New Yardbirds lineup plays first showSep 7, 1968Labels: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Gladsaxe TeenLedZeppelin comWikipedia
Scandinavian debut tour ends, band pivotsSep 17, 1968Labels: Scandinavian tour, New YardbirdsWikipediaLedZeppelin com
Debut album recorded at Olympic StudiosOct 1, 1968Labels: Olympic Studios, Debut albumWikipediaWikipedia
UK touring begins under “New Yardbirds”Oct 4, 1968Labels: Mayfair Ballroom, UK tourLedZeppelin comWikipedia
First concert billed as “Led Zeppelin”Oct 25, 1968Labels: University of, Led ZeppelinLedZeppelin comWikipedia
Debut album released in the United StatesJan 1, 1969Labels: Debut album, Atlantic RecordsWikipediaWikipedia
Second North American tour consolidates popularityApr 24, 1969Labels: Second North, Led ZeppelinWikipediaWikipedia
Led Zeppelin II released after tour-based recordingOct 22, 1969Labels: Led Zeppelin, Recording sessionsWikipediaWikipedia
Royal Albert Hall show filmed in LondonJan 9, 1970Labels: Royal Albert, Filmed concertLedZeppelin comWikipedia
Led Zeppelin III release expands the band’s rangeOct 5, 1970Labels: Led Zeppelin, Album releaseLedZeppelin comWikipedia
North America 1971 tour begins in VancouverAug 19, 1971Labels: 1971 North, VancouverLedZeppelin comWikipedia
1972 North American tour demonstrates sustained demandMay 27, 1972Labels: 1972 North, Arena showsWikipediaLedZeppelin com
Tampa Stadium concert sets attendance milestoneMay 5, 1973Labels: Tampa Stadium, Attendance recordLedZeppelin comWikipedia
Madison Square Garden shows filmed for lasting recordJul 27, 1973Labels: Madison Square, The SongWikipediaWikipedia