This Day in Beatle History

1961 (Feb 21) - Beatles Play Three Gigs in a Single Day

The Beatles played three gigs in one day. The first was a lunchtime show at The Cavern Club, then at night they appeared at the Cassanova Club, Liverpool and at Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool.

1964 (Feb 21) - 'She Loves You' Reaches #1 in the US

1964 (Feb 21) - The Beatles Return to London

After their successful conquering of America, The Beatles take an all night flight back home.

1965 (Feb 21) - The Beatles Head to the Bahamas

The Beatles leave Heathrow on a specially charted BOAC Boeing 707 headed to the Bahamas where they’ll film ‘Help!’.

1966 (Feb 21) - 'Nowhere Man/What Goes On' US Release

1967 (Feb 21) - Beatles and Pink Floyd Both Recording at Abbey Road

Pink Floyd started their first sessions at the EMI Studios, St. John’s Wood, London on their debut album The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, working on the song ‘Matilda Mother’. While Pink Floyd were recording their album with former Beatles engineer Norman Smith, The Beatles themselves were working in the studio next door, recording ‘Fixing A Hole’ for their Sgt. Pepper album. Micky Dolenz from The Monkees attended the mixing session during the day.

1969 (Feb 21) - Mary Hopkin's Apple Album Released

1970 (Feb 21) - Paul In Studio for his Solo Album

Paul is working at Abbey Road on the 8 track tapes for his solo album.

1982 (Feb 21) - Murray The K Dies

Murray The K dies at age 60. He was an early champion of The Beatles, hyping the band when they came to America and calling himself ‘The Fifth Beatle’. As a New York disc jockey, he held showcase concerts featuring many top acts including Stevie Wonder, The Lovin’ Spoonful and The Supremes.

1990 (Feb 21) - Paul Gets Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award