This was The Beatles’ second and final concert in Preston, Lancashire. They had performed in the town’s Public Hall on one prior occasion, 26 October 1962.
After the show, Paul McCartney drove to the Imperial Ballroom in Nelson, 25 miles from Preston, to be part of the judging panel for the Imperial Miss 1963 contest. Sponsored by the Nelson Leader newspaper, the competition was part of the annual Young Ones’ Ball.
Last updated: 25 January 2024
Also on this day...
- 2018: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Radio City Music Hall, New York City
- 2010: Lennon handwritten note goes on sale
- 2005: US album release: Chaos And Creation In The Backyard by Paul McCartney
- 1999: Album release: Yellow Submarine Songtrack
- 1975: Wings live: Hippodrome, Birmingham
- 1969: Plastic Ono Band live: the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival
- 1968: Recording: Glass Onion
- 1967: Filming: Magical Mystery Tour
- 1965: Zak Starkey is born
- 1965: US single release: Yesterday
- 1964: The Beatles live: Civic Center, Baltimore
- 1962: The Beatles live: Riverpark Ballroom, Chester
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
- 1961: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
- 1961: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
- 1960: The Beatles live: Indra Club, Hamburg
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I thought McCartney had only recently received a driving ban!
Me and my mate Alf Corrigan were there the show was fab we were only 15 yes old !!!!