On this day in 1970 – The Beatles hit number one with ‘Let It Be’ Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 by Bob Ballard On this day in 1970 – The Beatles started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Let It Be’. It became the group’s 19th US No.1 in 6 years. The track was a No.2 hit in the UK.