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Today in History: Beatles debut single “Love Me Do” released UK

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC · How we work

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On 5 October 1962, the Beatles released their debut single “Love Me Do” in the United Kingdom, backed by “P.S. I Love You.” The record climbed to number 17 on the UK chart, providing the group’s first commercial breakthrough and paving the way for their subsequent worldwide impact.

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On 5 October 1962, the Beatles released their debut single “Love Me Do” in the United Kingdom, backed by “P.S. I Love You.” The record climbed to number 17 on the UK chart, providing the group’s first commercial breakthrough and paving the way for their subsequent worldwide impact.