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.
The Beatles played in Widnes a total of five times, each one at Queen’s Hall. The other dates were 3, 10 and 17 September 1962, and 22 October 1962.
Last updated: 25 January 2024
Also on this day...
- 2015: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce
- 2008: Paul McCartney divorces Heather Mills
- 1993: Paul McCartney live: Forum di Assago, Milan
- 1990: Paul McCartney live: Omni Coliseum, Atlanta
- 1974: UK single release: Jet by Paul McCartney and Wings
- 1972: Wings live: Salford University
- 1970: Recording, mixing: It Don’t Come Easy by Ringo Starr
- 1970: Recording, mixing: Have I Told You Lately That I Love You, Let The Rest Of The World Go By by Ringo Starr
- 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
- 1962: The Beatles live: Casbah Coffee Club, Liverpool
- 1961: The Beatles live: Aintree Institute, Liverpool
- 1933: Yoko Ono is born
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