Global Beatles Day: 22 brilliant photos of the Fab Four in Liverpool
The band released their first album over 60 years ago
Today, June 25, is Global Beatles Day – an annual celebration honouring the ideals of the Beatles.
Decades ago, four young lads from Liverpool – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – changed music as we knew it and changed the world. Formed following a chance meeting between John Lennon and Paul McCartney at the Woolton Village Fete, in 1957, they released their first album, Please Please Me, in 1962.
The band went on to have 17 number ones in the UK as well as dominating the US charts and in later years solo careers and endeavours. To mark Global Beatles Day, we've delved into the archives to rediscover these brilliant photos of The Beatles in Liverpool in the 1964.
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Courtesy of our archives, Mirrorpix, the majority of these images were taken four days after the world premiere of A Hard Day's Night in London, as The Beatles arrived in Liverpool for the northern England premiere on July 10, 1964. The Beatles flew to the city and were greeted upon arrival at Speke Airport by 3,000 fans.
Later driven to Liverpool Town Hall in a police cavalcade, with an estimated 200,000 people lining the route, the band later travelled to the Odeon Cinema for the charity premiere of A Hard Days Night. After the screening, the group returned to Speke Airport where they flew back to London.
But some images also show The Beatles in November that year at the Empire Theatre. A trip back in time, here are 22 photos of the Fab Four in Liverpool in years gone by.
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John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr leaving the aircraft at Liverpool Airport for the Northern Premiere of "A Hard Day's Night". DJ, David Jacobs stands behind the Beatles. July 10, 1964
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Paul McCartney of The Beatles backstage with two fans at the Liverpool Empire. December 5, 1964
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Premier of "A Hard Day's Night", crowds gather to catch sight of The Beatles before the Northern premier starts in Liverpool. July 10, 1964
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Paul McCartney pictured on the plane flying into Liverpool for the Premier of A Hard Day's Night. July 10 1964
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The Beatles relaxing backstage at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool as they give a concert, the second preview of The Beatles Christmas Show in the north of England, ahead of its full run at the Astoria Cinema in London. They are pictured with young fans Elaine Shoreman and Gillian Brighton, both aged 15 who were invited to meet the group. George Harrison and and Paul McCartney acting out their take on Beatlemania that has swept across Britain with the two teenagers. December 22, 1963
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Four days after the world premiere of A Hard Day's Night in London, The Beatles arrived in Liverpool for the northern England premiere. The group are pictured here on the balcony of the town hall with Alderman Louis Caplan and Lady Mayoress Mrs Fanny Bodeker. Beatles left to right are; John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. July 10, 1964
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The Beatles in Liverpool, Friday July 10, 1964. Back home for evening premiere of 'A Hard Day's Night' at the Odeon Cinema. Pictured, Beatles with Lady Mayoress, at Town Hall for Civic Reception
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Premier of "A Hard Day's Night", crowds gather to catch sight of The Beatles before the Northern premier starts in Liverpool. Ringo Starr pictured here smoking a cigarette after leaving the car. July 10, 1964
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The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Day's Night. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison pictured here waving from the steps of the plane as they land in Liverpool. July 10, 1964
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The Beatles backstage at Liverpool Empire 1964
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Northern premier of The Beatles film "A Hard Day's Night". John Lennon seen escorted by police down a road filled with fans in Liverpool. July 13, 1964
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Northern premier of The Beatles film "A Hard Day's Night". George Harrison being photographed as he gets into the car on the way to the premier in Liverpool on July 13, 1964
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The Beatles enjoy a cigarette break on the balcony of the Empire Theatre in Liverpool. November 8, 1964
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The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Day's Night. The Beatles, are greeted by crowds of fans, as they leave the Liverpool airport they flew into for the Premier of A Hard Day's Night. July 10, 1964
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The Beatles arrive in Liverpool for film premiere of `A Hard Day's Night' at the Odeon Cinema, Liverpool, July 10, 1964. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr. They flew to the city and were greeted upon arrival at Speke Airport by 3,000 fans
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British pop stars The Beatles arrive at Speke Airport, Liverpool in their home city ahead of the northern premiere of their first film "A Hard Day's Night". The group pictured left to right standing (front) George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney with John Lennon waving behind them on the aeroplane steps. July 10, 1964
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The Beatles hold a press conference at Speke Airport, Liverpool as they arrive in the city for the Northern Premiere of A Hard Day's Night in which the group star. Beatles pictured are Paul McCartney (left) and George Harrison. July 10, 1964
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The Beatles hold a press conference at Speke Airport, Liverpool as they arrive in the city for the Northern Premiere of A Hard Day's Night in which the group star. Beatles pictured are Paul McCartney (left) and George Harrison. July 10, 1964
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George Harrison with a girl he took out to dinner in a Liverpool club last night. February 1964
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The Beatles cooling down at Liverpool Empire, November 1964
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The Beatles in Speke Airport for premiere of Hard Days Night in Liverpool met by photographers , 1964
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John Lennon plays instrument to police band euphonium in Liverpool watched by Ringo & George 1964
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