3 November in Beatles History – Complete On This Day Timeline
3 November | Beatles and solo history | By Beatles Fabdom
What happened on 3 November in Beatles history? This date connects the group’s Hamburg and Liverpool performances with the recording of “Michelle”, the final filming for Magical Mystery Tour, solo recording sessions, international album releases and concerts by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
Explore the 17 published stories below in chronological order, from the Kaiserkeller in 1960 to McCartney’s second Atlanta night in 2025. Each entry links to the full article, with its detailed session or release history, or its concert setlist and tour itinerary.
| Period | Stories on this date |
|---|---|
| 1960–1963 | Kaiserkeller, the Cavern Club, the Star-Club and Leeds Odeon |
| 1965–1970 | Michelle, Magical Mystery Tour filming and McCartney’s New York sessions |
| 1986–1998 | Menlove Ave., Cloud Nine, two 1989 concerts, Anthology and Wonsaponatime |
| 2002–2025 | McCartney in Mexico City, Seattle and Atlanta; Ringo in Irving |
1960: The Beatles at the Kaiserkeller, Hamburg
The five-piece Beatles continued their first Hamburg visit at the Kaiserkeller on 3 November 1960. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best were still performing in the line-up that preceded Ringo’s arrival. The full account explores their residency, the Hamburg connections and the venue site.
Read: The Beatles live at the Kaiserkeller, 3 November 1960.
1961: A lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club
The Beatles played the Cavern Club in Liverpool at lunchtime on 3 November 1961. It was their 50th lunchtime appearance at the venue. The article follows the band’s Mathew Street audience and the period immediately before Brian Epstein’s first documented visit to see them.
Read: The Beatles at the Cavern Club, lunchtime, 3 November 1961.
1962: The third night of the November Star-Club residency
Back in Hamburg, the Beatles performed at the Star-Club on 3 November 1962, the third night of their November engagement. Ringo was now the group’s drummer. The full article places the show within the 14-date residency and the group’s changing circumstances after “Love Me Do”.
Read: The Beatles at the Star-Club, 3 November 1962.
1963: Two shows at Leeds Odeon
The Beatles’ autumn British tour reached the Odeon Cinema on The Headrow in Leeds on 3 November 1963. Two performances brought their ten-song programme to the city. Explore the tour programme, running order, supporting context and the historic cinema site.
Read: The Beatles at Leeds Odeon, 3 November 1963.
1965: Recording Michelle for Rubber Soul
The Beatles recorded “Michelle” at Abbey Road on 3 November 1965. Its development brought together McCartney’s earlier musical idea, the French-language contribution and the group’s concentrated work on Rubber Soul. The article includes the lyric sheet, studio chronology and a concise account of the debated instrumental credits.
Read: Recording Michelle, 3 November 1965.
1967: Completing Magical Mystery Tour filming
Filming at Ringo’s Sunny Heights home on 3 November 1967 supplied additional material for Magical Mystery Tour, including white-cello, football and projection scenes connected with “Blue Jay Way”. The full story separates this filming work from the song’s recording history.
Read: Magical Mystery Tour filming, 3 November 1967.
1970: Oh Woman, Oh Why and Monkberry Moon Delight
McCartney’s New York sessions continued on 3 November 1970 with the successful backing recording for “Oh Woman, Oh Why” and initial work on “Monkberry Moon Delight”. This is a separate session from the previous day’s rehearsals and mixing work.
Read: Recording Oh Woman, Oh Why and Monkberry Moon Delight.
1986: Menlove Ave. reaches the UK
The Menlove Ave. UK-release entry explores Lennon’s archival recordings, the album’s original track sequence and Andy Warhol’s cover portrait. The dated Beatles chronology uses 3 November; the official Lennon catalogue gives 5 November. The full article explains that date discrepancy and links to the earlier American release.
Read: Menlove Ave., UK release dated 3 November 1986.
1987: Cloud Nine is released in America
George Harrison’s Cloud Nine reached the United States on 3 November 1987, one day after its British release. The American entry covers the collaboration with Jeff Lynne, original eleven tracks, singles and US chart response, with a contextual link to the separate UK-release article.
