Beatles song of the day
I Want To Hold Your Hand
Released in the UK on 29 November 1963, I Want To Hold Your Hand sold more than a million copies on advanced orders alone. It became The Beatles' first US number one, and kick-started the British Invasion of America. Read more »
Tell me what you see
The Beatles - Revolution (Michael Lindsay-Hogg Interview)
Twelve key dates in Beatles history
- 6 July 1957: John Lennon meets Paul McCartney
- 17 August 1960: The Beatles arrive in Hamburg
- 9 February 1961: The Beatles' first Cavern Club show
- 9 November 1961: Brian Epstein meets The Beatles
- 1 January 1962: The Beatles' Decca audition
- 6 June 1962: The first Abbey Road session
- 11 February 1963: Recording the Please Please Me LP
- 7 February 1964: The Beatles' US invasion begins
- 29 August 1966: Live in Candlestick Park, San Francisco - The Beatles' final concert
- 25 June 1967: The Beatles on Our World - All You Need Is Love
- 30 January 1969: The Beatles' rooftop show
- 10 April 1970: Paul McCartney announces the split
Did you know?
The Beatles were the first act to replace itself at the number one position in the UK singles chart, when I Want To Hold Your Hand knocked She Loves You from the top spot on 12 December 1963.
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Featured article
Line-ups 1957-1970
Documenting the various members of The Beatles, from the Quarrymen to the breakup. Read more »
Beatles album of the month
Help!
The Beatles' fifth official UK album release, Help! was the soundtrack to the group's second feature film. It contained 14 songs: 10 by Lennon-McCartney, two more by George Harrison, and a further two cover versions. Read more »
I want to tell you…
"I agree that our popularity has hit a peak. But I also agree with a man who said the same thing last year. And we were both wrong!" - Paul McCartney
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In the spotlight
Mal Evans
Mal Evans was The Beatles' road manager and personal assistant, and a key member of their inner circle from their Liverpool days until the end of Apple. Read more »