This Day In History - John Lennon Shot 1980

John Lennon Shot 1980

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

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Event Description

Singer John Lennon is shot and killed by Mark David Chapman outside his apartment building in New York City. After committing the murder, Chapman waited calmly outside, reading a copy of The Catcher in the Rye.

Event Location

New York City, NY