The Beatles performed two shows on this day at the Queen's Hall in Widnes - their fifth and final appearance at the venue.
The concerts were promoted by Brian Epstein's NEMS company. Tickets for both the 'houses' sold out well in advance.
Live: Queen's Hall, Widnes
6.00pm, Monday 18 February 1963 (49 years ago)
Also on this day...
- 1965: Recording, mixing: Ticket To Ride, Another Girl, I Need You, Yes It Is, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away, The Night Before, You Like Me Too Much, If You've Got Trouble, Tell Me What You See
- 1965: Northern Songs is floated on the stock exchange
- 1964: The Beatles meet Cassius Clay
- 1933: Yoko Ono is born
Want more? Visit the Beatles history section.
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- Live: Carnegie Hall, New York City
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