On this Date in Beatles History 11-18
On this date in 1962, the Beatles performed at the Cavern Club along with the Mersey Beats.
On this date in 1963, the press reported that Brian Epstein had asked fans not to throw things to the stage during Beatles’ performances.
On this date in 1973, Ringo Starr’s single, “Photograph“, co-written by Ringo and George Harrison, hit [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-15
On this date in 1959, the Beatles were in Manchester, England in competition for an appearance on the British TV show, “Star Search“. However, they left dejected once they discovered that the last bus to Liverpool left before the finals.
On this date in 1962, the Beatles and Brian Epstein returned to Liverpool from Hamburg.
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On this Date in Beatles History 11-13
On this date in 1962, Brian Epstein signed a contract for the Beatles to perform at the Lewis’ 527 club in Liverpool for £25.
On this date in 1963, after getting wind of the Beatles postponing a concert the previous evening because Paul McCartney was ill, the press discovered that Paul had come down with the [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-11
On this date in 1963, the Beatles escaped from a crowd in Birmingham, England, disguised as policemen. Also on this date, Brian Epstein met with Ed Sullivan in New York City, to negotiate both the Beatles and Gerry & the Pacemakers appearances on Sullivan’s show. Sullivan walked away with a one year exclusive for the [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-9
On this date in 1931, Abbey Road Recording Studio opened for business.On this date in 1961, Brian Epstein and Alistair Taylor visited the Cavern Club during a lunchtime performance by the Beatles.
On this date in 1966, Brian Epstein telephoned British promoter, Arthur Howes, and informed him that the Beatles would no longer accept offers to [...]
On this date in Beatles History 11-8
On this date in 1961, Brian Epstein telephoned the Cavern Club inquiring about a ticket to visit the club to take a look at this Beatles band he had been hearing about.
On this date in 1963, the Beatles performed a concert at the Ritz in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
On this date in 1965, the Beatles recorded [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-6
On this date in 1963, the Beatles appeared on the BBC’s “Ken Dodd Show“.
On this date in 1966, fans gathered outside the Chapel Street home of Brian Epstein demanding more concerts from the Beatles. Brian wasn’t home. He was attending a Beach Boys concert.
On this date in 1968, Joe Cocker’s remake of the Lennon/McCartney tune, [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-5
On this date in 1963, the headline of London’s “Daily Mirror” newspaper read in bold type, “BEATLEMANIA“.
On this date in 1965, the Jewish Chronicle quoted Princess Margaret as saying, “I think the Beatles believe that MBE stands for Mister Brian Epstein“.
On this date in 1968, Paul McCartney went to Scotland for a vacation.
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On this Date in Beatles History 11-1
On this date in 1962, the Beatles along with new manager Brian Epstein, flew to begin their fourth tour of duty in Hamburg, Germany. This time at the Star Club.
On this date in 1963, the Rolling Stones released a single featuring the Lennon/McCartney penned tune, “I Wanna Be Your Man“, in the UK.
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On this date in Beatles History 10-30
On this date in 1961, according to Brian Epstein’s autobiography, it was on this date that two girls came into his NEMS store asking for the record, “My Bonnie“. This made the third time someone had asked for the Beatles German record in three days. This intrigued Brian – a lot!
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On this date in Beatles History 10-29
On this date in 1963, Brian Epstein accepted a proposal to produce the first Beatles film. Also on this date, the Beatles completed their very first European tour.
On this date in 1964, the Beatles performed two concerts at the ABC Theatre in Plymouth, England.
On this date in 1969, “Rat Magazine” published the “Paul is dead” [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 10-28
On this date in 1961, Brian Epstein first heard about the Beatles when a gentleman named Raymond Jones dropped by Epstein’s record store and asked about a record called “My Bonnie” by the Beatles.
On this date in 1962, the Beatles were one of the opening acts for Little Richard at the Liverpool Empire Theatre.
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