Paul McCartney visits Ringo Starr in hospital Wednesday 9 December 1964 People The day after George Harrison visited Ringo Starr in hospital, Paul McCartney paid a visit to the recuperating drummer. On 2 December 1964 Starr had his tonsils removed at University College Hospital in London. Security was a problem without the other Beatles present; when they paid a visit the attention from reporters and fans became even greater. Also on this day…Want more? Visit the Beatles history section.