John Lennon By JohnLennonAHS15 Oct 9, 1940 John Lennon was born in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Jul 1, 1946 John Lennon attempts to emigrate to New Zealand with his father. Sep 1, 1952 John Lennon attends Dovedale Primary School. Sep 1, 1956 Lennon forms the band known as the Quarrymen Jul 6, 1957 John Lennon Meets Paul McCartney Feb 9, 1961 The Beatles debut at Liverpool's Cavern Club. Jan 4, 1962 The Beatles feature on the front page of Mersey Beat. Aug 23, 1962 John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell. Jul 10, 1964 The Beatles release their first film, A Hard Day's Night. Aug 29, 1966 The Beatles perform their final concert. Mar 20, 1969 John Lennon marries Yoko Ono Sep 22, 1969 Abbey Road is released. Jul 1, 1971 John Lennon records "Imagine". Oct 9, 1975 Sean Ono Taro Lennon is born. Dec 8, 1980 John Lennon is assassinated. Jan 1, 1994 John Lennon is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.