The Beatles were given three prestigious Ivor Novello awards on this day in recognition of their outstanding achievements in 1965.
‘Yesterday’ was judged to be the most outstanding song of the year. The other two awards were for sales: ‘We Can Work It Out’ was the top-selling single of 1965, while ‘Help!’ was the second-best selling.
Last updated: 4 November 2010
Also on this day...
- 2022: The Beatles and Paul McCartney receive eight Emmy Awards nominations
- 2016: Paul McCartney live: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
- 2014: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara
- 2014: Paul McCartney live: Fargodome, Fargo
- 2013: Paul McCartney live: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- 2011: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Tempodrom, Berlin
- 2008: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant
- 2008: George Martin is honoured by the Grammy Foundation
- 2006: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: North Fork Theatre, Jericho
- 1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Unterfrankenhalle, Aschaffenburg
- 1972: Wings live: Théâtre de la Mer, Juan-les-Pins
- 1968: Recording, mixing: Don’t Pass Me By, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Revolution
- 1964: The Beatles live: Hippodrome, Brighton
- 1963: The Beatles live: Winter Gardens, Margate
- 1963: UK EP release: Twist And Shout
- 1962: The Beatles live: Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
- 1958: Recording: In Spite Of All The Danger, That’ll Be The Day
Want more? Visit the Beatles history section.