Beatles song of the day
Pepperland
Part of the score written by George Martin for the Yellow Submarine animated film, Pepperland was recorded by the George Martin Orchestra in October 1968. Read more ?
Tell me what you see
The Beatles - Ticket To Ride
Twelve key dates in Beatles history
- 6 July 1957: John Lennon meets Paul McCartney
- 17 August 1960: The Beatles arrive in Hamburg
- 9 February 1961: The Beatles' first Cavern Club show
- 9 November 1961: Brian Epstein meets The Beatles
- 1 January 1962: The Beatles' Decca audition
- 6 June 1962: The first Abbey Road session
- 11 February 1963: Recording the Please Please Me LP
- 7 February 1964: The Beatles' US invasion begins
- 29 August 1966: Live in Candlestick Park, San Francisco - The Beatles' final concert
- 25 June 1967: The Beatles on Our World - All You Need Is Love
- 30 January 1969: The Beatles' rooftop show
- 10 April 1970: Paul McCartney announces the split
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Ringo Starr was born Richard Starkey on 7 July 1940 in Liverpool, England.
On this day in Beatles history
- Tuesday 7 July 2015
- Monday 7 July 2014
- Sunday 7 July 2013
- Wednesday 7 July 2010
- Wednesday 7 July 2010
- Monday 7 July 1969
- Monday 7 July 1969
- Friday 7 July 1967
- Thursday 7 July 1966
- Tuesday 7 July 1964
- Sunday 7 July 1963
- Saturday 7 July 1962
- Thursday 7 July 1960
- Sunday 7 July 1940
Featured article
Raymond Jones interview
The man who famously bought My Bonnie from Brian Epstein speaks of his time in Liverpool, his memories of The Beatles and their manager, and his reluctance to come forward and set the record straight. Read more ?
Beatles album of the month
Please Please Me
The Beatles' first UK album was released on 22 March 1963, following the success of the singles Please Please Me and Love Me Do. Read more ?
I want to tell you…
"I am a violent man who has learned not to be violent and regrets his violence." - John Lennon
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In the spotlight
Bob Wooler
Born Frederick James Wooler in 1926, Bob Wooler was the DJ at Liverpool's Cavern Club, and was the man who introduced The Beatles to their manager Brian Epstein. Read more ?