On This Day in Beatles History

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...
The Beatles Live Star-Club Hamburg 17 April 1962 Residency Performance
The Beatles performed their fifth night at the Star-Club in Hamburg on 17 April 1962 during a pivotal early residency. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Top Ten Club Hamburg – 17 April 1961 Residency Performance
The Beatles’ 17th night at Hamburg’s Top Ten Club on 17 April 1961 formed part of their legendary 92-night residency. Read more...
Filming A Hard Day’s Night at Les Ambassadeurs – 17 April 1964 Beatles Film Shoot
Filming A Hard Day’s Night at Les Ambassadeurs – 17 April 1964 Beatles Film Shoot
The Beatles filmed A Hard Day’s Night dance scenes at Les Ambassadeurs on 17 April 1964, alongside a rare Ed Sullivan interview segment. Read more...
John and Yoko's Amsterdam Bed-In for Peace: The Full Story
In March 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono turned their honeymoon into a week-long protest against the Vietnam War, holding court from Room 702 of the Amsterdam Hilton. It became one of the most iconic acts of peaceful protest in history. Read more...
The Ballad of John and Yoko: Why It Was Banned and How It Still Hit #1
Recorded in a single day by just Lennon and McCartney, The Ballad of John and Yoko was banned by over 100 US radio stations in 1969 — yet still became the Beatles' 17th UK number one. Read more...