A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE BEATLES

April 13th, 1961	The Beatles perform at the Top Ten Club, Reeperbahn, Hamburg, West Germany.
April 13th, 1962	The Beatles begin a seven-week stint at the Star-Club, Hamburg, West Germany. They were required to perform for four hours one night and for three hours the next, alternating back and forth (performing in shifts of one hour on, one hour off). From April 13 through May 31 they had only one night off (April 20, Good Friday). Over a period of 48 nights they logged 172 hours on stage. For two weeks the Beatles shared the bill with Gene Vincent.
April 13th, 1963	The Beatles record their first television appearance on the national BBC network, on the TV program "The 625 Show". Recording for the program is in Studio E of Lime Grove Studios, Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush, London. The Beatles perform three songs: "From Me to You", "Thank You Girl", and "Please Please Me". This recording session prevents The Beatles from making an advertised personal appearance (not performing, just "showing up") at a dance in Lancashire. Since they were in London, The Beatles went to a party hosted by Shadows guitarist Bruce Welch, where they meet Cliff Richard.
April 13th, 1965	The Beatles complete filming for the "Relativity Cadenza" scene for their movie "HELP!" (the name "Eight Arms to Hold You" having been dropped).
April 13th, 1965	The Beatles in the recording studio (Studio Two, EMI Studios, London). Having completed a day of filming at Twickenham Film Studios, The Beatles begin the recording of John's song "Help!", the title track for The Beatles' movie-in-progress and the next Beatles album and single. Recorded from beginning to completion in one session (7:00 pm - 11:15 pm), taping 12 takes and numerous overdubs. John Lennon would later refer to "Help!" as one of his first songs dealing with his personal feelings. The "Help!" single would be released on July 23, the album on August 6.
April 13th, 1966	The Beatles in the recording studio (Studio Three, EMI Studios, London). The Beatles complete the song "Love You To", then set about recording their next single. Two takes of the rhythm track for "Paperback Writer" are recorded, the second take being selected as the basic track to which overdubs will be added later.