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Today in #BeatleHistory in 1967 John's Rolls-Royce Phantom V which he bought brand new in 1965 was re-delivered after a Romany style re-paint. When asked for opinion, Rolls-Royce said ‘We never comment on the taste of our clients’

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1964 an interview with Ed Sullivan was shown on TV with a clip of 'You Can't Do That' which had been dropped from Hard Days Night

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1963 was the fifth date in their third nationwide tour, with Roy Orbison and Gerry & Pacemakers at Nottingham Odeon

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1968 George and John together with Yoko attend a press conference to launch Apple's second boutique at 168 New Kings Road

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1963 BBC Radio programme Saturday Club was recorded at the Playhouse Theatre before a live audience with Brian Matthew as presenter

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1970 the UK premieres of the movie 'Let It Be' were held in both London and Liverpool - none of the Beatles turned up. Watch the restored version on Disney+.

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1967 Brian Epstein had a press party at his home to launch 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club' album. Linda Eastman was present and met Paul for a second time

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1967 Paul and John are at Decca studios singing backing vocals for the #RollingStones single 'We Love You'

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1967 work started on 'You Know My Name, Look Up The Number' which John saw in a phone book at Paul's house

Today in #Beatle History in 1963 they made their second BBC TV appearance as a guest of puppet Lenny The Lion and ventriloquist Terry Hall performing live From Me To You

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1967 Paul went to see Georgie Fame at the Bag 'O Nails club and first met Linda Eastman visiting with The Animals

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1963 they made their second visit to Sunderland at The Rink - they had played The Sunderland Empire in February with Helen Shapiro

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1970 Let It Be movie had its premiere in New York - originally targeted for TV, the idea fell through so it was transferred from 16mm to 35mm for theatre showings. The restored version, ‘Get Back’, is available on Disney+ and also on sale on DVD.

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1967 Kenny Everett on pirate radio station Radio London was the first to play the Sgt Peppers album in full before any records were even pressed

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1965 the guys were filming at Clivedon House in Berkshire doubling for Buckingham Palace in the movie 'Help!'

15 Today in #BeatleHistory in 1967 Paul went to see Georgie Fame at the Bag 'O Nails club and first met Linda Eastman visiting with The Animals

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1960 the Silver Beatles auditioned for Billy Fury's manager Larry Parnes, as a backing band for a tour of the North

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1962 George Martin first met with Brian Epstein and after hearing the Decca audition tapes offered a contract, but for the full background story see @marklewisohn book ‘Tune In’.

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1969 Alistair Taylor, Brian Epstein's PA, who was there from the beginning was sacked by Allen Klein who was now in charge

Today in #BeatleHistory in 1967 Ringo visited Brian Epstein's Saville Theatre in London to see a performance by The Jimi Hendrix Experience