On this day in 1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time, forming a friendship that would eventually lead to The Beatles.

John Lennon was shot and killed in front of the Dakota Apartments in New York City on Dec. 8, 1980. Here’s everything to know about his death, his killer and his lasting impact on the world.

John Lennon, who rose to unimaginable fame first as one of the Beatles, then as a solo songwriter and activist, was shot and killed outside of his home in New York City on Dec. 8, 1980.

In the aftermath of Lennon’s death, Ono began to see this song in a different light. She began to see herself as the main character in this story. The Song John Lennon Was Working on the Day He Died ...

John Lennon was killed outside his New York City apartment 43 years ago. Here's what the killer has said about his motivation on December 8, 1980. Watch Party Newsletter What to watch Win $100 ...

On December 8, 1980, the day John Lennon was shot dead outside the Dakota, Mick was just a short distance away, recording with Foreigner at Electric Lady studios.

John Lennon, who rose to unimaginable fame first as one of the Beatles, then as a solo songwriter and activist, was shot and killed outside of his home in New York City on Dec. 8, 1980.

John Lennon, who rose to unimaginable fame first as one of the Beatles, then as a solo songwriter and activist, was shot and killed outside of his home in New York City on Dec. 8, 1980.