On This Day in Beatles History

The Beatles Live at Top Ten Club Hamburg – 10 April 1961
A look at The Beatles’ 1961 Hamburg performance at the Top Ten Club, part of their formative residency that defined their early career. Read more...
The Beatles Filming A Hard Day’s Night – Twickenham Studios 10 April 1964
The Beatles returned to Twickenham Studios on 10 April 1964 to film key production office scenes for A Hard Day’s Night. Read more...
The Beatles Live at Majestic Ballroom Birkenhead – 10 April 1963
The Beatles’ final performance at Birkenhead’s Majestic Ballroom on 10 April 1963 marked the end of a 17-show residency. Read more...
The Beatles Final Press Release – 10 April 1970 Apple Statement
The Beatles’ final press release on 10 April 1970 attempted to calm breakup reports, becoming the last official statement from the band. Read more...
Paul McCartney Announces Beatles Split – 10 April 1970 Press Release
Paul McCartney Announces Beatles Split – 10 April 1970 Press Release
Paul McCartney’s 10 April 1970 press release effectively confirmed The Beatles’ split, marking one of the most pivotal moments in music history. Read more...
The Beatles’ Second Album – US Release (10 April 1964)
The Beatles’ Second Album – US Release (10 April 1964)
Released on 10 April 1964, The Beatles’ Second Album became a US chart-topper, replacing Meet The Beatles! at number one during the height of Beatlemania. Read more...
Stuart Sutcliffe Death – Original Beatles Bassist Dies in Hamburg (10 April 1962)
Stuart Sutcliffe Death – Original Beatles Bassist Dies in Hamburg (10 April 1962)
Stuart Sutcliffe died on 10 April 1962 in Hamburg after suffering a brain haemorrhage, marking a tragic early loss in The Beatles’ history. Read more...
Ringo Starr Zepp Nagoya 2019 – All-Starr Band Live in Japan (9 April)
Ringo Starr Zepp Nagoya 2019 – All-Starr Band Live in Japan (9 April)
Ringo Starr performed at Zepp Nagoya on 9 April 2019 with his All-Starr Band during their Asia and North America tour, featuring Beatles classics and solo material. Read more...
The Lennon Letters Publisher Announcement – John Lennon Books 9 April 2011
The Lennon Letters was announced on 9 April 2011, revealing a major anthology of John Lennon’s handwritten correspondence edited by Hunter Davies and published by Little, Brown and Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at Manchester MEN Arena (9 April 2003) – Back In The World Tour
Paul McCartney Live at Manchester MEN Arena (9 April 2003) – Back In The World Tour
McCartney’s 2003 Manchester MEN Arena show opened a two-night run featuring Beatles, Wings, and solo classics on the Back In The World Tour. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live at Rupp Arena, Lexington (9 April 1990) – World Tour Setlist & History
Paul McCartney Live at Rupp Arena, Lexington (9 April 1990) – World Tour Setlist & History
Paul McCartney’s 1990 Lexington concert at Rupp Arena featured a career-spanning set including Beatles, Wings, and solo classics as part of the Paul McCartney World Tour. Read more...
Paul McCartney Cold Cuts Pitch 1974 | Capitol Records Meeting Los Angeles
Explore McCartney’s Cold Cuts concept and the Capitol Records meeting that shaped the unreleased compilation project. Read more...