How long were the Beatles famous?

The Beatles became famous in the early 1960s, with their first single, "Love Me Do", released in 1962, gaining them attention in Liverpool. They rose to international stardom with their song "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in 1963, and their popularity and influence continued to grow throughout the 1960s. Although the band officially broke up in 1970, their music remains highly popular and influential today. Therefore, the Beatles' fame can be considered to have spanned from the early 1960s until the present day.