This Day in Beatle History

January 13

2010 (Jan 13) - Liverpool's 'Yellow Submarine' Plaque Replaced

A plaque of The Beatles iconic yellow submarine, which was stolen six months ago from Liverpool’s Albert Dock, was set to be replaced by a new creation. The new submarine would hang outside the museum dedicated to the band, The Beatles Story.

January 14

1962 (Jun 6) - First Beatles Recordings at What Will Become 'Abbey Road'

The first Beatles recording session took place at EMI studios. The group recorded four tracks, one of which was ‘Love Me Do’ the four musicians received payments for the session of £7.10 ($12.07) each.

1964 (Jan 14) - Beatles Depart For Paris and the 'Olympia Theater'

The Beatles (minus Ringo Starr who was fog-bound in Liverpool) departed from Liverpool for Paris. They were booked for an 18-day run at the Olympia Theatre. Ringo, accompanied by roadie Neil Aspinall, arrived the next day.

1966 (Feb 18) - Brian Wilson Finishes 'Good Vibrations'

Beach Boy Brian Wilson finished recording the future classic song ‘Good Vibrations’, which went on to become the band’s third US number-one hit. As a child, his mother told him that dogs could pick up “vibrations” from people, so that the dog would bark at “bad vibrations” Wilson turned this into the general idea for the song.

1984 (Jan 14) - 'Pipes of Peace' #1 on the UK Singles Chart

With this release Paul McCartney made chart history by becoming the first artist to have a No.1 in a group, (The Beatles), in a duo, (with Stevie Wonder) in a trio, (with Wings) and as a solo artist.

2008 (Feb 20) - Beatles' Autographed Rolling Stones Album Auctioned

A 1976 Rolling Stones album bought for £2 at a car boot sale sold for £4,000 at an auction. The ‘Black and Blue’ LP was signed by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul and Linda McCartney and George Harrison as well as members of the Rolling Stones. The seller obtained the album after haggling the cost down from £3.