On This Day in Beatles History

6th March 1970: Ringo Starr Completes His First Solo Album Sentimental Journey
6th March 1970: Ringo Starr Completes His First Solo Album Sentimental Journey
On 6th March 1970, Ringo Starr finished mixing his debut solo album Sentimental Journey at Abbey Road Studios. The nostalgic record of classic standards was released in the UK later... Read more...
6th March 1966: Paul McCartney and Jane Asher Leave for a Swiss Holiday – and a Revolver Song Is Born
On 6th March 1966, Paul McCartney and Jane Asher travelled to Klosters in Switzerland for a two-week skiing holiday. During the trip, McCartney began writing “For No One,” which later appeared on the Beatles’ landmark 1966 album Revolver. Read more...
6th March 1964: The Beatles Continue Filming A Hard Day’s Night on the Railway
On 6th March 1964, The Beatles continued filming A Hard Day’s Night, boarding a train at Acton Main Line to shoot railway scenes for the movie as it travelled between London and Newton Abbot. Read more...
6th March 1961: The Beatles Perform Their First Show at Liverpool Jazz Society
On 6th March 1961, The Beatles played their first Liverpool Jazz Society show at the Iron Door Club on Temple Street, appearing alongside Gerry and the Pacemakers and other key bands from Liverpool’s emerging beat scene. Read more...
Day 12: Filming Help! in the Bahamas - 6th March 1965 | Nassau Airport
Day 12: Filming Help! in the Bahamas - 6th March 1965 | Nassau Airport
On 6th March 1965, The Beatles returned to Nassau International Airport to film Help! scenes showing them descending aeroplane steps and taking photographs, marking the 12th day of their Bahamas... Read more...
The Beatles BBC Session – Here We Go Radio Show | 6th March 1963 Manchester
The Beatles BBC Session – Here We Go Radio Show | 6th March 1963 Manchester
On 6th March 1963, The Beatles recorded their final session for the BBC Light Programme’s Here We Go at the Playhouse Theatre in Manchester. Performing songs from their debut album... Read more...
6th March 1970: Ringo Starr Records Final Track for Sentimental Journey
6th March 1970: Ringo Starr Records Final Track for Sentimental Journey
On 6th March 1970, Ringo Starr recorded the final overdubs for “You Always Hurt The One You Love” at Morgan Studios in London, marking the last recording session for his... Read more...
6th March 2015: Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Perform in Bogotá
6th March 2015: Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Perform in Bogotá
On 6th March 2015, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed in Bogotá as part of their international tour, delivering a set packed with Beatles classics and hits from Santana,... Read more...
The Accidental Saxophone Solo That Made “Listen To What The Man Said” a Wings Classic
The Accidental Saxophone Solo That Made “Listen To What The Man Said” a Wings Classic
During the recording of Wings’ “Listen To What The Man Said,” saxophonist Tom Scott unknowingly recorded the warm-up take that would become the iconic solo on the finished track. Read more...
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
On 5th March 1964, The Beatles filmed the iconic train sequences for A Hard Day’s Night between London and Taunton before attending an Oxford engagement at Brasenose College. Explore the... Read more...
Day 11: Filming Help! in the Bahamas - 5th March 1965 | Searching for Ringo Nassau
On 5th March 1965, The Beatles returned to New Providence Island to film Help! scenes in Nassau, including key moments where John, Paul and George search the island shouting for Ringo Starr. Read more...
Day 10: Filming Help! in the Bahamas - 4th March 1965 | Victoria Beach Final Day
Day 10: Filming Help! in the Bahamas - 4th March 1965 | Victoria Beach Final Day
On 4th March 1965, The Beatles finished filming on Victoria Beach, Rose Island, marking the final day at this Bahamas location during the production of Help!, their second feature film. Read more...