Beatles' break-up

Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison discuss the future of The Beatles

Sep 08, 1969

John Lennon tells the other Beatles he’s leaving the band

Sep 20, 1969

The “McCartney” press kit is sent to UK press

Apr 09, 1970

Newspapers announce that Paul McCartney has quit the Beatles

Apr 10, 1970

Lee Eastman asks for The Beatles to be dissolved

Jun 15, 1970

Paul McCartney files a lawsuit against the other three Beatles

Dec 31, 1970

The case for the dissolution of the Beatles & Co opens in London High Court

Jan 19, 1971

The trial for the dissolution of The Beatles’ contractual partnership – Day 1

Feb 19, 1971

The trial for the dissolution of The Beatles’ contractual partnership – Day 2

Feb 22, 1971

The trial for the dissolution of The Beatles’ contractual partnership – Day 3

Feb 23, 1971

The trial for the dissolution of The Beatles’ contractual partnership – Day 4

Feb 24, 1971

The trial for the dissolution of The Beatles’ contractual partnership – Day 6

Feb 26, 1971

The trial for the dissolution of The Beatles’ contractual partnership – Day 7

Mar 01, 1971

The trial for the dissolution of The Beatles’ contractual partnership – Decision

Mar 12, 1971

John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr decide not to appeal High Court order

Apr 25, 1971