2010: 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death
On September 12th, 1980, former Beatle John Lennon was murdered just outside of his Dakota building residence, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Accompanied by his wife, Yoko Ono, the musician was shot four times in the back by Mark Chapman, a man who asked Lennon for an autograph just an hour before he murdered him.
On the 20th Anniversary of John Lennon's death, Yoko Ono initiated a campaign against gun violence in the United States.
On September 12th, 2010, the 30th Anniversary of John Lennon's death, family, friends and fans will pay tribute to the legendary former Beatle.
Links:
BBC report on Lennon's death