On This Day in Beatles History

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...
The Beatles Release The Ballad of John and Yoko – 30 May 1969
On 30 May 1969, The Beatles released The Ballad of John and Yoko — a non-album single recorded by just Lennon and McCartney that was banned by over 100 US radio stations yet reached #1 in the UK. Read more...
Ringo Starr Announces Long Long Road – New Album 2026 Release, Tracklist & Single
Ringo Starr Announces Long Long Road – New Album 2026 Release, Tracklist & Single
Ringo Starr’s Long Long Road arrives 24 April 2026, a country- and Americana-influenced album co-produced with T Bone Burnett and featuring major guest artists. Read more...
Paul McCartney Announces The Boys Of Dungeon Lane – New Album 2026 Release & Tracklist
Paul McCartney unveils his new album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, a deeply personal 2026 release inspired by memories of Liverpool and early songwriting. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles – 27 March 2026 Setlist & Pop-Up Store
Paul McCartney Live at Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles – 27 March 2026 Setlist & Pop-Up Store
Paul McCartney’s Fonda Theatre show on 27 March 2026 featured a special album launch week performance, celebrity guests, and a unique pop-up merchandise bus. Read more...