In pictures: The best photos of the Beatles from 1963 - and it’s 59 years since they recorded ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’

1963 was a big year for Liverpool’s favourite band.

On this day in 1963, the Beatles recorded their hit, ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ in London.

The fab four recorded the incredible song, and the single’s B-side, ‘This Boy’ at EMI Studios on October 17 1963.

We’ve compiled a gallery of the best photos of the rockstars, from 1963.

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