John Lennon Anniversary

John Lennon Anniversary

Flowers, photos and memorabilia adorn the "Imagine" mosaic in Central Park's Strawberry Fields, in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, on the 40th anniversary of the death of John Lennon. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

(East Farmingdale, NY)-  Today marks the 40th anniversary of the death of music legend, John Lennon.  The former Beatle, was shot outside his Manhattan apartment by a fan, on December 8, 1980.  Fans set up a makeshift memorial at Central Park’s, Strawberry Fields with flowers, photographs, candles and other memorabilia.

Photo: (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)