20 July in Beatles History – Complete On This Day Timeline
20 July in Beatles History
From early Cavern Club shows to Paul McCartney performing before 250,000 fans in Quebec City, 20 July is a rich date in Beatles history. This page collects every confirmed event on this date, with links to full articles for each entry.
1961
The Beatles live: St John’s Hall, Liverpool – 20 July 1961
The Beatles performed at St John’s Hall in Tuebrook, Liverpool.
1962
The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime) – 20 July 1962
The Beatles performed a lunchtime session at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
The Beatles live: Bell Hall, Warrington – 20 July 1962
The Beatles performed at the Bell Hall in Warrington, Lancashire.
1963
The Beatles live: Ritz Ballroom, Rhyl – 20 July 1963
The Beatles performed at the Ritz Ballroom in Rhyl, North Wales.
1964
US album release: Something New – 20 July 1964
Capitol Records released Something New in the USA — the fourth Beatles album issued by Capitol, featuring tracks from A Hard Day’s Night.
US single releases: And I Love Her / I’ll Cry Instead – 20 July 1964
Capitol released two singles on the same day: And I Love Her b/w If I Fell, and I’ll Cry Instead b/w I’m Happy Just To Dance With You.
1967
George Harrison and Ringo Starr travel to Greece – 20 July 1967
George Harrison and Ringo Starr flew to Athens as part of The Beatles’ plan to purchase a Greek island.
The Chris Barber Band records Catcall – 20 July 1967
The Chris Barber Band recorded Catcall, a Paul McCartney composition originally written in 1961.
1968
Jane Asher announces her split from Paul McCartney – 20 July 1968
Jane Asher announced on BBC television that her five-year engagement to Paul McCartney was over.
1969
The Beatles attend Let It Be screening – 20 July 1969
The Beatles attended a private screening of the Let It Be film at Twickenham Film Studios.
1971
Filming: Imagine by John Lennon and Yoko Ono – 20 July 1971
John Lennon and Yoko Ono filmed promotional footage for the Imagine album at Tittenhurst Park, Ascot.
1974
Recording: Steel And Glass, Old Dirt Road by John Lennon – 20 July 1974
John Lennon recorded backing tracks for Steel And Glass and Old Dirt Road at Record Plant, New York City, for Walls And Bridges.
1980
John Lennon writes Cleanup Time – 20 July 1980
John Lennon wrote Cleanup Time in Bermuda, inspired by a call with producer Jack Douglas. The song appeared on Double Fantasy.
1987
Recording: Choba B CCCP by Paul McCartney – 20 July 1987
Paul McCartney recorded his rock ‘n’ roll covers album Choba B CCCP at Hog Hill Mill, Sussex, taping 12 songs in a single day.
1990
Paul McCartney live: Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland – 20 July 1990
Paul McCartney performed at Cleveland Stadium — the 98th date of his 1989–90 World Tour across 14 countries.
1992
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Belga Beach Festival, De la Panne – 20 July 1992
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Belga Beach Festival in De la Panne, Belgium — the 35th show of their 62-date 1992 tour.
2006
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Radio City Music Hall, New York City – 20 July 2006
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band played the final show of their 25-date 2006 North American tour at Radio City Music Hall.
2008
Paul McCartney live: Plains of Abraham, Quebec City – 20 July 2008
Paul McCartney performed at the Plains of Abraham before over 250,000 fans, celebrating Quebec City’s 400th anniversary.
2010
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Nautica Pavilion, Cleveland – 20 July 2010
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Nautica Pavilion in Cleveland — the 19th show of their 31-date 2010 North American tour.
2016
The Beatles Live At The Hollywood Bowl to be released in September – 20 July 2016
The Beatles announced Live At The Hollywood Bowl — remixed recordings from their 1964 and 1965 Hollywood Bowl concerts, produced by Giles Martin, to coincide with Ron Howard’s documentary The Beatles: Eight Days A Week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on 20 July in Beatles history?
20 July features events from 1961 to 2016, including Cavern Club shows, Capitol Records releasing Something New in 1964, Jane Asher announcing her split from Paul McCartney in 1968, John Lennon writing Cleanup Time in 1980, Paul McCartney performing before 250,000 fans in Quebec City in 2008, and The Beatles announcing Live At The Hollywood Bowl in 2016.
What Beatles albums were released on 20 July?
Capitol Records released Something New in the USA on 20 July 1964, featuring tracks from A Hard Day’s Night.
When did Jane Asher announce her split from Paul McCartney?
Jane Asher announced the end of her engagement to Paul McCartney on 20 July 1968 on BBC television.
How many people saw Paul McCartney in Quebec City in 2008?
Over 250,000 fans attended Paul McCartney’s concert at the Plains of Abraham on 20 July 2008, celebrating Quebec City’s 400th anniversary.
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