10 April in Beatles History – Complete On This Day Timeline

What Happened On 10 April In Beatles History?

This page is part of a complete Beatles history archive covering every day of the year. Below is a chronological list of all known events that took place on 10 April throughout Beatles history.

10 April 1961 – The Beatles Live at the Top Ten Club, Hamburg

On Monday 10 April 1961, The Beatles performed at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, Germany — the 10th night of their longest and most formative residency. Playing up to 8 hours a night, these sessions transformed them from a local Liverpool band into a road-hardened live act.

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10 April 1962 – Stuart Sutcliffe Dies in Hamburg

On Tuesday 10 April 1962, Stuart Sutcliffe, the original Beatles bassist and gifted artist, died in Hamburg at the age of 21. He collapsed from a brain haemorrhage and died in the arms of his fiancée Astrid Kirchherr on the way to hospital.

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10 April 1964 – The Beatles’ Second Album Released in the US

On Friday 10 April 1964, Capitol Records released The Beatles’ Second Album in the United States. It immediately topped the charts, replacing Meet The Beatles! at number one — the first time an artist had replaced themselves at the top of the US album chart.

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10 April 1964 – The Beatles Filming A Hard Day’s Night at Twickenham

Also on 10 April 1964, The Beatles were at Twickenham Film Studios filming production office scenes for their debut feature film A Hard Day’s Night, directed by Richard Lester. The film would go on to redefine the music film genre.

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10 April 1965 – The Beatles Film Top Of The Pops at Riverside Studios

On Saturday 10 April 1965, The Beatles recorded a mimed performance of Ticket To Ride and Yes It Is for Top Of The Pops at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith. It was their final mimed-only appearance for the programme. The original broadcast was later wiped, but a fragment survives in a Doctor Who episode.

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10 April 1967 – Paul McCartney Records with The Beach Boys

On Monday 10 April 1967, Paul McCartney visited The Beach Boys’ recording sessions in Los Angeles and contributed to the track Vegetables by chewing celery as a percussive element — one of the most unusual documented collaborations in pop history.

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10 April 1970 – George Harrison BBC Fact Or Fantasy Interview

On Friday 10 April 1970, George Harrison was interviewed at Apple Corps headquarters for the BBC religious series Fact Or Fantasy?, discussing his Krishna consciousness beliefs. The interview was later broadcast on BBC One on 26 April 1970 as Prayer And Meditation.

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10 April 1970 – Paul McCartney Announces the Beatles Split

Also on 10 April 1970, Paul McCartney issued a self-interview press release that effectively confirmed the end of The Beatles. His answers — including “No” to whether he planned any new Beatles recordings — triggered global headlines and marked the definitive public end of the group.

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10 April 1970 – The Beatles’ Final Apple Press Release

Later on 10 April 1970, Apple press officer Derek Taylor issued what became The Beatles’ final official statement as a group — a deliberately vague response beginning “Spring is here and Leeds play Chelsea tomorrow…” It remains the last official communication from the band as a unit.

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10 April 1972 – FBI Surveillance of John Lennon Ordered

On Monday 10 April 1972, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover issued directives intensifying surveillance of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, citing concerns over Lennon’s political activism and his potential involvement in protests at the 1972 Republican National Convention.

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10 April 2002 – Paul McCartney Live at United Center, Chicago

On Wednesday 10 April 2002, Paul McCartney performed at the United Center in Chicago as part of his Driving World Tour — the fifth date of a 58-show global run. The setlist spanned his Beatles, Wings, and solo catalogue.

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10 April 2003 – Paul McCartney Live at Manchester MEN Arena

On Thursday 10 April 2003, Paul McCartney performed at the Manchester Evening News Arena as part of his Back In The World Tour — the second of two consecutive nights in Manchester, delivering a career-spanning set to a sold-out crowd.

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10 April 2011 – The Beatles’ First Contract Goes to Auction

On Sunday 10 April 2011, a rare seven-page German-language recording contract signed by Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Pete Best in Hamburg in 1961 was announced for auction in London, estimated at £40,000–£60,000. It is one of the earliest surviving legal documents from The Beatles’ professional career.

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10 April 2019 – Ringo Starr All-Starr Band Live in Amagasaki, Japan

On Wednesday 10 April 2019, Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band performed at Amashin Archaic Hall in Amagasaki, Japan, as part of their 14th All-Starr Band tour. The setlist included Beatles classics such as Yellow Submarine, With A Little Help From My Friends, and Give Peace A Chance.

Read the full story: Ringo Starr All-Starr Band Live in Amagasaki – 10 April 2019