John Lennon’s In His Own Write is published
John Lennon’s first book, In His Own Write, was published on this day by Jonathan Cape.
US EP release: The Beatles
The first of three Beatles EPs was released on this day. Simply titled The Beatles, it was issued in mono by the Vee-Jay label as VJEP 1-903.
US single release: Do You Want To Know A Secret
A single, ‘Do You Want To Know A Secret’, was released on 23 March 1964 in the USA.
The Beatles’ second appearance on Ready, Steady, Go!
This was the second of three performances given by The Beatles for the hugely popular 1960s television show Ready, Steady, Go!
UK single release: Can’t Buy Me Love
The Beatles’ sixth UK single, ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’, was released on this day. Its b-side was ‘You Can’t Do That’.
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
A second day of filming corridor scenes at Twickenham Film Studios for A Hard Day’s Night.
The Beatles’ first Top Of The Pops appearance
Between 7pm and 8.30pm The Beatles were at the BBC’s Television Theatre (since renamed the Shepherd’s Bush Empire) in west London, to film their debut appearance on Top Of …
The Beatles are given Variety Club awards
On this day The Beatles attended the 12th annual luncheon held by the Variety Club of Great Britain, where leader of the opposition Harold Wilson presented them with the …
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
The Beatles filmed parts of A Hard Day’s Night at Twickenham Film Studios in the morning and afternoon, and in between visited London’s Dorchester Hotel to attend a Variety …
Radio: The Public Ear
During breaks in filming A Hard Day’s Night at Twickenham Film Studios, The Beatles recorded a number of contributions to the BBC radio programme The Public Ear.
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
Day 13 of the shoot for A Hard Day’s Night took The Beatles back to Twickenham Film Studios, where they filmed the dressing room sequences.
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
The Beatles filmed two scenes for A Hard Day’s Night at the exclusive private members’ club Les Ambassadeurs in London. The first was on this day, and the second …
US single release: Can’t Buy Me Love
A US single, ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’, was released on this day. Its b-side was ‘You Can’t Do That’.
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
The Beatles enjoyed a well-earned weekend off after filming at Gatwick Airport, but the shooting schedule for A Hard Day’s Night resumed on this day at Twickenham Film Studios.
Mixing: Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand, Sie Liebt Dich
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith While The Beatles were filming A Hard Day’s Night at Twickenham Film Studios, George Martin oversaw stereo …
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
Following two days at Twickenham Film Studios, work on A Hard Day’s Night moved to Gatwick Airport.
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
The Beatles filmed the hotel room scenes of A Hard Day’s Night on this day at Twickenham Film Studios.
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
This was The Beatles’ first day in Twickenham Film Studios, where they would later shoot Help!, Let It Be and a number of promotional videos and solo projects.
Recording, mixing: Can’t Buy Me Love, Long Tall Sally, I Call Your Name, You Can’t Do That, Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand, Sie Liebt Dich
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The existence of this session came to light in 1991, after studio documentation was discovered by EMI. …
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
On this day Ringo Starr filmed part of his solo sequence for The Beatles’ debut film A Hard Day’s Night.