On This Day in Beatles History

George Harrison and Brian Epstein Fly to Hamburg 12 April 1962 – Star-Club Residency
Harrison and Epstein’s arrival in Hamburg set the stage for The Beatles’ crucial 1962 Star-Club residency. Read more...
The Beatles Top Ten Club Hamburg 12 April 1961 – 12th Night Residency
The Beatles’ 12th night at the Top Ten Club highlights the relentless schedule that forged their live performance power during the Hamburg years. Read more...
The Beatles Cavern Club 12 April 1963 – Rhythm and Blues Marathon (Penultimate Show)
The Beatles Cavern Club 12 April 1963 – Rhythm and Blues Marathon (Penultimate Show)
The Beatles’ penultimate Cavern Club performance took place during a marathon R&B showcase, capturing the peak of their Liverpool era just before national breakthrough. Read more...
Ringo Starr Osaka 2019 – Orikkusu Gekijō All-Starr Band Full Concert Setlist
Ringo Starr Osaka 2019 – Orikkusu Gekijō All-Starr Band Full Concert Setlist
Osaka’s 2019 All-Starr Band concert featured a full setlist spanning Ringo Starr’s solo career and classic hits from the All-Starr Band lineup. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at United Center Chicago – Driving World Tour (11 April 2002)
Paul McCartney Live at United Center Chicago – Driving World Tour (11 April 2002)
Paul McCartney’s 11 April 2002 Chicago concert featured songs later released on his official live albums Back In The US and Back In The World. Read more...
ATV Offers to Buy Northern Songs Shares – Beatles Publishing Bid (11 April 1969)
On 11 April 1969, ATV made a formal £1.5m offer for Northern Songs shares, marking a key step in the loss of Beatles publishing control. Read more...
The Beatles – Get Back UK Single Release (11 April 1969)
The Beatles – Get Back UK Single Release (11 April 1969)
Released on 11 April 1969, ‘Get Back’ became a UK number one and the last Beatles mono single, featuring Billy Preston on keyboards. Read more...
Paul McCartney Jam Session with Brian Wilson & John Phillips – 11 April 1967
Paul McCartney performed with Brian Wilson and John Phillips in a late-night LA jam session before drafting Magical Mystery Tour concepts. Read more...
The Beatles Recording Love You To & Got To Get You Into My Life – Abbey Road 1966
The Beatles Recording Love You To & Got To Get You Into My Life – Abbey Road 1966
The Beatles recorded early versions of ‘Love You To’ and overdubs for ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ at Abbey Road on 11 April 1966. Read more...
The Beatles on The Eamonn Andrews Show 1965 – Live TV Appearance
The Beatles filmed a live appearance on The Eamonn Andrews Show on 11 April 1965 at Teddington Studios. Read more...
The Beatles Live at NME Poll-Winners Concert 1965 – Wembley
The Beatles topped the bill at the NME Poll-Winners’ Concert at Wembley on 11 April 1965. Read more...
The Beatles Live in Middleton 1963 – Co-operative Hall Concert
The Beatles played Co-operative Hall, Middleton on 11 April 1963 to 300 fans on the day ‘From Me To You’ was released. Read more...