Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. Want to learn more about what happened on January 30, or any other day of the year? Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every morning. (more) Today in History—January 30: The Impromptu Concert that Became the Beatles’ Last Written by Mic Anderson Mic Anderson is the assistant director of Copy at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mic Anderson Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Jan. 27, 2026 •History In the early afternoon of January 30, 1969, passersby along London’s Savile Row heard history being made: On the rooftop of Apple Corps headquarters, the Beatles played what would turn out to be their final concert together. Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. Want to learn more about what happened on January 30, or any other day of the year? Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every morning.Encyclopædia Britannica,...

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