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  1. On This Day January 27 1984 - Milk and Honey by John Lennon & Yoko Ono Was Released in the United States

    On This Day January 27 1984 - Milk and Honey by John Lennon & Yoko Ono Was Released in the United States

    On this day January 27 1984, Milk and Honey by John Lennon and Yoko Ono was released in the United States, following its earlier international release. The album featured recordings completed shortly before Lennon’s death and served as a companion piece to Double Fantasy, blending polished pop...
  2. On This Day December 27 1980 - (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon Hit Number One on the US Billboard Charts

    On This Day December 27 1980 - (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon Hit Number One on the US Billboard Charts

    On this day December 27 1980, (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon reached number one on the US Billboard charts, becoming a defining moment in early 80s music history. The song marked a return to a warm, classic pop sound and quickly resonated with listeners during a period of renewed...
  3. On This Day December 8 1980 – John Lennon Was Murdered in New York City

    On This Day December 8 1980 – John Lennon Was Murdered in New York City

    On this day December 8 1980 John Lennon was murdered outside The Dakota apartment building in New York City. He was returning home when he was approached and shot by Mark David Chapman, ending the life of one of the most influential figures in modern music. Lennon’s death sent shockwaves across...
  4. On This Day October 23, 1980 – John Lennon Released Just Like Starting Over

    On This Day October 23, 1980 – John Lennon Released Just Like Starting Over

    On this day October 23, 1980, John Lennon released his single Just Like Starting Over, marking his long awaited return to music after a five year hiatus. The song served as the lead single from his upcoming album Double Fantasy, which he recorded with Yoko Ono. With its nostalgic rock and roll...
  5. On This Day October 10 1988 - Imagine John Lennon Soundtrack Was Released

    On This Day October 10 1988 - Imagine John Lennon Soundtrack Was Released

    On this day October 10 1988, the soundtrack album Imagine John Lennon was released, accompanying the documentary film that celebrated the life, music, and legacy of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. The album featured a collection of songs from both John Lennon’s solo...
  6. On This Day August 24 1981 – John Lennon's Killer Mark David Chapman Was Sentenced 20 Years to Life

    On This Day August 24 1981 – John Lennon's Killer Mark David Chapman Was Sentenced 20 Years to Life

    On this day August 24 1981, Mark David Chapman was officially sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of John Lennon. The sentencing followed Chapman's shocking and tragic act on December 8 1980 when he shot and killed the former Beatle outside The Dakota building in New York...
  7. On This Day August 4 1980 – John Lennon And Yoko Ono Began Recording Their Double Fantasy Album

    On This Day August 4 1980 – John Lennon And Yoko Ono Began Recording Their Double Fantasy Album

    On this day August 4 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began recording their Double Fantasy album, marking the start of a highly anticipated musical comeback for Lennon after five years away from the spotlight. Recorded at the Hit Factory in New York City, the sessions were deeply personal...
  8. On This Day: March 21 1984 Part of Central Park Was Named Strawberry Fields in Honor of John Lennon

    On This Day: March 21 1984 Part of Central Park Was Named Strawberry Fields in Honor of John Lennon

    On this day March 21 1984 a section of Central Park in New York City was officially named Strawberry Fields in honor of John Lennon. The 2.5-acre area located near West 72nd Street and Central Park West was dedicated as a peaceful memorial to the legendary Beatles musician who was tragically...
  9. On This Day: March 9 1984 Borrowed Time by John Lennon Was Released in the UK

    On This Day: March 9 1984 Borrowed Time by John Lennon Was Released in the UK

    On this day March 9 1984 the song Borrowed Time by John Lennon was released as a single from the posthumous album Milk and Honey in the UK. The track reflected Lennon’s renewed outlook on life before his tragic death blending reggae-inspired rhythms with introspective lyrics about appreciating...
  10. Pete

    On This Day February 10 1986 - Live in New York City by John Lennon Was Released

    Pete has published a news story: Live in New York City by John Lennon Released in 1986. Read the full story here...
  11. On This Day February 10 1986 - Live in New York City by John Lennon Was Released

    On This Day February 10 1986 - Live in New York City by John Lennon Was Released

    On this day, February 10, 1986, Live in New York City, a posthumous live album by John Lennon, was released. The album featured recordings from Lennon’s famous 1972 Madison Square Garden concerts, which were his last full length live performances before his tragic passing in 1980. The album was...
  12. Pete

    Double Fantasy (1980)

    Title: Double Fantasy Artist: John Lennon Genre: Classic Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - (Just Like) Starting Over - 2 - Kiss Kiss Kiss - 3 - Cleanup Time - 4 - Give Me Something - 5 - I'm Losing You - 6 - I'm Moving On - 7 - Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) - 8 - Watching the...
  13. Pete

    Today on August 24th Mark David Chapman was sentenced

    Today on August 24th Mark David Chapman was sentenced for the murder of John Lennon. On December 8th 1980 around 10:50 pm Chapman followed Lennon into an archway of a building and then shot him twice in the back. John Lennon was pronounced dead on arrival at 11:15. Earlier that day John Lennon...
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