome on 22 April 1993 during the New World Tour, receiving a 72-second standing ovation after a solo performance of “Yesterday”. Read more...
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Join Peace Rally in New York City (22 April 1972)
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Join Peace Rally in New York City (22 April 1972)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono join a 30,000-strong peace rally in New York City, leading demonstrators in a performance of “Give Peace A Chance” during Vietnam War protests. Read more...
John Lennon Travels from London to Palma de Mallorca (22 April 1971)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono travel from London to Palma de Mallorca as part of custody-related visits following the discovery of Kyoko Cox on the island. Read more...