Dec. 8, 1980: John Lennon was killed
Patrick McFarland, a fan of former Beatle John Lennon, places a hat on a bust of the slain singer on the anniversary of Lennon's murder in New York on Monday, Dec. 8, 1986. Another fan brought the bust to Strawberry Fields, a 2Ω-acre "living tribute" to the slain rock star in New York's Central Park directly across the street from the Dakota, the apartment building, background, outside which Lennon was gunned down, Dec. 8, 1980. (AP Photo/Mario Suriani)
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John Lennon was shot by Mark David Chapman outside his apartment building in New York City. …
