5 October 1962: Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You (Single Release Note)
The Beatles released their debut single, "Love Me Do," on October 5, 1962, featuring two Lennon-McCartney originals. It reached #17 on UK charts by December. The recording process involved three versions with different drummers, highlighting the band's evolving chemistry and Ringo Starr's growing role. The single marked the beginning of Beatlemania.