5 November in Beatles History – Complete On This Day Timeline
Explore 5 November through The Beatles’ Hamburg years, British theatre tours, recording sessions, album releases and later solo performances. This timeline connects 22 published articles, from the Kaiserkeller in 1960 to Paul McCartney’s Costa Rica concert in 2024.
Follow an event title for the full history, relevant photographs or artwork, recording details, tracklists, concert setlists and tour itineraries.
The Beatles on 5 November
1960: Kaiserkeller, Hamburg
The Beatles live at the Kaiserkeller. The five-piece group continued its first Hamburg residency, sharing the club with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Explore the early line-up and the residency calendar.
1962: Star-Club, Hamburg
The Beatles live at the Star-Club. Two years after the Kaiserkeller engagement, the group was back in Hamburg with Ringo Starr on drums. The article places the night within the November Star-Club residency.
1963: Adelphi Cinema, Slough
The Beatles live at the Adelphi Cinema. The autumn British tour brought the group to Slough, immediately after its Royal Variety Performance appearance. Read the concert programme and the background to the filmed interview.
1964: Odeon Cinema, Nottingham
The Beatles live at Nottingham’s Odeon Cinema. The group performed on its autumn UK tour. The full article includes the setlist, tour itinerary and location of the Angel Row cinema.
1966: Brian Epstein’s Aberfan benefit response reported
The Reading Evening Post reports Epstein’s response to the Aberfan benefit request. Epstein declined a Beatles television appearance without consulting the group, while offering £200 each from himself and the four Beatles, subject to confirmation. Read the contemporary clipping and the distinction between the proposed appearance and financial support.
Photographs, sessions and an interview
1969: John and Yoko at Tittenhurst Park
John Lennon and Yoko Ono are photographed at Tittenhurst Park. The photographs show the couple at their Berkshire home, including the damaged Austin Maxi. Explore the connection with the film made for Something.
1970: Monkberry Moon Delight and Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
Paul McCartney’s Ram recording sessions. Work in New York included Monkberry Moon Delight and initial attempts at Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey, with further work on the latter following the next day.
1970: Greenfield Morning and Paper Shoes
Editing and mixing Yoko Ono’s recordings. Explore the studio work associated with Greenfield Morning and Paper Shoes for Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band, including the recordings and sound elements behind the finished tracks.
1971: New York Daily News interview
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Daily News interview. The couple spoke to the newspaper during their early New York period. The interview preceded the later portrait session and publication of the feature.
1972: Mixing Approximately Infinite Universe
Yoko Ono mixes Catman, I Want My Love to Rest Tonight and What a Bastard the World Is. Ono and John Lennon worked at the Record Plant before further mixing and string additions later in November. Explore the three songs’ recording and mixing chronology.
1974: Recording Letting Go
Wings record Letting Go. The band worked on the song at Abbey Road before the later New Orleans sessions. Read about the instrumental roles, takes and development of the Venus and Mars recording.
Wings, George Harrison and McCartney’s world tour
1975: Apollo Stadium, Adelaide
Wings live at Apollo Stadium. The Australian leg of Wings Over the World continued in Adelaide. The article includes the concert setlist, full tour itinerary and the historic Richmond venue location.
1982: Gone Troppo released in the UK
George Harrison’s Gone Troppo UK release. Explore the album’s ten tracks, recording background and place in Harrison’s solo career. This entry covers the British release rather than the later American date.
1989: Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon
Paul McCartney live in Lyon. The Paul McCartney World Tour reached Halle Tony Garnier. Find the complete concert setlist, musicians, venue map and itinerary for the 1989–1990 tour.
1990: Tripping the Live Fantastic released in the UK
Tripping the Live Fantastic UK album release. The live collection documented the preceding world tour. The article presents the original 37-track CD sequence and distinguishes the full album from the Highlights edition.
Twenty-first-century concerts and events
2002: Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City
McCartney’s final Mexico City show of 2002. The third concert of the Mexican engagement was the 53rd of 58 Driving World Tour dates. Explore its setlist and links to the 2 and 3 November performances.
2008: Kansas City footage auction result reported
Rare Beatles Kansas City film sells for £4,100. Reports on 5 November covered the previous day’s sale of Drew Dimmel’s rediscovered silent colour film from the 17 September 1964 concert.
2011: John Lennon’s tooth auction
John Lennon’s tooth sells for £19,500. Canadian dentist Michael Zuk purchased the molar at Omega Auctions. Read the Jarlett family provenance and the distinction between the hammer price and the £23,010 total.
2012: McCartney’s Obama support video
McCartney and his band support Obama’s re-election. The official video was published on the eve of the US presidential election. Watch the original clip and read about the band and McCartney’s 2010 White House visit.
2016: Jamsil Arena, Seoul
Ringo Starr’s first South Korean concert. Starr and his seven-piece All-Starr Band performed at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium. The article includes the setlist, all 42 tour dates and the verified indoor-arena location.
2018: RyĹŤgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo
McCartney’s Freshen Up show at Tokyo’s sumo hall. The ninth tour date featured a 31-song main concert. Read the separate soundcheck, Hot City Horns details and full 39-date itinerary.
2024: Estadio Nacional, San José
McCartney returns to Costa Rica on Got Back. The 47th show of the tour included Now and Then and a virtual Lennon duet. Explore the 15-part soundcheck, 37-song concert and complete 80-date itinerary.
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