1957 – The Quarry Men perform at a Garden Fete held at St. Peter’s Church, Woolton, Liverpool. After an outside performance on a makeshift stage in a field behind the church, The Quarry Men begin setting up their instruments in the church hall for an evening dance; they are scheduled to play alternating sets with the George Edwards Band. A 15-year-old friend of Ivan Vaughan, Paul McCartney, had arrived during the afternoon performance, and he had been impressed with John Lennon‘s stage presence. Paul is introduced to John by Ivan as The Quarry Men are setting up for their evening performance. John is a bit drunk. Paul, eager to impress John, picks up a guitar and plays versions of the recent hits “Twenty Flight Rock” (Eddie Cochran) and “Be-Bop-A-Lula” (Gene Vincent). John is indeed impressed, and even more so when Paul writes down the lyrics for him, which John has trouble remembering. Paul then shows John and Eric Griffiths how to tune their guitars, something they’d been paying someone else to do for them. John recognizes Paul’s talent right away wanting him to join The Quarry Men. Some sources state that the songs Paul played this day were “Long Tall Sally” and “Tutti Frutti.” The Quarrymen are recorded by Bob Molyneux using a reel-to-reel tape recorder belonging to his father at the evening dance of the Woolton Garden Fete, St. Peter’s Church, Woolton, Liverpool, England. This tape recorder is on display at the John Lennon Exhibit, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, Ohio.

1961 – John Lennon’s short story entitled, “Being a Short Diversion On The Dubious Origins Of Beatles” is published in the first issue of Bill Harry’s Liverpool music newspaper “Mersey Beat.” In the piece, written in the style that will later bring Lennon world-wide literary fame, he attributes the naming of The Beatles to a mysterious man on a flaming pie.

1962 – The Beatles perform on board MV ‘Royal Iris’ on the River Mersey. Another “Riverboat Shuffle” put on by the Cavern Club, Liverpool. Once again, they share the bill with Acker Bilk, whose single “Stranger On The Shore” remains in the Top Ten six months after its release. Sometime that evening, Bilk gives each of The Beatles (John, Paul, George, and Pete) a black bowler hat, his trademark.

1963 – The Beatles perform at (Victory) Memorial Hall, Northwich. Before their appearance, The Beatles attended the annual Northwich Carnival, causing a lot of commotion. Paul McCartney personally crowned the new carnival queen.

1964 – The Beatles attend the London premiere of their first feature film, “A Hard Day’s Night.” The movie is an instant success with fans and critics alike. The Beatles’ single “Ain’t She Sweet/Nobody’s Child” (Atco 6308) is released in the U.S. 9 weeks on Billboard chart; highest chart position: No.19.

1969 – John, Yoko, and Kyoko leave Lawson Memorial Hospital in Golspie, Scotland, having recovered sufficiently from wounds received in an auto accident to be released by their doctors. They fly back to London in a specially chartered helicopter.

1978 – Ringo Starr’s single “Heart On My Sleeve/Who Needs a Heart” (Portrait 6-70018) is released in the U.S.

1981 – John Lennon’s single “(Just Like) Starting Over/Woman” (Geffen GGEF-0408) is re-released in the U.S. Both songs previously issued as the A-side of different singles.

1987 – The Beatles single “All You Need Is Love/Baby You’re a Rich Man” (Parlophone RP-5620) is released in the U.K. as a 20th anniversary reissue. Released as a regular vinyl single and also as a picture disc, and also as a cassette single. First Beatles single released in the cassette format. A 12-inch vinyl single was also released this date.

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1963 – The Beatles perform at the Plaza Ballroom in Old Hill. This booking had been arranged long before, and Brian Epstein would have preferred to cancel it, but he would not renege upon the agreement. Appearing with The Beatles is Denny and the Diplomats, led by Denny Laine, who will go on to join the Moody Blues and, eventually, Paul McCartney‘s group Wings.

