This Day in Beatle History

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.

1966 (Apr 16) - The Beatles Record 'Rain'

1969 (Apr 16) - 'Old Brown Shoe' at Abbey Road

Band works on ‘Old Brown Shoe’ in the studio. Recording will take several days.

1971 (Apr 16) - Ringo Releases 'It Don't Come Easy' in US

Ringo Starr releases his second solo single in the US, “It Don’t Come Easy.”

1973 (Apr 16) - 'James Paul McCartney' TV Special Airs

Paul McCartney’s first television special, James Paul McCartney, was aired in America on the ABC network. The show, which includes performances by McCartney and Wings, would be broadcast in the UK on May 10th.

1993 (Apr 16) - Paul Headlines 'Earth Day' Concert

Paul McCartney headlined a concert at the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate ‘Earth Day’ along with Ringo Starr, Don Henley and Steve Miller. McCartney had last performed there as a member of The Beatles in 1965.

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.