On March 20, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Gibraltar, a British territory on the southern tip of Spain. The unconventional couple's wedding marked the beginning of their iconic partnership, both in their personal lives and their artistic endeavors.
Following the ceremony, John and Yoko flew to Amsterdam for their honeymoon, where they staged their first "Bed-In for Peace" at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel. The newlyweds invited the press into their honeymoon suite, where they sat in bed wearing white pajamas and discussed their views on world peace for a week straight.
The couple's famous Bed-In protests became a symbol of the counterculture movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. They used their celebrity status to promote their message of peace and love, and to protest against the Vietnam War.
During the Amsterdam Bed-In, John and Yoko recorded the anthem "Give Peace a Chance," which became an instant hit and a rallying cry for the anti-war movement. The song features simple lyrics that encouraged listeners to come together and demand an end to violence and conflict.
John and Yoko's wedding and subsequent Bed-In protests cemented their status as one of the most iconic and influential couples in music history. Their legacy continues to inspire generations of artists and activists who seek to use their platforms to promote social and political change.