1966 – The Beatles, having completed two shows at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Manila, Luzon, the Philipppines, the day before, make their way to the airport and their plane, they are greeted by angry mobs – the Philippine government was retaliating for the apparent snub against President Marcos’ family by refusing police protection for The Beatles. At the airport, The Beatles are harassed, hit, and kicked. The Beatles escape without injury, but Brian Epstein suffers a sprained ankle, Mal Evans is kicked in the ribs, and Alf Bicknell receives serious injuries – a fractured rib and a spinal injury. Philippine officials come up with every possible excuse to delay The Beatles’ departure. Minutes after The Beatles’ plane leaves the Philippines, President Marcos issues a statement indicating that The Beatles had not intended a slight to Mrs. Marcos or to the people of the Philippines – too late to give The Beatles any relief, but quick enough to issue a disclaimer to the rest of the world.

1968 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London. More overdubs recorded for “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da,” including three saxes and one set of conga drums. This version of the song, which is not the version released on “The Beatles,” is included on “The Beatles Anthology 3″ (Disc one, Track 11).

1966 – Brian decides that the Beatles should not attend a reception organized by Imelda Marcos. 4.00pm. Concert at the Araneta Collosseum, Manila. 8.30pm. Concert at the Araneta Collosseum, Manila.

1968 – Studio 2. 7.00pm-2.15am. Recording: `Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da‘ (overdub onto take 4, tape reduction take 4 into take 5, overdub onto take 5). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Richard Lush.

1969 – Studio 2. 2.45-5.30pm. Recording: `Golden Slumbers’ (working title of `Golden Slumbers’/`Carry That Weight‘) (overdub onto take 17). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: Chris Blair. Listening, through the mixing console and the studio speakers to the Wimbledon Ladies Tennis Final, live on BBC Radio 2. Anne Jones (UK) beating Billy-Jean King (US) in 3 sets in 71 minutes.

1969 – UK single release: `Give Peace A Chance’/`Remember Love’. 1st commercial Beatle solo single.

1970 – `Live Peace In Toronto’, 26th week in the ranking (Billboard).

1985 – Ringo plays for the Beach Boys in Long Beach, during a US tour.

1963 – The Beatles record a performance for the BBC radio program “The Beat Show,” at Manchester’s Playhouse Theatre. They perform before a live audience during the taping, playing the songs “From Me to You,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Twist and Shout.” Broadcast on July 4. Fearing that The Beatles could suffer from over-exposure, Brian Epstein has begun turning down radio appearances, rejecting 6 such appearances from June to August.

1965 – The Beatles fly from Madrid to Barcelona. This is the final performance of their two-week tour.

1966 – The Beatles’ fly from Tokyo to Manila, Philippines.

1967 – John and Cynthia Lennon, George and Patti Harrison, and Paul McCartney with Jane Asher attend a private party held at the Speakeasy Club in London for the American group the Monkees. Ringo was unable to attend, as was Monkee Davy Jones. The party was hosted by Vic Lewis, agent for Brian Epstein’s NEMS Enterprises, who had contracted for the Monkees to perform at the Empire Pool, Wembley, from June 30 – July 3. Also attending the party were Dusty Springfield, Klaus Voorman, Manfred Mann, the Who, Procol Harum, Lulu, Eric Clapton, the Fool, and guests of honor Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Micky Dolenz. Vic Lewis would go on to become managing director of NEMS Enterprises after Brian Epstein’s death.

1968 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London, recording “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da.” Paul and Ringo tape seven rhythm track tapes, then overdubs are added onto takes four and seven.

1969 – The Beatles, without John who is in Scotland, are in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London, recording overdubs for “Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight.” John is still in the hospital in Scotland, recovering from injuries sustained in an auto accident on July 1.

1982 – Paul McCartney’s single “Take It Away/I’ll Give You a Ring” (Columbia 18-03018) is released in the U.S.

1962 – The Beatles perform at the Plaza Ballroom, St. Helens.

