UK EP release: The Beatles’ Million Sellers
The Beatles’ 10th Parlophone EP contained four of their biggest hits to date.
US single release: We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper
As with its UK release three days earlier, The Beatles issued their first double a-side single in the USA.
The Beatles live: Empire Theatre, Liverpool – their final Liverpool concerts
The Beatles’ final two concerts in Liverpool took place on this evening at the city’s Empire Theatre.
The Beatles live: City Hall, Newcastle
The Beatles had a tough drive through snow to get to their two concerts at the City Hall in Newcastle. It was the fourth and final occasion they visited …
The Beatles’ final UK tour begins in Glasgow
The Beatles’ only UK tour of 1965 was also their final one as a group. It began with two shows at the Odeon Cinema in Glasgow.
UK album release: Rubber Soul
The Beatles’ sixth UK album Rubber Soul was released on this day as Parlophone PMC 1267 (mono) and PCS 3075 (stereo).
UK single release: We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper
On the same day that their sixth UK LP, Rubber Soul, was released, The Beatles issued a double a-side single, ‘We Can Work It Out’/‘Day Tripper’.
George Harrison’s Gretsch guitar is destroyed
The day before their 1965 UK tour began in Glasgow, The Beatles and their equipment were driven to Berwick-upon-Tweed on England’s border with Scotland.
Mixing: 12-Bar Original
Room 65, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles had recorded ‘12-Bar Original’ on 4 November 1965 for Rubber Soul, but it was never seriously considered for …
Radio: Pop Profile
The day after The Beatles were interviewed by BBC presenter Brian Matthew for Saturday Club, John Lennon and George Harrison again spoke to him for another radio show, Pop …
Radio: Saturday Club
The Beatles returned to the BBC Aeolian Hall in central London to record an interview for the corporation’s radio show Saturday Club.
The Beatles go Christmas shopping in Harrods
Harrods, the luxury department store in Knightsbridge, London, opened especially for The Beatles on this evening to allow the group to do their Christmas shopping away from fans.
Filming: promos for We Can Work It Out, Day Tripper, Help!, Ticket To Ride, I Feel Fine
The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios on this day to film promotional videos for their forthcoming single ‘We Can Work It Out’/‘Day Tripper’, as well as older songs …
Paul McCartney compères for Gene Pitney
Paul McCartney was the compère for a Gene Pitney concert in Slough, England, on this day. He announced the various acts from behind the stage curtain without the audience …
George Martin decides the running order for Rubber Soul
The day after the final mixes for Rubber Soul were made, producer George Martin finalised the running order for the songs.
Mixing: I’m Looking Through You, You Won’t See Me, Girl, Wait, The Word, Michelle
Studio One (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith With recording for Rubber Soul completed on 11 November 1965, all that was left to …
Recording, mixing: The Word, You Won’t See Me, Girl, Wait, I’m Looking Through You
Room 65, Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The last day of recording for Rubber Soul was a busy one, with four songs …
Recording, mixing: Run For Your Life, We Can Work It Out, The Word, I’m Looking Through You
Room 65, Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith In the afternoon, most likely without The Beatles being present, George Martin created stereo mixes …
Editing, mixing: The Beatles’ Third Christmas Record, Michelle, What Goes On, Run For Your Life, Think For Yourself
Room 65, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles were not present for this mono and stereo mixing session overseen by George Martin. Five …
Recording: Beatle Speech, Think For Yourself, The Beatles’ Third Christmas Record
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles had recorded George Harrison’s ‘If I Needed Someone’ in October 1965. On this day they …