John Lennon

The birth of John Lennon

Oct 9, 1940

John Winston Lennon was born on October 9th, 1940 during a World War II air raid.

Lennon meets McCartney

Jul 6, 1957

Lennon askes Paul McCartney to join his band called the Quarrymen.

George joins John's band the Quarrymen

Jul 1, 1958

A friend of Paul's, George Harrison joins the Quarrymen.

The beginning of the Beatles

Aug 1, 1960

Instead of the Quarrymen The Beatles head for Hamburg to perform in a rock club along with Gerry and the Pacemakers, and Gene Vincent.

Brian Epstein is introduced to the Beatles

Nov 1, 1961

Record store manager Brian Epstein is introduced to the Beatles.

John's first marriage with Cynthia Powell

Aug 23, 1962

John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell.

"Please Help Me" album recorded in one day

Feb 1, 1963

The Beatles recorded "Please Help me" in one day.

The birth of julian lennon

Apr 8, 1963

Julian Lennon is born to John and Cynthia.

John and The Beatles begin their first American tour

Feb 1, 1964

The Beatles start their first American tour playing at the Coliseum in Washington, D.C., The Ed Sullivan Show, and at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

First book published

Mar 23, 1964

Lennon's first book "In His Own Write" was published.

World peremire

Jul 6, 1964

World premire of "A Hard Days Night" takes place in London