21 March in Beatles History – Complete On This Day Timeline
21 March in Beatles History
Every major Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr event on 21 March — from Liverpool's early venues through decades of solo careers.
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21 March 1961 – The Beatles' First Evening Show at the Cavern Club
The Beatles performed their first evening show at the Cavern Club in Liverpool — a milestone at the iconic underground venue that would become the cradle of their fame.
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21 March 1963 – The Beatles Record BBC Radio Show "On The Scene"
The Beatles recorded a session for the BBC radio show On The Scene — one of many BBC recordings that helped spread Beatlemania across the UK.
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21 March 1967 – The Beatles Record "Getting Better" and "Lovely Rita" at Abbey Road
The Beatles were deep in the Sgt. Pepper sessions at Abbey Road, recording two of the album's most beloved tracks — "Getting Better" and "Lovely Rita".
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21 March 1972 – Wings Record "Seaside Woman" as Suzy and the Red Stripes
Wings recorded "Seaside Woman" under the pseudonym Suzy and the Red Stripes — a reggae-influenced track written by Linda McCartney that would eventually be released as a single.
21 March 1975 – Wings Mix "You Gave Me The Answer" – Venus And Mars Sessions
Wings were mixing "You Gave Me The Answer" during the Venus and Mars sessions — a charming, old-fashioned number that showcased McCartney's love of classic pop.
21 March 1976 – Wings Live at Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen
Wings performed at the Falkoner Theatre in Copenhagen as part of their hugely successful Wings Over the World tour.
21 March 1977 – Wings Record "London Town" at Abbey Road Studios
Wings recorded the title track "London Town" at Abbey Road Studios — the centrepiece of what would become their 1978 album of the same name.
21 March 1995 – The Beatles Record "Now And Then" (Anthology Sessions)
The surviving Beatles — Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr — worked on "Now And Then" during the Anthology sessions, using John Lennon's original demo. The song would finally be completed and released in 2023.
21 March 1999 – Ringo Starr Live at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band performed at Harrah's Lake Tahoe as part of their 1999 US tour.
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21 March 2019 – Ringo Starr Live at Harrah's Resort Southern California
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band performed at Harrah's Resort Southern California, continuing his tradition of energetic live performances decades after The Beatles.
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