This Day in Beatle History

July 1

1963 (Jul 1) - 'She Loves You'/'I'll Get You' Recorded

The Beatles recorded their next single ‘She Loves You’ / ‘I’ll Get You’, at EMI Studios, London, completing the two songs in less than four hours. Released in August this year, ‘She Loves You’ went on to become The Beatles’ first million-selling single.

1966 (Jul 1) - The Beatles Play Japan

The Beatles play the Budokan Hall in Tokyo for the first of two nights.

1967 (Jul 1) - Sgt Pepper Starts 15 Week #1 Run in US

The Beatles started a 15 week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the group’s 10th US No.1 album. Recorded over a 129-day period beginning in December 1966, the album widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, includes songs such as ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ and ‘A Day in the Life’.

1968 (Jul 1) - 'White Album' Recording Sessions Continue

Recording of ‘The White Album’ continues.

1968 (Jul 1) - John Hosts Art Exhibition

In the evening, John and Yoko attend the opening of his first solo art exhibition.

1969 (Jul 1) - John and Family Involved in Car Accident

John Lennon, Yoko Ono and family were involved in a car accident in Golspie, Scotland. Both John and Yoko needed hospital treatment. John required 17 facial stitches, Yoko 14. Lennon later had the car crushed into a cube and exhibited it on his lawn at Tittenhurst Park.

1975 (Jul 1) - Ringo & Maureen Are Divorced

Ringo Starr divorces his first wife, Maureen.

2002 (Jul 1) - Paul Designed Postage Stamps on Sale

Six postage stamps designed by Paul McCartney went on sale in The Isle Of Man. With proceeds from their sale going to the Adopt-A- Minefield charity.

July 2

1969 (Jul 2) - Paul Records 'Her Majesty'

Working on tracks for the Abbey Road album, Paul McCartney recorded ‘Her Majesty’. Then Paul, George, and Ringo record 15 takes of ‘Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight’. John Lennon was absent, in hospital in Golspie, Scotland, following a car accident the previous day.

2001 (Jul 2) - Liverpool Airport Renamed For John

Liverpool Airport at Speke was renamed John Lennon Airport. Yoko Ono was present to unveil a new logo that included the late Beatle’s famous self- portrait and the words, ‘Above Us Only Sky’ taken from his ‘Imagine’ album.

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