On This Day in Beatles History

The Beatles Cavern Club Lunchtime Show 26 March 1962 | 97th Performance Liverpool
On 26 March 1962, The Beatles played their 97th lunchtime show at Liverpool’s Cavern Club—part of the relentless live schedule that built their legendary status. Read more...
The Beatles Casbah Coffee Club 26 March 1961 | Final Liverpool Show Before Hamburg
On 26 March 1961, The Beatles performed their final Liverpool show at the Casbah Coffee Club before heading to Hamburg—marking a pivotal turning point in their rise to global fame. Read more...
Paul McCartney Leaves Rishikesh 1968: Beatles India Story
Paul McCartney Leaves Rishikesh 1968: Beatles India Story
On 26 March 1968 Paul McCartney left Rishikesh after a transformative meditation retreat that shaped Beatles music and history. Read more...
The Beatles Butcher Cover Photo Session – 25 March 1966
The Beatles Butcher Cover Photo Session – 25 March 1966
On 25 March 1966 The Beatles took part in the infamous ‘butcher cover’ photo session, one of the most controversial moments in their history. Read more...
John Lennon Bed-In for Peace Amsterdam 1969 Explained
John Lennon Bed-In for Peace Amsterdam 1969 Explained
On 25 March 1969 John Lennon and Yoko Ono staged their first Bed-In for Peace in Amsterdam, using global media to promote peace. Read more...
The Beatles Liverpool Photoshoot 1963 – Ringo’s First Beatle Haircut
The Beatles Liverpool Photoshoot 1963 – Ringo’s First Beatle Haircut
On 25 March 1963 The Beatles were photographed across Liverpool in a landmark shoot where Ringo Starr adopted the iconic Beatle haircut. Read more...
Paul McCartney Live Rotterdam Ahoy 2012 – On The Run Tour
On 24 March 2012 Paul McCartney performed at Rotterdam Ahoy on his On The Run Tour, delivering a career-spanning setlist with Beatles and Wings hits. Read more...
Wings Release With A Little Luck – UK Single 24 March 1978
Wings Release With A Little Luck – UK Single 24 March 1978
On 24 March 1978 Wings released ‘With A Little Luck’ in the UK, a major hit that topped the US charts and peaked at number five in Britain. Read more...
Wings Venus And Mars Launch Party – Queen Mary 1975
On 24 March 1975 Paul and Linda McCartney hosted a star-studded Venus And Mars launch party aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Read more...
Wings Mix Venus And Mars (Reprise) – 24 March 1975
Wings Mix Venus And Mars (Reprise) – 24 March 1975
On 24 March 1975 Wings completed a stereo mix of ‘Venus And Mars (Reprise)’ in Los Angeles before celebrating the album launch aboard the Queen Mary. Read more...
Paul McCartney Films James Paul McCartney TV Special – 24 March 1973
On 24 March 1973 Paul McCartney filmed key segments of the James Paul McCartney TV special at Elstree Studios, including the opening and finale. Read more...
John Lennon Meets Salvador Dalí in Paris – 24 March 1969
John Lennon Meets Salvador Dalí in Paris – 24 March 1969
On 24 March 1969 John Lennon and Yoko Ono met Salvador Dalí in Paris, as Ringo Starr hinted that The Beatles would never perform live again. Read more...