13 May in Beatles History – Complete On This Day Timeline

13 May in Beatles History

From Hamburg residencies and early Beatlemania to Apple Corps press launches, Wings tours, Ringo Starr All-Starr Band concerts, and Paul McCartney stadium shows — 13 May is a richly documented date in Beatles history. Browse every event below.

13 May 1961 – The Beatles at the Top Ten Club, Hamburg

Another night of The Beatles' gruelling Top Ten Club residency in Hamburg — the marathon engagement that forged their live sound, stamina, and tight-knit chemistry as a band.

The Beatles live at the Top Ten Club, Hamburg – 13 May 1961 →

13 May 1962 – The Beatles at the Star-Club, Hamburg

The Beatles performed at the Star-Club on the Reeperbahn — the peak of their Hamburg era, building on everything learned at the Indra, Kaiserkeller, and Top Ten Club.

The Beatles live at the Star-Club, Hamburg – 13 May 1962 →

13 May 1968 – Lennon & McCartney Give Interviews to US Press in New York

John Lennon and Paul McCartney conducted a series of interviews with major American media outlets at the St Regis Hotel in New York City, promoting Apple Corps and speaking candidly about India, LSD, US politics, and Beatlemania memories.

Lennon & McCartney give interviews to US press in New York – 13 May 1968 →

13 May 1969 – Get Back Photo Session at EMI House, London

The Beatles gathered at EMI House on Manchester Square for a photo session connected to the Get Back project — one of the final formal group shoots of their career.

Get Back photo session at EMI House, London – 13 May 1969 →

13 May 1972 – Wings Filming Mary Had A Little Lamb

Wings filmed the promotional video for Mary Had A Little Lamb — a deliberately playful, family-friendly clip featuring real farm animals, shot as Paul McCartney leaned into a lighter post-Beatles public image.

Wings filming Mary Had A Little Lamb – 13 May 1972 →

13 May 1973 – Wings Live at the Capitol Theatre, Cardiff

Wings performed at the Capitol Theatre in Cardiff as part of their 1973 UK Tour — one of the key dates in Paul McCartney's return to live performance following The Beatles' break-up.

Wings live at the Capitol Theatre, Cardiff – 13 May 1973 →

13 May 1974 – Geoff Britton Auditions for Wings

Drummer Geoff Britton auditioned for Wings following the departure of Denny Seiwell — he would go on to join the band and appear on the Venus and Mars album sessions.

Geoff Britton auditions for Wings – 13 May 1974 →

13 May 1977 – Wings Recording “Famous Groupies” – London Town Sessions

Wings worked on Famous Groupies during the London Town album sessions — a track that would appear on the 1978 album, recorded during the band’s ambitious yacht-based and studio sessions.

Wings recording Famous Groupies – 13 May 1977 →

13 May 1997 – Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live at Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band performed at the Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee during their 1997 North American tour — featuring Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce, Gary Brooker, Simon Kirke, and Mark Rivera.

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band live at Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee – 13 May 1997 →

13 May 1998 – Ringo Starr – VH1 Storytellers Recording at Sony Music Studios

Ringo Starr recorded his VH1 Storytellers special at Sony Music Studios in New York — an intimate performance and interview session that became one of the most candid documents of his solo career.

Ringo Starr – VH1 Storytellers at Sony Music Studios – 13 May 1998 →

13 May 2000 – Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Live in Atlantic City

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band performed in Atlantic City during their 2000 North American tour — a high-energy show drawing on decades of Beatles and solo hits.

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band live in Atlantic City – 13 May 2000 →

13 May 2002 – Paul McCartney Live in Atlanta – Driving World Tour

Paul McCartney performed in Atlanta, Georgia as part of his Driving World Tour — a career-spanning set that brought him back to North America for one of his most celebrated post-Beatles touring runs.

Paul McCartney live in Atlanta – Driving World Tour – 13 May 2002 →