BEATLES MAGAZINE: ON THIS DAY ... AUGUST 22

Saturday, 22 August 2026

ON THIS DAY ... AUGUST 22

August 22

1962

Lillian Powell trips from Liverpool to Canada.

Filmed performance at the Cavern, for a Granada Television programme. First filmed record of the Beatles.

(Photo) The inaugural snapshot of Ringo performing alongside The Beatles, snapped by Bill Connell at a Cavern practice session prior to their intended television appearance on Granada's 'Know the North'

The filming took place less than a week after Pete Best was no longer part of the group, and a male fan was captured shouting 'We want Pete!' at the end of Some Other Guy.

1963

It is announced that 500 000 advance orders have been received for the next British Beatles single ('She Loves You'/'I'll Get You').

Concert at the Gaumont, Bournemouth, with Tommy Quickly and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.

1964

Concert at the Empire Stadium, Vancouver (30 minutes). Filmed.

'A Hard Day's Night' LP number 1, 5th week (UK Record Retailer chart).

The 'Liverpool Echo' reports that Brian is trying to become the Searchers' manager.

1965

Concert at the Portland Coliseum.

Mike Maxfield, the Dakotas' lead guitar, leaves the group.

1966

US Gold Record certification for 'Revolver' (1 million copies sold).

1967

Chappell Recording Studios. Time unknown.

Recording: 'Your Mother Should Know' (takes 1-8).

Producer: George Martin; Engineer: John Timperley; 2nd Engineer: John Iles.

1968

Studio 2. 7.00pm-4.45am. Recording: 'Back In The USSR' (takes 1-5).

Tape copying: 'Baby You're A Rich Man' (of remix mono 1).

Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Ken Scott; 2nd Engineer: John Smith.
First session after Ringo left the group. Copy of 'Baby You're A Rich Man' for Martin.

1969

'Tittenhurst', Suningdale, Ascot, Berkshire. Last photographic session. Photographers: Ethan Russell, Monty Fresco and Mal Evans. Partially shot.
Locations:

1) Pillars in front of the main house;

2) Main garden path;

3) Paddock of high grass;

4) John and yoko posing with donkeys;

5) cypress tree by the Diana statue;

6) Weeping blue Atlas cedar trees;

7) Atlas trees;

8) Lawn near main house;

9) Balcony;

10) Side doorway in the assembly hall;

11) Arched porches;

12) Walled path between cottages and main house;

13) Indoors;

14) Southern balcony of main house.

1970

'Live Peace In Toronto', 33rd and last week in the ranking (Billboard).

1971

Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, London. 'Art Spectrum', modern art exhibition.

5 films of John and Yoko are screened: 'Cold Turkey', 'The Ballad Of John And Yoko', 'Give Peace A Chance', 'Instant Karma!', 'Up Your Legs Forever'.

1972: Wings live: Kinema Roma, Antwerp

1974: Recording: Old Dirt Road, Scared, #9 Dream, Steel And Glass, Nobody Loves You (When You’re Down And Out) by John Lennon

1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Iowa State Fair, Des Moines

1995: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Pier 62/63, Seattle

2001: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Minnesota State Fair, Saint Paul

2001: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont

2003: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Riverfest Amphitheater, Little Rock

2012: John Lennon’s killer denied parole for seventh time

2012: Magical Mystery Tour to be released on DVD and Blu-ray

2019: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake

2023: Ringo Starr announces Rewind Forward EP

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