On This Day in Beatles History

John Lennon Meets Julian Lennon for the First Time – April 1963
John Lennon Meets Julian Lennon for the First Time – April 1963
John Lennon finally met his newborn son Julian on 11 April 1963 at Sefton General Hospital in Liverpool. Read more...
The Beatles Fly to Hamburg 1962 – Star-Club Residency Begins
The Beatles travelled to Hamburg on 11 April 1962 ahead of their Star-Club residency, just one day after Stuart Sutcliffe’s death. Read more...
The Beatles Live Hamburg 1961 – Top Ten Club Residency (April 11)
The Beatles’ 11th night at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg formed part of their legendary 92-night residency in 1961. Read more...
From Me To You – Beatles UK Single Release (1963) Chart History
From Me To You – Beatles UK Single Release (1963) Chart History
From Me To You became The Beatles’ first definitive UK number one, topping the charts for seven weeks in 1963. Read more...
Ringo Starr All-Starr Band Amagasaki 2019 Setlist & Tour History
Ringo Starr All-Starr Band Amagasaki 2019 Setlist & Tour History
Full archive of Ringo Starr’s 2019 Amagasaki concert, including setlist, lineup, and All-Starr Band tour context. Read more...
The Beatles First Contract (1961) Goes to Auction – Hamburg Era Document
The Beatles First Contract (1961) Goes to Auction – Hamburg Era Document
A historic 1961 Beatles Hamburg contract was announced for auction, documenting their early recording deal with Bert Kaempfert. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at Manchester MEN Arena – 10 April 2003
Paul McCartney Live at Manchester MEN Arena – 10 April 2003
Paul McCartney performed at Manchester Evening News Arena on 10 April 2003 as part of his Back In The World Tour. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at United Center Chicago – 10 April 2002
Paul McCartney Live at United Center Chicago – 10 April 2002
Paul McCartney performed at the United Center in Chicago on 10 April 2002 as part of his Driving World Tour. Read more...
J Edgar Hoover Orders FBI Surveillance of John Lennon – 10 April 1972
The FBI intensified surveillance of John Lennon on 10 April 1972 following directives issued by J. Edgar Hoover. Read more...
George Harrison BBC Fact Or Fantasy Interview – 10 April 1970
George Harrison gave a BBC interview on 10 April 1970 at Apple Corps, focusing on spirituality and Krishna consciousness. Read more...
Paul McCartney Records with The Beach Boys – Vegetables Session 10 April 1967
Paul McCartney Records with The Beach Boys – Vegetables Session 10 April 1967
Paul McCartney appeared in the studio with The Beach Boys on 10 April 1967, contributing to the recording of Vegetables. Read more...
The Beatles Top Of The Pops Riverside Studios – 10 April 1965
The Beatles recorded a Top Of The Pops performance at Riverside Studios on 10 April 1965, part of a now largely lost BBC broadcast. Read more...