Paul McCartney released his album McCartney III.

Paul McCartney married Nancy Shevell in a civil ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall, London.

John Lennon was murdered in New York City.

An English court legally dissolved the Beatles' partnership.

Paul McCartney filed a suit for the formal dissolution of the Beatles' partnership.

Paul McCartney announced his departure from the Beatles.

The Beatles adopted their final name and recruited drummer Pete Best.

Paul McCartney met John Lennon and his band, the Quarrymen, at the St Peter's Church Hall fête in Woolton.

Paul McCartney's mother, Mary Patricia, died of an embolism as a complication of surgery for breast cancer.

Paul McCartney was born at Walton Hospital in Liverpool.