The Beatles flew back to England from Barcelona in Spain on this morning, following their nine-date 1965 European Tour.
Their two-hour Iberia flight landed at London Airport at midday, with a thousand fans waiting to greet them.
Last updated: 24 May 2010
Also on this day...
- 2018: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- 2015: Paul McCartney live: Roskilde Festival
- 2012: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach
- 2011: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Luglio Suona Bene, Rome
- 2009: The Beatles’ former manager Allen Klein dies at 77
- 2009: McCartney publishes extended tribute to Michael Jackson
- 1995: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Mall Of America, Bloomington
- 1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Mölleplatsen, Malmö
- 1990: Paul McCartney live: RFK Stadium, Washington, DC
- 1973: Wings live: City Hall, Sheffield
- 1969: Recording: Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight
- 1969: UK single release: Give Peace A Chance by Plastic Ono Band
- 1968: Recording: Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
- 1967: George Harrison visits his parents
- 1966: The Beatles live: Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Manila, Philippines
- 1963: Editing, mixing: She Loves You, I’ll Get You
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
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