This was The Beatles’ 17th show at the Tower Ballroom in New Brighton, Wallasey.
Tower Ballroom was on the New Brighton promenade, and was capable of holding up to 5,000 people. The New Brighton Tower opened in 1900, and at 567ft was taller than Blackpool Tower. A 1,000 tonne lattice-steel observation tower overlooking the Wirral Peninsula, it was the tallest building in Britain when it was completed.
It was short-lived, however. Following closure during World War One, its structure began to decay and the tower was dismantled between 1919 and 1921.
The ballroom underneath fared better, however, and was used for nearly 50 years. However, the building was destroyed by fire in 1969. The area was later redeveloped as River View Park.
The Beatles played at the Tower Ballroom on 27 occasions. The other dates were 10 and 24 November; 1, 8, 15 and 26 December 1961; 12, 19 and 26 January; 15, 16 and 23 February; 2 March; 6 April; 21 and 29 June; 21 and 27 July; 17 August; 14 and 21 September; 12 October; 23 November; 1 and 7 December 1962; and 14 June 1963.
Also on this day...
- 2019: Paul McCartney live: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- 2017: Paul McCartney live: Infinite Energy Arena, Duluth
- 2014: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: City National Civic, San Jose
- 2012: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Spokane
- 2011: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Circus-Krone-Bau, Munich
- 2010: Paul McCartney live: Rio Tinto Stadium, Salt Lake City
- 2010: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
- 2008: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Charter One Pavilion, Chicago
- 1995: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Radio City Music Hall, New York City
- 1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Montreux Jazz Festival
- 1992: UK album release: Live In Japan by George Harrison
- 1972: Wings live: Théâtre Antique, Arles
- 1968: John Lennon introduces his aunt Mimi to Yoko Ono
- 1965: Lennon and McCartney receive five Ivor Novello awards
- 1964: US single release: A Hard Day’s Night
- 1963: The Beatles live: Winter Gardens, Margate
- 1961: The Beatles live: St John’s Hall, Liverpool
Want more? Visit the Beatles history section.