Paul's Significant Events. By PMccartneyMM16 Jun 18, 1942 Paul Mccartney was born on June 18 1942 Period: Jun 18, 1942 to May 9, 2016 Paul's Significant Achievements. Jun 14, 1960 The Beatles Make their Debut in Hamburg, West Germany Feb 9, 1964 Beatles Play on Ed Sullivan Show May 17, 1965 The Beatles are awarded England's prestigious MBE. Jan 30, 1969 Beatles perform last live show Apr 10, 1970 Paul Leaves the Beatles Jul 13, 1985 Paul McCartney’s performance of “Let It Be” closes the Live Aid benefit concert at Wembley Stadium in Britain. Feb 21, 1990 Paul receives the lifetime achievement award at the Grammy's. Mar 11, 1997 Paul Mccartney Is knighted and becomes Sir Paul Mccartney. Apr 17, 1998 Paul's wife Linda Passes away Jun 11, 2002 Paul Gets remarried to Heather Mills Mar 3, 2006 Paul Mccartney goes to Canada to stop Seal KIllings Mar 17, 2008 Paul and Heather get divorced Jan 18, 2009 Glass walls is made Oct 9, 2011 Paul Gets remarried to Nancy Shevell