ON THIS DAY IN 1963, THE BEATLES MADE THEIR TELEVISION DEBUT

Performing on UK music program, “Ready, Steady, Go!”, the group mimed “Twist and Shout”, “I’ll Get You” and “She Loves You”. The program transitioned to real live performances the following year in 1964.

The group was also interviewed by Dusty Springfield, who assisted in hosting the program. Paul McCartney took part in judging a miming competition won by 13-year-old Melanie Coe, who made headlines years later when she ran away from home, prompting Paul to write the song “She’s Leaving Home”, without realising he’d met the girl before.

The show was recorded and later released, as well as two other Beatle’s performances on the show in the following years.