A catalytic converter is a device that uses a catalyst to convert three harmful compounds in car exhaust into harmless compounds. The three harmful compounds are: 1  Hydrocarbons (in the form of unburned gasoline). 2  Carbon monoxide (formed by the combustion of gasoline).
Best Answer: What broke up the Beatles was Paul's public announcement on April 10th, 1970, that the Beatles would never work together again. John Lennon - 1970â1980: Solo career. Died: 8 December 1980 (aged 40) Studio albums. 1. John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970) - UK #8, US #6 RIAA: Gold.
The Beatles with American rock and roll musician Gene Vincent (1935 - 1971) at the Star Club, Hamburg, April-May 1962. Left to right: Paul McCartney, original drummer Pete Best, George Harrison (1943 - 2001) John Lennon (1940 - 1980) and Vincent. | Getty Images. On Aug. 16, 1962, Pete Best was fired from the Beatles.The British rock band decided to fire their original drummer and replace him with Ringo Starr. The band went on to become one of the most successful and critically-renowned bands in history.he Beatles with American rock and roll musician Gene Vincent (1935 - 1971) at the Star Club, Hamburg, April-May 1962. Left to right: Paul McCartney, original drummer Pete Best, George Harrison (1943 - 2001) John Lennon (1940 - 1980) and Vincent. | Getty Images. On Aug. 16, 1962, Pete Best was fired from the Beatles.