Murder of John Lennon
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On the night of 8 December 1980, English musician John Lennon, formerly of the Beatles, was shot and fatally wounded in the archway of The Dakota, his residence in Manhattan, New York City. The shoote
The Dakota, the site of John Lennon's murder.
Mug shot of Chapman (9 Dec 1980)
Annie Leibovitz's portrait of Lennon and Ono, taken on the day of the murder. It has since been considered one of the most important photos of all time.
The 72nd Street entrance to the Dakota, where Lennon was shot
John Lennon
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John Winston Ono Lennon was an English musician, songwriter and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's songwriting partnership w
Murder of John Lennon
…On the night of 8 December 1980, English musician John Lennon, formerly of the Beatles, was shot and fatally wounded in the archway of The Dakota, his residence in Manhattan, New York City. The shooter, Mark David…
Lennon in 1974
Lennon's home at 251 Menlove Avenue
Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Lennon and Paul McCartney in 1963
Lennon in 1964