February 1964

Radio: From Us To You

The Beatles had recorded a BBC radio bank holiday special, From Us To You, on 18 December 1963, which was broadcast on Boxing Day. The show's success ensured a follow-up, recorded on this day in Studio One at the BBC's Piccadilly Studios in London.

Recording: And I Love Her, Tell Me Why, If I Fell

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith Having attempted to record Paul McCartney's And I Love Her on 25 and 26 February, The Beatles finally completed it, recording takes 20 and 21.

Recording, mixing: You Can't Do That, Can't Buy Me Love, I Should Have Known Better, And I Love Her

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The day after The Beatles finished recording Can't Buy Me Love and You Can't Do That, both songs were given mono mixes.

George Harrison's 21st birthday

Following their recording session at EMI Studios, The Beatles helped George Harrison celebrate his 21st birthday.

Recording: Can't Buy Me Love, You Can't Do That, And I Love Her, I Should Have Known Better

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith Although The Beatles had taped much of Can't Buy Be Love while in Paris on 29 January 1964, the first scheduled recording sessions for the A Hard Day's Night LP took place on this day. It was also George Harrison's 21st birthday, which... Read more »

Television: Big Night Out

Despite having returned to England just the day before from their first US trip, The Beatles continued work with an appearance on the ABC Television show Big Night Out.

Interviews: London Airport

After their successful first tour of America, The Beatles returned to London Airport at 8.10am, to be greeted by crowds of screaming fans.

Travel: Miami to New York to London

To return to England from America, The Beatles flew first from Miami to New York, where they boarded an aeroplane to take them to London. They arrived back the following day.

The Beatles meet Cassius Clay

On this day The Beatles were taken to the training camp of boxer Cassius Clay - later known as Muhammad Ali - who was preparing for his 25 February fight against heavyweight champion Sonny Liston.

Day off in Miami

The day after their second Ed Sullivan Show appearance, The Beatles enjoyed a well-earned day off in Miami, in which they tried water-skiing.

The Beatles' second Ed Sullivan Show

One week after their record-breaking debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles made their second live appearance.

Rehearsal for The Ed Sullivan Show

The day before their second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles spent all afternoon rehearsing at their Miami hotel.

Rehearsal for The Ed Sullivan Show

The Beatles' second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show was to take place at their Miami Hotel, the Deauville, on 16 February. Ahead of it they undertook a series of rehearsals.

Travel: New York to Miami

The Beatles travelled to Miami from New York on this day, leaving on National Airlines Flight 11 at 1.30pm and arriving at 4pm.

Live: Carnegie Hall, New York City

After an overnight stop in Washington, DC, The Beatles returned to New York City for two concerts at Carnegie Hall.

Live: Washington Coliseum, Washington, DC

The Beatles traveled from New York to Washington, DC early on this day by rail, as an East Coast snowstorm had caused all flights to be cancelled.

Interviews: Associated Press and CBS News

The day after their record-breaking appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles gave a series of interviews and personal appearances.

The Beatles' first Ed Sullivan Show

This was the date of The Beatles' record-breaking first live appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, at Studio 50 in New York City.

Rehearsal for The Ed Sullivan Show

In the morning a press conference was held in the Baroque Room at New York's Plaza Hotel, where The Beatles were staying. Following this John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr went for a walk and photo opportunity in Central Park, where their every move was followed by around 400 female fans.

Radio: Saturday Club

While The Beatles were enjoying their first full day in America, back in the UK the BBC broadcast interviews and reports on the popular radio show Saturday Club, presented by Brian Matthew.