This was The Beatles’ 14th show at Litherland Town Hall, where they had given a triumphant homecoming performance on 27 December 1960, following their first trip to Hamburg.
This was The Beatles’ first of four Litherland performances in September 1961. They played at the venue on 20 separate occasions between December 1960 and 9 November 1961.
Last updated: 24 January 2024
Also on this day...
- 2022: Revolver to be reissued with remixes and rarities
- 2018: Ringo Starr live: Fabulous Fox Theatre, St Louis, Missouri
- 2018: Paul McCartney live: Grand Central Terminal, New York City
- 2018: Album release: Egypt Station by Paul McCartney
- 2010: John Lennon’s killer denied parole for sixth time
- 1967: Recording: Blue Jay Way
- 1964: The Beatles live: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada
- 1963: The Beatles live: Fairfield Hall, Croydon
- 1963: Radio: Saturday Club
- 1962: The Beatles live: Village Hall, Irby, Wirral
- 1961: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
- 1960: The Beatles live: Indra Club, Hamburg
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