John, Paul and George fly from London to Paris in prepeartion for their upcoming season at the Olympia Theatre.

The Beatles and guests play another two performances of “The Beatles Christmas Show” at the Astoria Cinema in Finsbury Park.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney are named ‘Outstanding Composers of 1963′ by music critics of The Times newspaper.

During the early afternoon The Beatles had taped a back stage interview for Southern TV’s show “Day By Day” in which Paul looks uncomfortable and distracted.

The group also appeared on a taped segment for the local BBC TV early evening magazine show “South Today“

After almost nine months of continuous touring, TV and radio appearances, as well as recording sessions, the Beatles took a much needed vacation. John flew to Paris with his wife Cynthia, where they were joined by Brian Epstein. George and his brother Peter flew to the USA to visit their sister Louise. Paul and Ringo headed off together for a break in Greece. They would be out of the country until October 2nd.

The Beatles perform a gig at the Public Hall in Preston. After the gig, Paul McCartney drives 25 miles to the Imperial Ballroom in Nelson to participate in judging for the “Imperial Miss 1963″ beauty pageant.

Paul McCartney drops by a recording session of Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas, who are recording two Lennon-McCartney songs, “Bad to Me” and “I Call Your Name.”

Paul McCartney’s 21st birthday is celebrated with a party at the house of Paul’s Auntie Gin. in Huyton, Liverpool.

John Lennon, who had become drunk, grew enraged when Bob Wooler hinted that John and Brian Epstein may have had a homosexual affair during their vacation to Spain. Lennon gave Wooler a severe beating. Wooler later sued Lennon over the highly-publicized incident, but he dropped the suit when John apologized and paid him damages of 200 pounds.

The Beatles perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time. for a live BBC radio broadcast of “Swinging Sound ’63.” The show is divided into two halves, with The Beatles appearing in both halves, but only the second half is broadcast. In the first half, The Beatles perform “Please Please Me” and “Misery.” In the second half, they play “Twist and Shout” and “From Me to You,” taking the producers by surprise, they had rehearsed “Thank You Girl” instead of “Twist and Shout,” but substituted the song unannounced. At the end of the show, The Beatles join the other artists in performing a grand finale version of “Mack the Knife.”

After the show, Paul McCartney meets, for the first time, actress and “teen personality” Jane Asher.

The press release gives the DVD details as follows:

“The Tomorrow Show With Tom Snyder: John, Paul, Tom And Ringo”
Distributed by Vivendi Universal
Selection Number: SF 10129
Suggested List Price: $24.99
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Total Running Time: 2¾ hours

Disc One:
John Lennon Tribute Original Air Date 12/9/80
Additional Guests: Lennon Immigration Attorney Leon Wildes, Journalist Lisa Robinson & Music Producer Jack Douglas
Disc 1: Total Running Time: 65 minutes
It was December 9, 1980, and John Lennon had been shot and killed just one day earlier outside his New York apartment. Not since April 25, 1975, on The Tomorrow Show With Tom Snyder had Lennon sat with anyone for a television interview. Snyder re-aired his conversation with the former Beatle while new guests Lisa Robinson and Jack Douglas provided additional commentary in light of the previous day’s tragic event.

Disc Two:
Paul McCartney Interview Original Air Date 12/20/79
Features Wings Music Video “Spin It On”
Additional Guests: Fellow Wings members Linda McCartney, Denny Laine & Laurence Juber
Live via satellite from London, it’s Paul McCartney! By 1979 Wings was already a great band with a solid following, but that didn’t stop Tom Snyder from asking Paul about a Beatles reunion. This conversation took place via satellite from London just prior to Wings going onstage for a holiday concert.

Ringo Starr Interview Original Air Date 11/25/81
Features Ringo Starr’s Music Video “Wrack My Brain”
Additional Guest: Actress (and Ringo’s wife) Barbra Bach, Actress Angie Dickinson
Disc 2: Total Running Time: 95 minutes
Interviewed in Los Angeles, Ringo talks about his then-current album Stop And Smell The Roses-a title that reflects what Ringo was in effect doing at that time after years of “turmoil, ecstasy, frenzy and confusion,” as Tom notes. Ringo also speaks out about his dear friend John Lennon.

To celebrate this incredible achievement Music Week has published a special tribute issue, with 16 pages dedicated to the life and work of Paul McCartney. Music Week looks at one of the most important and successful music careers in history, as well as talking to McCartney about the Brits honour, leaving EMI to sign with Starbucks’ new label, his current recording and touring plans plus life inside the greatest group of all time.