Lennon's death

Dec 8, 2008

aAbrilliant life came to an untimely end when Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment.

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Albums released

1985

By 1985 the beatles had recorded 40 albums.Over one billion records were sold .

Lennon out of site

1975

Beginning with the birth of his second son, Sean Ono Lennon, in 1975, John Lennon dropped out of sight for five years.

Give Peace a Chance

May 31, 1969

"Give Peace a Chance" was recorded on 1 June 1969 in Room 1742 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel .

Final album of the Beetels

1968

The Beatles recorded their final album, Abbey Road, in the summer of 1969.

Divorce

Nov 8, 1968

A divorce is granted to John and Cynthia Lennon

60,000 fans

Aug 14, 1965

The Beatles play in front of almost 60,000 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City

'A Hard Day's Night'

Jul 5, 1964

The world premiere of The Beatles' 'A Hard Day's Night' takes place in London.

Brian Epstein

Nov 1, 1961

Local record store manager Brian Epstein is introduced to the Beatles. He soon signs a contract to manage them.

Journey to West Germany

Jul 31, 1960

The Beatles make their debut in Hamburg, West Germany, with Stu Sutcliffe on bass and Pete Best on drums.

John Lennon's mother's death

Jul 14, 1958

On 15 July 1958, when Lennon was 17, his mother was struck and killed by a car driven by a drunk, off-duty police officer.

John Lennen's first performence in high school

Sep 1957

Paul McCartney, aged 15, performs with The Quarry Men, led by John Lennon.

John Lennon's first guitar

1956

In 1956, Aunt Mimi bought Lennon a guitar.His incessant playing prompted her to remark, "The guitar's all very well as a hobby, John, but you'll never make a living out of it."

John Lennon Born

Oct 8, 1940

John Lennon was born to the sound of Hitler's bombs in Liverpool on the night of October 9th 1940.

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