1963 – The Beatles go to Studio 5 of Maida Vale Studios in London to tape program No.5 (there were 4 previous editions of the program) after having contracted for 11 more radio programs of the series “Pop Go the Beatles.” They record a cover version of Elvis Presley‘s “That’s All Right (Mama).” Other songs recorded for the program were “There’s a Place,” Chuck Berry‘s “Carol,” Arthur Alexander’s “Soldier of Love,” Carl Perkins‘ “Lend Me Your Comb,” and the Jodimars’ “Clarabella.” Three additional songs were recorded but omitted from the broadcast tape, The Coasters’ “Three Cool Cats,” Chuck Berry’s “Sweet Little Sixteen,” and The Beatles’ own “Ask Me Why.” The Beatles guests for this program were Duffy Power & the Graham Bond Quartet. Broadcast on July 16. Several recordings from this day are included on the 1994 Beatles double-CD “Live at the BBC“: “That’s All Right (Mama),” “Carol,” “Soldier of Love,” and “Clarabella” (Disc one, Tracks 15-19). “Lend Me Your Comb” is included on “The Beatles Anthology 1” (Disc 1, Track 27).

1964 – The Beatles arrive at London Airport, returning from their first world tour. Tired of the screaming fans, of being pushed in several different directions at once, of being introduced to an endless stream of local dignitaries, and of answering the same questions again and again at press conference after press conference, The Beatles were mightily glad to be back home.

1965 – The Beatles play a concert in a bullring, the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid, Spain.

1966 – The Beatles perform two shows at the Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan.

1968 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London, recording Ringo’s lead and backing vocals for “Good Night.

1969 – The Beatles, without John who is in Scotland, are in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London. Paul records “Her Majesty.” Paul, George, and Ringo then record 15 takes of “Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight” (the two songs recorded as one continuous piece). For the basic rhythm track, Paul contributes piano and guide vocal, George plays bass, and Ringo plays drums. John is still in the hospital in Scotland, recovering from injuries sustained in an auto accident the previous day. John’s first wife, Cynthia, rushes up to retrieve Julian.

1980 – John and Yoko sell a Holstein cow for a record $265,000 at auction.

1962 – The Beatles perform a nighttime show at the Cavern Club, Liverpool. Also appearing at the Cavern is Gene Vincent.

1963 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London. The Beatles record the songs for their next single, “She Loves You” and “I’ll Get You” (under the working title “Get You In the End”). EMI will issue “She Loves You/I’ll Get You” (Parlophone 5055) on August 23. It will go on to become The Beatles’ first million-selling single. The single was No.1 for four weeks, dropped to No.2 or No.3 for the next seven weeks, then regained the No.1 chart position for another two weeks. The Beatles’ recording schedule having been published in the weekly pop papers, a large crowd had gathered outside EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, and the police had to be summoned twice.

1965 – John Lennon’s second book, “A Spaniard In the Works,” is published in the U.S. by Simon and Schuster. The Beatles fly from Nice, France, to Madrid, Spain.

1966 – The Beatles perform two shows at the Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan.

1968 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London, recording of bass track and John’s lead vocal for “Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey.” John Lennon’s art exhibition “You Are Here” (dedicated to Yoko), opens at the Robert Fraser Gallery in London.

1969 – The Beatles, without John who is in Scotland, are in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London. George Martin, having agreed to resume acting as The Beatles’ producer (on condition that they behave themselves in the studio), rejoins The Beatles in the studio, but only Paul arrives this day. He records a lead vocal for “You Never Give Me Your Money.” This day formally begins the recording sessions for “Abbey Road” (which is unnamed at this point), even though The Beatles have several songs already near completion for the album. After visiting John’s aunt in Durness, Sutherland, Scotland, John, his son Julian, Yoko, and her daughter Kyoko are in an auto accident in Golspie, Scotland. No other vehicles are involved. John requires 17 stitches to close a facial wound; Yoko receives 14 stitches. Kyoko needs 4 stitches, while Julian suffers from shock.

1980 – John Lennon and a five-man crew sail to Bermuda on Lennon’s 63-foot yacht ‘Isis’ sometime in early July. During the trip he begins to compose music again.

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1964 – `Please Please Me‘ LP, 59th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart). `With The Beatles‘, 24th week in the Top 30 (UK New Musical Express chart). `Can’t Buy Me Love‘, 7th and last week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart). Performance for ATV’s `Around The Beatles’, in Wembley.

