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.
Day off in Miami
10.00am, Monday 17 February 1964 (48 years ago)
Also on this day...
- 2010: National Trust considers campaign to buy Abbey Road Studios
- 2010: McCartney hopes Abbey Road can be saved after reports of an EMI sale
- 1967: Recording, mixing: Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!
- 1967: UK single release: Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever
- 1965: Recording: The Night Before, You Like Me Too Much
- 1963: Television: Thank Your Lucky Stars
Want more? Visit the Beatles history section.
Related articles:
- The Beatles' second Ed Sullivan Show
- Paul McCartney and Jane Asher holiday in Switzerland
- Rehearsal for The Ed Sullivan Show
- Interviews: London Airport
- Travel: New York to Miami
