On This Day in Beatles History

Paul McCartney Filmed Unused Scene for A Hard Day’s Night – 20 April 1964
Paul McCartney filmed a now-lost solo scene for A Hard Day’s Night on 20 April 1964, featuring Isla Blair at a London rehearsal studio. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Mersey View Pleasure Grounds Frodsham – 20 April 1963
On 20 April 1963, The Beatles played a rare early concert in Frodsham at the Mersey View Pleasure Grounds ballroom. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Top Ten Club Hamburg – 20 April 1961 Performance
The Beatles continued their Hamburg Top Ten Club residency on 20 April 1961, part of a gruelling schedule that built their early reputation. Read more...
The Beatles 1967–1970 Blue Album UK Release 1973
The Beatles 1967–1970 Blue Album UK Release 1973
The Beatles’ Blue Album (1967–1970) was released on 19 April 1973, showcasing their final and most innovative recordings. Read more...
The Beatles 1962–1966 Red Album UK Release 1973
The Beatles 1962–1966 Red Album UK Release 1973
The Beatles’ Red Album (1962–1966) was released in the UK on 19 April 1973, alongside the Blue Album retrospective. Read more...
John Lennon Travel 1971 – Mérignac to Palma de Mallorca Journey
John Lennon and Yoko Ono flew to Palma de Mallorca on 19 April 1971 as part of efforts to locate Ono’s daughter Kyoko. Read more...
Beatles Mixing Session 19 April 1967 – Good Morning Good Morning & Only A Northern Song
The Beatles refined Sgt Pepper with new mono mixes on 19 April 1967, while also preparing Only A Northern Song for future release. Read more...
Apple Corps Talent Search 1968 – Beatles Advert for New Artists
Apple Corps Talent Search 1968 – Beatles Advert for New Artists
Apple Corps launched a 1968 talent search inviting demo tapes to 94 Baker Street, generating hundreds of submissions but no signings. Read more...
The Beatles & Co Formation 1967 – Beatles Business and Apple Corps Origins
The Beatles created The Beatles & Co. on 19 April 1967 to control their finances, a move that led to the formation of Apple Corps. Read more...
The Beatles Record Doctor Robert 1966 – Abbey Road Revolver Session
The Beatles Record Doctor Robert 1966 – Abbey Road Revolver Session
The Beatles finished recording ‘Doctor Robert’ on 19 April 1966 at Abbey Road, completing vocals and mixes for the Revolver album. Read more...
The Beatles Ticket To Ride US Single Release 1965 – Capitol 5407
The Beatles Ticket To Ride US Single Release 1965 – Capitol 5407
The Beatles issued ‘Ticket To Ride’ in the US on 19 April 1965, their ninth Capitol single and a number one hit from the Help! sessions. Read more...
The Beatles Recording Around The Beatles 1964 – IBC Studios Session Details
The Beatles recorded songs for Around The Beatles on 19 April 1964 at IBC Studios, creating unique versions later featured on Anthology 1. Read more...