This Day in Beatle History - The Beatle Zone

April 10

1964 (Apr 10) - 'The Beatles Second Album' US Release

Capitol releases ‘The Beatles Second Album’ in the US.

1967 (Apr 10) - Paul Visits with Brian Wilson in LA

Paul visits with Brian Wilson in Los Angeles. Wilson is recording ‘Vegetables’ for his ‘Smile’ project.

1970 (Apr 10) - Paul Issues Statement 'The Beatles Have Split'

27 year-old Paul McCartney issued a press statement, announcing that The Beatles had split, (one week before the release of his solo album). McCartney said, ‘I have no future plans to record or appear with The Beatles again, or to write any music with John’. John Lennon, who had kept his much-earlier decision to leave The Beatles quiet for the sake of the others, was furious. When a reporter called Lennon to comment upon McCartney’s resignation, Lennon said, ‘Paul hasn’t left. I sacked him’.

1999 (Apr 10) - Linda McCartney Charity Tribute Concert Held

A charity tribute concert for the late Linda McCartney was held at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Among the performers were Paul McCartney, Chrissie Hynde, George Michael, Elvis Costello and Sinead O’Connor.

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 11

1963 (Apr 11) - 'From Me To You/Thank You Girl' UK Release

Parlophone releases ‘From Me To You’ and ‘Thank You Girl’ in the UK.

1964 (Apr 11) - Beatles Have 14 Songs on Billboard's Hot 100

The Beatles set a new chart record when they had 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. The songs ranged from ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ at No.1 to ‘Love Me Do’ at No. 81.

1965 (Apr 11) - Beatles Perform at New Musical Express Winners Concert

Performing at the New Musical Express poll winners concert, at London’s Wembley Empire Pool, England, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, Freddie and the Dreamers, The Animals, The Kinks, Herman’s Hermits, Moody Blues, Them, Cilla Black, The Seekers and Donovan.

1969 (Apr 11) - 'Get Back/Don't Let Me Down' Release

‘Get Back/Don’t Let Me Down’ released in the UK.

1970 (Apr 11) - 'Let It Be' #1 in the US

The Beatles started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Let It Be’. It became the group’s 19th US No.1 in 6 years. The track was a No.2 hit in the UK.

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