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Behind the curtain: a daily look into the life of Paul McCartney.

Photo: Paul McCartney, reading the Observer, 20 Forthlin Road, 21 October 1962. Photo by Mike McCartney taken a few weeks after the release of Love Me Do.

1968
Apple Records is officially launched
Aug 11, 1968
The president of Capitol Records visits The Beatles for the launch of Apple Records
August 10-11, 1968
The president of Capitol Records visits The Beatles for the launch of Apple Records
August 10-11, 1968
Paul McCartney plays "Hey Jude" at Mick Jagger's birthday party
Aug 8, 1968
Paul McCartney paints "Hey Jude / Revolution" on the Apple Boutique windows
Aug 8, 1968
"Yellow Submarine" general release in the UK
Aug 4, 1968
"Thingumybob" series premieres on UK TV
Aug 2, 1968
The Aerovons meet Paul McCartney at the Speakeasy
August 1968 ?
The Aerovons meet Paul McCartney at the Speakeasy
August 1968 ?
The Apple shop in Baker Street closes down
Jul 31, 1968
The "Mad Day Out" photo session
Jul 28, 1968
Pattie Harrison and Jenny Boyd opens an antique store in London
Jul 24, 1968
Paul McCartney comments about his break-up with Jane Asher
Jul 21, 1968
Jane Asher announces her separation from Paul McCartney
Jul 20, 1968
"Yellow Submarine" world premiere
Jul 17, 1968
Apple moves into its new headquarters at 3 Savile Row, London
Jul 15, 1968
David Peel asks Paul McCartney to sponsor a children show
June 1968
Paul, George and Ringo attend a press screening of "Yellow Submarine"
Jul 8, 1968
Paul McCartney discusses Apple at lunch with EMI chairman and banker
Jul 2, 1968
Paul McCartney begins his journey back to London
June 24-25, 1968
Paul McCartney begins his journey back to London
June 24-25, 1968
Paul and Linda on a sailing trip to Santa Catalina Island
Jun 23, 1968
Paul McCartney spends time with Linda Eastman
Jun 22, 1968
Paul McCartney attends the Capitol Convention in Los Angeles
Jun 21, 1968
Paul McCartney flies to New York to promote Apple
Jun 20, 1968
Paul McCartney celebrates his 26th birthday
Jun 18, 1968
Paul McCartney attends his brother Mike's wedding as best man
Jun 8, 1968
Paul McCartney writes "Hey Jude" and visits Cynthia Lennon
June 1968
Paul McCartney writes "Hey Jude" and visits Cynthia Lennon
June 1968
Paul McCartney writes "Hey Jude" and visits Cynthia Lennon
June 1968
Mary Hopkin is filmed for Apple promo film
Circa June 1968
Paul McCartney directs promo film for Grapefruit
May 26, 1968
Paul and Jane attend a Scaffold concert
May 24, 1968
Apple Tailoring opens
May 23, 1968
Paul McCartney attends Andy Williams' concert
May 21, 1968
The Beatles attend a housewarming party by Harold Pinter
May 19, 1968
Paul McCartney joins the 1968 FA Cup final
May 18, 1968
"McGough & McGear" album is launched with a lunch party
May 17, 1968
The Apple shop mural is being removed
May 15-18, 1968
Paul and John fly from New York to London
May 15, 1968
The Beatles promote Apple Corps in New York
May 14, 1968
Paul and John give interviews to the US business press
May 13, 1968
Paul and John meet Ron Kass in New York
May 12, 1968
Paul McCartney and John Lennon fly to New York to promote Apple
May 11, 1968
Mary Hopkin appears on "Opportunity Knocks" TV show
May 5, 1968
Paul McCartney meets with duo Drew And Dy
May 1968
The Beatles acquire the property at 3 Savile Row, London
May 1968
Apple publishes an ad to find new talent
Apr 19, 1968
Paul McCartney meets American scriptwriter Francie Schwartz
April or May 1968
Paul McCartney meets American scriptwriter Francie Schwartz
April or May 1968

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