The Beatles took part in only three official autograph signing sessions. This was the first, and took place at Dawson's Music Shop on Church Street in Widnes, Cheshire.
1962
UK single release: Love Me Do
The Beatles' debut single was released on 5 October 1962. It reached number 17 in the charts, which was a strong showing for a band's first release.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
This was The Beatles' 138th lunchtime performance at Liverpool's Cavern Club.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
This was The Beatles' 106th evening show at the Cavern Club.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
On this day The Beatles gave their 137th lunchtime performance at Liverpool's Cavern Club.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
On this day The Beatles' 105th evening show at the Cavern Club took place.
Live: Oasis Club, Manchester
The Beatles' second show at the Oasis Club on 45-47 Lloyd Street, Manchester, was also their second in the city.
Live: Riverboat Shuffle, MV Royal Iris, River Mersey
This was the last of four appearance by The Beatles aboard the MV Royal Iris, a River Mersey ferry commonly known as The Fish And Chip Boat.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
On this day The Beatles gave their 136th lunchtime performance at Liverpool's Cavern Club.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
On this day The Beatles' 104th evening show at the Cavern Club took place. It was also the 40th occasion on which they performed both lunchtime and evening shows at the venue.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
This was The Beatles' 135th lunchtime performance at Liverpool's Cavern Club. It was also the 40th occasion on which they performed both lunchtime and evening shows at the venue.
Live: Heswall Jazz Club, Wirral
This was The Beatles' second of three performances at the Heswall Jazz Club, which took place at Barnston Women's Institute in Heswall, Wirral.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
The Beatles gave their 103rd evening performance at Liverpool's Cavern Club on this day.
Live: Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead
This was the ninth of The Beatles' 17 concert appearances at the Majestic Ballrom in Birkenhead.
Live: Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Wallasey
This was The Beatles' 22nd show at the Tower Ballroom in New Brighton, Wallasey. It was a special event to celebrate singer Rory Storm's birthday, and featured five acts.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
This was The Beatles' 134th lunchtime performance at Liverpool's Cavern Club.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
This was The Beatles' 102nd evening show at the Cavern Club.
Live: Queen's Hall, Widnes
This was the last of three Monday night performances at Queen's Hall in Widnes, Lancashire. It was the third time The Beatles had performed in the town.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
On this day The Beatles gave their 133rd lunchtime performance at Liverpool's Cavern Club.
Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
The Beatles' 101st evening show at the Cavern Club took place on this date.

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