Read: Cloud Nine, US release, 3 November 1987.
1989: Paul McCartney’s second Madrid concert
McCartney returned to the Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid on 3 November 1989. The second night’s programme included the Spanish snippets “Tres Conejos” and “Y Viva España”. Explore the complete setlist, touring band, World Tour dates and the original arena site.
Read: Paul McCartney in Madrid, 3 November 1989.
1989: Ringo’s first All-Starr Band in Fukuoka Prefecture
Ringo’s first All-Starr Band played Kyūshū Kousei Nenkin Kaikan on the same date. Although the concert is commonly listed under Fukuoka, the hall was in Kitakyushu, within Fukuoka Prefecture. The article includes the 27-song setlist, nine-member line-up and all 37 tour dates.
Read: Ringo Starr in Kitakyushu, 3 November 1989.
1998: John Lennon Anthology is released in the US
The four-CD John Lennon Anthology arrived in America on 3 November 1998, following the British release the previous day. Its chapters, Ascot, New York City, The Lost Weekend and Dakota, collected alternate performances, demos, live recordings and spoken material.
Read: John Lennon Anthology, US release, 3 November 1998.
1998: Wonsaponatime’s American release
Wonsaponatime appeared in America alongside the larger box. The 21-track highlights disc selected material from the same archive, with several shorter edits. Its separate release article includes the original American CD sequence and links to both the UK release and US Anthology.
Read: Wonsaponatime, US release, 3 November 1998.
2002: McCartney in Mexico City
The second of three Mexico City concerts took place at the Palacio de los Deportes on 3 November 2002. “Michelle” and “She’s Leaving Home” from this evening appeared on Back In The World, released in March 2003. The article includes the complete setlist and 58-date Driving World Tour itinerary.
Read: Paul McCartney in Mexico City, 3 November 2002.
2005: McCartney at Seattle’s KeyArena
The US Tour reached Seattle on 3 November 2005. Songs from Chaos And Creation In The Backyard joined Beatles, Wings and earlier solo material. The article supplies the full setlist and all 37 tour dates, and distinguishes the historic KeyArena from today’s redeveloped Climate Pledge Arena.
Read: Paul McCartney in Seattle, 3 November 2005.
2017: Ringo at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Ringo and his All-Starr Band performed at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on 3 November 2017. The seven-piece line-up included Warren Ham, with songs led by Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Steve Lukather and Richard Page. Explore the complete setlist and 21-date autumn itinerary.
Read: Ringo Starr in Irving, 3 November 2017.
2025: McCartney’s second Atlanta Got Back night
McCartney completed two nights at State Farm Arena on 3 November 2025. The 35-song concert matched the previous evening’s main sequence, while the 12-entry soundcheck included “Twenty Flight Rock”, “Temporary Secretary” and “San Francisco Bay Blues”. Both lists appear separately alongside the full Got Back itinerary.
Read: Paul McCartney in Atlanta, 3 November 2025.
Explore the four Beatles’ careers
Follow the stories through our guides to John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. For merchandise connected with songs featured in these stories, explore the Now & Then T-shirt and Ringo Starr Peace Red Circle T-shirt.
Frequently asked questions
What Beatles song was recorded on 3 November 1965?
The Beatles recorded Michelle during the Rubber Soul sessions at Abbey Road.
What was filmed on 3 November 1967?
Additional Magical Mystery Tour material was filmed at Ringo’s Sunny Heights home, including scenes associated with Blue Jay Way.
Which Lennon releases appeared in America on 3 November 1998?
John Lennon Anthology and its single-disc companion Wonsaponatime were both released in the United States that day, following their UK releases on 2 November.
Was Ringo’s 1989 concert in Fukuoka city?
The concert was at Kyūshū Kousei Nenkin Kaikan in Kitakyushu, a different city within Fukuoka Prefecture.
Which Mexico City recordings appeared on Back In The World?
Michelle and She’s Leaving Home from McCartney’s 3 November 2002 concert appeared on the live album released in March 2003.