Wednesday, October 5

October 5th

On this day in 1962 the Beatles single 'Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You' was released in the UK.

Tuesday, October 4

October 4th

On this day in 1965 both John Lennon and Paul McCartney were in attendance at the recording of Alma Coogan's version of Eight Days A Week.

Monday, October 3

October 3rd

On this day in 1967 the Beatles were at Sunny Heights, in the garden of a Weybridge home belonging to Ringo Starr, filming some scenes that would be used in the Magical Mystery Tour film.

Sunday, October 2

October 2nd

On this day in 1965, Brian Epstein was in Amsterdam, Holland at the Grand Gala du Disques. The reason for his sojourn was to collect an Edison Award on behalf of the Beatles for their album Beatles For Sale.

Saturday, October 1

October 1st

On this day in 1967 the Beatles were busy filming further scenes for their Magical Mystery Tour at the West Malling Air Station, Maidstone.

Friday, September 30

September 30th

On this day in 1964 the Beatles were busy in Studio 2 at Abbey Road working on the songs Every Little Thing, What You're Doing and No Reply, which would all feature on their album Beatles For Sale.

Thursday, September 29

September 29th

On this day in 1967 both John Lennon and George Harrison appeared on the Frost Programme. The reason for them being there? To discuss, with David Frost, Transcendental Meditation! Also on the programme was a recorded interview with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Wednesday, September 28

September 28th

On this day in 1968 the Beatles were in the studio at Abbey Road working on mixing and overdubbing on the two tracks I Am The Walrus and Flying, which would later be released on the Magical Mystery Tour EP.

Tuesday, September 27

September 27th

On this day in 1963 Cilla Black released her debut song called Love Of The Loved, which was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Monday, September 26

September 26th

On this day in 1969 the Beatles released their Abbey Road album.

Sunday, September 25

September 25th

On this day in 1968 the Beatles are in the studio working their way through the song Happiness Is A Warm Gun for their self titled album (that would be better known as the White Album).

Tuesday, May 3

May 3rd

1965

The Beatles are filming more scenes for Help! at Knighton Down, Salisbury Plain.

Friday, April 29

April 29th

1965

Jimmy Nicol, the drummer who stood in for an ill Ringo Starr on some gigs in Australia, is declared bankrupt.

Thursday, April 28

April 28th

1965

The Beatles are awarded a Grammy by Pete Sellers for the film A Hard Day's Night.

Friday, April 22

Thursday, April 21

April 21st

1965

Filming for Help! continues at Twickenham, recording a 'Scotland Yard' scene.

Wednesday, April 20

April 20th

1965

Brian Epstein becomes a director of George Harrison's company, Harrisongs Limited.

Monday, April 18

April 18th

1965

The UK premier of Pop Gear, a film featuring The Animals, Billy J Kramer, Herman's Hermits, Spencer Davis Group and, of course, The Beatles.

Saturday, April 16

April 16th

1965

Both John Lennon and George Harrison are interviewed for Ready Steady Goes Live!

Friday, April 15

April 15th

1965

Ticket To Ride is premiered on the UK Television music show Top Of The Pops

Thursday, April 14

April 14th

1965

The Beatles are at Ailsa Avenue, Twickenham filming the opening sequence for the film Help!

Wednesday, April 13

April 13th

1965

Nine days after writing the song, the Beatles are in the studio recording the song Help!

Monday, April 11

April 11th

1965

The Beatles perform the NME Pollwinners' Concert at Wembley's Empire Pool.

Sunday, April 10

April 10th

1965

Plans are already afoot for the Beatles concert at Shea Stadium as Sid Bernstein visits Brian Epstein in New York to pay a $100,000 advance for the gig.

Saturday, April 9

April 9th

1965

Ticket To Ride is released in the UK, its B-Side was Yes It Is.

Friday, April 8

April 8th

1965

Paul McCartney appears at the opening of the new club Downstairs At The Pickwick.

Wednesday, April 6