This Day in Beatle History

October 11

1962 (Oct 11) - Beatles First Appearance on UK Singles Chart

The Beatles made their first appearance on the UK singles chart with ‘Love Me Do’ which peaked at No. 4 on the chart.

1965 (Oct 11) - 'Run For Your Life' & 'Norwegian Wood' Recorded

The Beatles record “Run For Your Life” and “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).”

1965 (Oct 11) - Marianne Faithfull Records 'Yesterday'

Marianne Faithfull records ‘Yesterday’. When released it is upstaged by a version from Matt Munro.

1967 (Oct 11) - Yoko Ono's One Woman Show Opens

Yoko Ono’s one-woman show, ‘Yoko and Me’ opens in London. The ‘me’ in the title refers to John Lennon.

1968 (Oct 11) - 'Sax Party' for Savoy Truffle

During a Beatles recording session at Abbey Road six saxophonists recorded parts for ‘Savoy Truffle’ for the forthcoming White Album. George Harrison distorted the saxophones to get the desired sound.

1991 (Oct 11) - Apple Computers Settles Apple Corp. Lawsuit

Apple Computers settled a lawsuit launched by The Beatles record company, Apple Corporation, over name and logo rights. The computer company reportedly paid $29 million to settle the suit.

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.

October 12

1965 (Oct 12) - The Beatles Begin 'Rubber Soul'

The Beatles continue recording their sixth UK album, Rubber Soul recording takes of new songs ‘Run For Your Life’ and ‘Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)’.

1969 (Oct 12) - The 'Paul Is Dead' Conspiracy Begins?

Russ Gibb, a DJ at WKNR in Detroit, takes a call from a listener who tells him that if you play The Beatles song “Revolution 9” backwards, a voice says, “Turn me on, dead man.” Gibb plays the record in reverse on the air, and the phone lines light up with astonished listeners offering more clues as to why Paul McCartney might be dead. For about a week, Gibb entertains a stream of rumors on the show, as ratings explode and the story goes national. Other clues include a voice at the end of “Strawberry Fields Forever” that says “I Buried Paul” (actually John Lennon saying “Cranberry Sauce”) and the cover of the Sgt. Pepper album, where Paul is wearing an armband that says “OPD” – “Officially Pronounced Dead.”

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.

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