<P> The break - up of the Beatles was a cumulative process that developed over the final years of their career , marked by rumours of a split and ambiguous comments by the members themselves regarding the future of the group . In September 1969 , John Lennon privately informed his bandmates that he was leaving the group , but there was no public acknowledgement of the break - up until 10 April 1970 , when Paul McCartney announced he was leaving the band . </P>
<P> The break - up of the Beatles was a cumulative process that developed over the final years of their career , marked by rumours of a split and ambiguous comments by the members themselves regarding the future of the group . In September 1969 , John Lennon privately informed his bandmates that he was leaving the group , but there was no public acknowledgement of the break - up until 10 April 1970 , when Paul McCartney announced he was leaving the band . </P>
when did the beatles announce their break up
when did the beatles announce their break up
10 April 1970
10 April 1970