On This Day in Beatles History

The Beatles Live at Top Ten Club Hamburg 1961 – Historic Residency Performance
The Beatles’ 18 April 1961 performance at the Top Ten Club formed part of their longest Hamburg residency, totaling 503 hours of live shows. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Royal Albert Hall 1963 – First Performance & BBC Broadcast
The Beatles Live at Royal Albert Hall 1963 – First Performance & BBC Broadcast
The Beatles made their Royal Albert Hall debut on 18 April 1963, performing live for the BBC and marking the night Paul McCartney met Jane Asher. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at KeyArena Seattle 2016 – One On One Tour Performance
Paul McCartney Live at KeyArena Seattle 2016 – One On One Tour Performance
Paul McCartney’s 2016 Seattle show at KeyArena featured a full One On One Tour setlist and a guest appearance by Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at Estadio Defensores del Chaco 2012 – Asunción On The Run Tour Performance
Paul McCartney Live at Estadio Defensores del Chaco 2012 – Asunción On The Run Tour Performance
Paul McCartney played Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción on 17 April 2012 during the On The Run Tour, performing a career-spanning setlist. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at Coachella Festival 2009 – Empire Polo Club Indio Performance
Paul McCartney Live at Coachella Festival 2009 – Empire Polo Club Indio Performance
Paul McCartney performed at Coachella 2009 on 17 April at Empire Polo Club, Indio, headlining a major festival lineup including The Killers and The Cure. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford – 17 April 2002
Paul McCartney Live at Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford – 17 April 2002
Paul McCartney’s 2002 East Rutherford show featured a full Driving World Tour setlist and a live recording of ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ released on official albums. Read more...
Paul McCartney Anaheim Stadium 1993 – New World Tour Live Performance
Paul McCartney Anaheim Stadium 1993 – New World Tour Live Performance
Paul McCartney’s Anaheim Stadium concert on 17 April 1993 was a standout New World Tour performance featuring explosive live moments. Read more...
God Save Us Recording 17 April 1971 – John Lennon Elastic Oz Band Session
John Lennon recorded God Save Us on 17 April 1971 in support of the Oz magazine trial, later issued by the Elastic Oz Band. Read more...
McCartney Album Release 17 April 1970 – Paul McCartney Solo Debut UK
McCartney Album Release 17 April 1970 – Paul McCartney Solo Debut UK
McCartney’s debut solo album was released in the UK on 17 April 1970 during the final days of The Beatles. Read more...
Sgt Pepper Mixing Session 17 April 1967 – Beatles Complete Four Stereo Mixes
The Beatles mixed four Sgt Pepper songs on 17 April 1967, finalising key tracks during crucial Abbey Road sessions. Read more...
Recording Doctor Robert – The Beatles Revolver Session 17 April 1966 Abbey Road
Recording Doctor Robert – The Beatles Revolver Session 17 April 1966 Abbey Road
The Beatles recorded Doctor Robert on 17 April 1966 at Abbey Road, laying down the full backing track during the Revolver sessions. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Majestic Ballroom Luton – 17 April 1963 Concert Setlist
The Beatles Live at Majestic Ballroom Luton – 17 April 1963 Concert Setlist
The Beatles’ first Luton performance took place at the Majestic Ballroom on 17 April 1963, with a setlist preserved by Paul McCartney. Read more...