Les Paul died at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York, from complications of pneumonia at the age of 94. His death marked the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and a lasting influence on guitarists and recording techniques. His passing was mourned by musicians worldwide.

Mary Ford died. This marked the end of her life after divorce from Les Paul in 1964.

Les Paul and Mary Ford divorced after she became tired of touring. This marked the end of their highly successful musical partnership and marriage.

Mary Ford gave birth to their first child but the girl was born prematurely and died when she was four days old.

Les Paul married Mary Ford. This marks the beginning of his second marriage.

Les Paul and Virginia Webb divorced. This marks the end of his first marriage.

Les Paul was involved in a near-fatal automobile accident on an icy Route 66 west of Davenport, Oklahoma. He shattered his right arm and elbow among multiple injuries. This event significantly impacted his career, requiring extensive recovery and influencing his guitar-playing technique.

Les Paul played with Nat King Cole and other artists in the inaugural Jazz at the Philharmonic concert in Los Angeles, California, as a last-minute replacement for Oscar Moore. His solo on "Body and Soul" is a demonstration of his admiration for and emulation of Django Reinhardt, as well as his development of original lines.

Les Paul married Virginia Webb. This marks the beginning of his first marriage.

Lester William Polsfuss, later known as Les Paul, was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This date marks the beginning of the life of a highly influential figure in the history of music and guitar technology. His birth laid the foundation for his future contributions to jazz, country, blues, rock and roll, and the invention of the solid-body electric guitar.