16 July in Beatles History

From the earliest Silver Beetles gigs in 1960 to Paul McCartney's stadium tours and Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band concerts — 16 July is one of the richest dates in Beatles history. This is the complete On This Day timeline for 16 July.

1960

• The Silver Beetles live: Grosvenor Ballroom, Wallasey – 16 July 1960

1961

• The Beatles live: Blair Hall, Liverpool – 16 July 1961

1962

• The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime) – 16 July 1962
• The Beatles live: Plaza Ballroom, St Helens – 16 July 1962

1963

• Radio: three episodes of Pop Go The Beatles – 16 July 1963

1968

• Recording: Cry Baby Cry – 16 July 1968

1969

• Recording: Here Comes The Sun, Something – 16 July 1969

1971

• Book signing: Grapefruit by Yoko Ono – 16 July 1971
• Filming: Imagine by John Lennon and Yoko Ono – 16 July 1971
• UK single release: God Save Us by Elastic Oz Band – 16 July 1971

1972

• Wings live: Olympia Theatre, Paris – 16 July 1972

1974

• Recording: Walking In The Park With Eloise – 16 July 1974
• Recording: Going Down On Love, Whatever Gets You Thru The Night – 16 July 1974

2006

• Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville – 16 July 2006

2011

• Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt – 16 July 2011
• Paul McCartney live: Yankee Stadium, New York City – 16 July 2011

2013

• Paul McCartney live: Miller Park, Milwaukee – 16 July 2013

2014

• Ron Howard to direct documentary about Beatles’ touring years – 16 July 2014
• Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville – 16 July 2014
• Paul McCartney live: Sprint Center, Kansas City – 16 July 2014