Where were you on the 8th of December, 1980? A truly sad day for many people.

**Jack Schitt** · 08-12-11, 21:10

John Lennon was murdered on this day, 31 years ago. I remember it like yesterday. Special bulletin was read by a presenter on television (they didn't have breaking news then) and the world was in shock.

He believed in using music to promote compassion, love and peace. That day, he autographed a copy of the album, Double Fantasy, for the very man who would shoot him in the back a few hours later.

The murderer, Mark Chapman, remains in prison and six applications for release have been denied.

RIP, John Lennon.

**ThisUserNameIsTaken** · 08-12-11, 21:14

I don't remember it too well. The TV reception in my mother's uterus was shite.....

**johnnybbad** · 08-12-11, 21:16

sadly i wasnt born for another 6 years ...ha ha i dont dont even remember 1990 lol

**max california** · 08-12-11, 21:18

I was only 5, I don't remember it all.
He was a brilliant artist though

**sara26** · 08-12-11, 21:24

what an interesting way to find out your age

amazing artist

**ber** · 08-12-11, 21:26

While without doubt he had talent it must be said he was quite a weird individual

**volvic11** · 08-12-11, 21:29

Remember it well even though I was only 11, was a big Beatles and Lennon fan at the time.
Very sad day- it was one of those news stories that stops the world for a while.
Always wondered what great music did we miss
RIP JWL

**saoirsemac** · 08-12-11, 21:31

i wasnt even a twinkle in my fathers eye my brother was tho

**gaaman** · 08-12-11, 21:33

Was def in Dublin, culchies day out in Dublin

**lucy x** · 08-12-11, 22:01

I have no idea who is John Lennon but at least they found the culprit,if it makes you feel better

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