Fans Celebrate John Lennon’s 80th Birthday With Central Park Tribute – CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Celebrations Friday marked the birthday of the late John Lennon.

Fans lifted their voices in Central Park.

They gathered at Strawberry Fields, the world named after Lennon’s music and devoted to him.

He turned well-known as one of many Beatles however was often known as a peace activist.

Lennon was shot and killed in 1980 exterior his Manhattan residence constructing.

Friday would have been his 80th birthday.

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