1966 – Studio 2. 2.30pm-1.00am. Recording: `I’m Only Sleeping‘ (overdub onto take 11, tape reduction take 11 into takes 12, 13). Studio 2 (control room only). 1.00-2.15am. Mono mixing: `I’m Only Sleeping’ (remixes 1-4, from take 13). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

1969 – Studio 1, Olympic Sound Studios. 3.00pm-4.00am. Recording: `You Never Give Me Your Money’ (takes 1-36). Stereo mixing: `You Never Give Me Your Money’ (remix 1, from take 30). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Glyn Johns; 2nd Engineer: Steve Vaughan. 1st explicit recording for the `Abbey Road‘ medley.

1969 – It is announced that John and Yoko are recording a record about their lives and Yoko’s miscarriage, up until their honeymoon in Amsterdam.

1977 – UK LP release: `The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’.

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1961 – Performance at the Top Ten Club, 136 Reeperbahn, Hamburg, Germany.

1965 – `Ticket To Ride‘ number 1, 4th week (UK New Musical Express chart).

1965 – Lionel Bart flies from UK to Spain to join Brian on vacation.

1966 – Studio 3. 9.30pm-3.00am. Recording: `I’m Only Sleeping’ (overdub onto take 11). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

1969 – US single release: `Get Back‘/`Don’t Let Me Down’. Studio 1, Olympic Sound Studios. 7.30pm-4.00am. Recording: `Something’ (overdub onto take 36). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Glyn Johns; 2nd Engineer: Steve Vaughan.

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1963 – `Please Please Me‘ LP number 1, 1st week (UK Melody Market chart?). `From Me To You‘ number 1, 1st week (UK Melody Market chart?).

1964 – Dick James Music and Northern Songs install their headquarters at 715 New Oxford Street, Bloomsbury, London.

1966 – `Rubber Soul‘, 22nd week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).

1967 – Studio 3 (control room only). 7.00-11.15pm. Mono mixing: `Magical Mystery Tour‘ (remixes 1-7, from take 9). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Richard Lush.

1968 – Mary Hopkin appears on the TV program `Opportunity Knocks’, is discovered by Twiggy, who immediately calls Paul.

1969 – Northern Songs shares’ price raises by 9 pennies. Ringo, John and Paul, with Maureen, Yoko and Linda, attend an end-of-filming party for `The Magic Christian’ at Les Ambassadeurs Club, London. Maclean, on behalf of John, buys `Tittenhurst’, at Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire, for 145,000 pounds.

1973 – UK single release: `Death Of Samantha’/`Yang Yang’, of Yoko.

1977 – US LP release: `The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’.

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1963 – `Please Please Me‘ LP, 6th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart). Tony Barrow becomes the Beatles‘ press agent.

1964 – BBC Paris Studio, London. 6.30-9.00pm. Recording for BBC’s `From Us To You’ (3rd edition): `From Us To You’; `I Saw Her Standing There’; `Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!’; `Happy Birthday’; `I Forgot To Remember To Forget’; `You Can’t Do That’; `Sure To Fall (In Love With You)’; `Can’t Buy Me Love‘; `Matchbox’; `Honey Don’t'; `From Us To You’. Only recording of `I Forgot To Remember To Forget Her’. Last BBC session with songs never included on record.

1965 – `Beatles For Sale‘ number 1, 1st week, replacing `Rolling Stones II’ (UK Record Retailer chart).

1966 – Performance in the New Musical Express Poll Winner’s Concert, Empire Pool, Wembley, along with the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds, Spencer Davis Group, Roy Orbison, and others. Beatles performance not filmed. Last Beatles performance in concert in Britain.

1966 – Premiere of `The Beatles At The Shea Stadium’, broadcast by BBC-TV.

1967 – Henry Moss cuts the stereo version of `Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band‘.

1969 – Studio 3 (control room only). 2.30-7.00pm. Stereo mixing: `Oh! Darling’ (remixes 2-4, from take 26). Producer: Chris Thomas; Engineer: Jeff Jarratt; 2nd Engineer: Nick Webb. Studio 3. 7.00-10.45pm. 3rd stereo mix of `John And Yoko’.

1978 – Start of sessions for `London Town’ LP at Record Plant Mobile Studio, aboard the yatch `Fair Carol’, Virgin Islands.

1993 – Paul’s concert in Atlanta (`The New World Tour’).

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