John Lennon

2016

A John Lennon fan bought a lock of his hair for $35,000 at an auction in Dallas, Texas, USA.

1990

One thousand radio stations from over 100 countries around the world simultaneously broadcast John Lennon's 'Imagine' in honor of what would have been his 50th birthday.

1984

Central Park designated a section of its grounds as 'Strawberry Fields' to commemorate John Lennon, who was shot dead in his nearby residence.

1981

Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for murdering John Lennon.

1981

Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty to the murder of John Lennon in New York.

1980

At 2 PM EST, there was a 10 minute moment of silence in memory of John Lennon.

1980

John Lennon had his last professional photoshoot.

1975

John Lennon sang 'Stand by Me' at his last ever solo live performance.

1974

John Lennon's album 'Walls and Bridges' was released in the US.

1974

John Lennon was given 60 days to leave the US.

1973

John Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was granted permanent residence in the United States.

1972

John Lennon and Yoko Ono were served deportation papers for overstaying in the US.

1972

The former United States Senator Strom Thurmond sent a secret memo to President Richard Nixon's aide, saying John Lennon should be deported.

1971

John Lennon released his second album, 'Imagine.'

1971

John Lennon and Yoko Ono left the UK and headed to New York City, US.

1968

John Lennon and Yoko Ono planted acorns for world peace after also mailing acorns to many world leaders to do the same.

1966

Christians burned Beatles records because of John Lennon's negative comments about Jesus.

1966

John Lennon made a controversial statement saying that the Beatles were 'more popular than Jesus.'

1964

Beatlemania arrived in the United States when the Beatles landed in New York.

1957

John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time at a church dinner party.