This Day in Beatle History

April 14

2009 (Apr 14) - George Harrison Gets Hollywood Star

Former Beatle George Harrison was honoured with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Sir Paul McCartney attended the unveiling outside the landmark Capitol Records building, joining Harrison’s widow Olivia and son Dhani. Eric Idle, Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and musician Tom Petty also attended the ceremony.

April 15

1964 (Apr 15) - Beatles Film Street Shots for 'A Hard Day's Night'

The Beatles filmed outside shots at the Scala Theatre in Tottenham Street London for their forthcoming movie ‘A Hard Day’s Night’.

1964 (Apr 15) - Ringo Coins 'A Hard Day's Night'

After a long day of movie filming, Ringo describes the day as “a hard day’s night.” John then turns the phrase into a song and the name of the project is changed.

1971 (Apr 15) - The Beatles Only Oscar Win

The Beatles win their only Oscar, taking Best Original Song Score for the movie ‘Let It Be’.

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.

April 16

1964 (Apr 16) - Beatles Film, Record 'A Hard Day's Night'

The Beatles filmed the ‘chase scenes’ for A Hard Day’s Night with actors dressed as policemen in the Notting Hill Gate area of London. In the evening they recorded the title track for the film, ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Abbey Road. John and Paul had the title first, and had to write a song to order, completing the track in nine takes.