When was Paul McCartney born and where did he enter the world?
James Paul McCartney was born on the 18th of June 1942 at Walton Hospital in Liverpool. He entered the world just as the Second World War was drawing to a close.
Common questions about Paul McCartney
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who did Paul McCartney meet on the 6th of July 1957 and what band did they form?
On the 6th of July 1957, Paul McCartney met John Lennon and his band the Quarrymen at a church hall fête in Woolton. The group evolved over the following years to adopt the name the Beatles and recruit George Harrison and Stuart Sutcliffe.
What album did Paul McCartney release in 1970 and how many people attended his concert at Maracanã Stadium in 1990?
Paul McCartney released his first solo album McCartney in 1970 which was a US number-one album. On the 21st of April 1990, 184,000 people attended his concert at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
When did Paul McCartney marry Linda Eastman and what child did they have in August 1969?
Paul McCartney married his first wife Linda Eastman in March 1969. In August 1969, the couple had their first child Mary named after his late mother.
What album did Paul McCartney release on the 18th of December 2020 and what was the title of his 2025 protest track?
Paul McCartney released his 18th solo album McCartney III on the 18th of December 2020. In November 2025, he released a nearly silent track as part of a protest LP called Is This What We Want?.