Late Beatles star John Lennon would have been celebrating his 80th birthday today.
The musical legend died in New York in 1980, after he was shot by Mark David Chapman.
In the decades since, he has continued to have an enduring influence on popular culture, with fans marking what would have been his milestone birthday.
In his hometown of Liverpool, the council has launched a worldwide contest to find another great songwriter.
A collection of previously unseen pictures of Lennon in New York will also go on display at The Beatles Story in Liverpool.
But if you are unable to make it to the north west, we’ve uncovered some of the most beautiful and rare pictures of John taken during his time in one of the world’s biggest band’s ever to mark the occasion...
John Lennon
John Lennon Musician And Member Of The Beatles Leaning On A Table.(01 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by J Kelly/Daily Sketch/Shutterstock (892999a)John Lennon Musician And Member Of The Beatles Leaning On A Table. John Lennon Musician And Member Of The Beatles Leaning On A Table. (credit:J Kelly/Daily Sketch/Shutterstock)
John Lennon 80th birthday(02 of80)
File photo dated 24/06/67 of The Beatles John Lennon at EMI Studios, London, where they were rehearsing for their appearance in the international television programme 'Our World'. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
The Beatles - 1964(03 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Rosser/Shutterstock (10365c)The Beatles - John LennonThe Beatles - 1964 (credit:Richard Rosser/Shutterstock)
John Lennon 80th birthday(04 of80)
File photo dated 14/07/71 of John Lennon and wife Yoko Ono arriving at Heathrow Airport in London from New York for the publication of Yoko's paperback book "Grapefruit" by Sphere Books. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
John Lennon 80th birthday(05 of80)
File photo dated 26/10/65 of John Lennon at the Saville Theatre after receiving his MBE from Queen Elizabeth II. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
John Lennon Lying Down On Armchairs 1971(06 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Globe Photos/Mediapunch/Shutterstock (10192383a)John Lennon in Syracuse New York 1971John Lennon Lying Down On Armchairs 1971 (credit:Globe Photos/Mediapunch/Shutterstock)
John Lennon 80th birthday(07 of80)
File photo dated 18/06/68 of Victor Spinetti (left) John Lennon and Yoko Ono attending the first night of Lennon's first play at The Old Vic National Theatre in London. The play is adapted from two books by Lennon based on his own childhood. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
John Lennon 80th birthday(08 of80)
Embargoed to 0001 Friday October 9 File photo dated 22/08/68 of John Lennon with his then wife Cynthia Lennon at Heathrow Airport in London. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
John Lennon 80th birthday(09 of80)
File photo dated 10/12/68 of (left to right) Yoko Ono, Julian Lennon and his father John Lennon at the rehearsal of the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, at the Intertel Studios, Wembley, London. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO - 1968(10 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (24028b)JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONOJOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO - 1968 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
John Lennon 80th birthday(11 of80)
File photo dated 27/11/66 of John Lennon of The Beatles, in top hat and frock coat, standing guard among the palm trees placed there to adorn the entrance to a public lavatory in London, as he takes the part of a commissionaire hired out to give a running commentary about celebrities using the place. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
Various - 1960's(12 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron Joy/Shutterstock (83180mf)John Lennon - mid 1960sVarious - 1960's (credit:Ron Joy/Shutterstock)
Beatles break-up anniversary(13 of80)
File photo dated 24/06/67 of the Beatles (left to right) Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison rehearsing for their appearance in the internaional television programme 'Our World'. Friday marks the anniversary of the break-up of the world's biggest band, the Beatles, when Paul McCartney quit the group. (credit:PA)
THE BEATLES : 1963(14 of80)
JOHN LENNON OF 'THE BEATLES', REHEARSING IN LIVERPOOL. (credit:PA)
Beatles break-up anniversary(15 of80)
File photo dated 11/08/66 of (left to right) Beatles John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison as they boarded a plane in London. Friday marks the anniversary of the break-up of the world's biggest band, the Beatles, when McCartney quit the group. (credit:PA)
John Lennon 80th birthday(16 of80)
Embargoed to 0001 Friday October 9 File photo dated 18/11/67 of The Beatles, George Harrison and Ringo Starr (background l-r) and Paul McCartney and John Lennon (front l-r) with a cut-out of a Yellow Submarine, publicising the group's animated full-length feature film. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star John Lennon's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono(17 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kirsch/Mediapunch/Shutterstock (9344527a)John Lennon and Yoko OnoJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono (credit:Kirsch/Mediapunch/Shutterstock)
John Lennon 80th birthday(18 of80)
Embargoed to 0001 Friday October 9 File photo dated 15/02/68 of The Beatles star John Lennon, with his then wife Cynthia Lennon, at Heathrow Airport, prior to flying to India. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
John Lennon 80th birthday(19 of80)
Embargoed to 0001 Friday October 9 File photo dated 01/10/63 of The Beatles, (left to right), Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star John Lennon's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
John Lennon 80th birthday(20 of80)
File photo dated 14/07/71 of John Lennon. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)
Music - The Beatles - 'Easy Beat' - BBC Radio, London(21 of80)
Guitarist and singer from The Beatles, John Lennon, pictured during a break from recording the BBC radio programme 'Easy Beat'. (credit:PA)
Music - Royal Variety Command Performance - Rehearsals - Prince of Wales Theatre(22 of80)
The Beatles jump to it on stage, left to right, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. (credit:S&G and Barratts/EMPICS Archive)
THE BEATLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRITAIN - 1963(23 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sharok Hatami/Shutterstock (8258am)THE BEATLES - PAUL McCARTNEY AND JOHN LENNONTHE BEATLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRITAIN - 1963 (credit:Sharok Hatami/Shutterstock)
John Lennon 1980(24 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mediapunch/Shutterstock (10498323a)John Lennon On Stage 1980John Lennon 1980 (credit:Mediapunch/Shutterstock)
'The Music of Lennon and McCartney' TV Series - 16 Dec 1965(25 of80)
Editorial use onlyMandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (9006583i)John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney on set'The Music of Lennon and McCartney' TV Series - 16 Dec 1965On the 16th December 1965 ITV Granada screened a special programme celebrating songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The Beatles themselves appeared on the programme, along with other stars such as Cilla Black and Lulu. These images show Lennon and McCartney in rehearsals for the programme. (credit:ITV/Shutterstock)
THE BEATLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRITAIN - 1963(26 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sharok Hatami/Shutterstock (8258l)The Beatles - John LennonTHE BEATLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRITAIN - 1963 (credit:Sharok Hatami/Shutterstock)
JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO, AMERICA - 1980(27 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Pacific Press/Shutterstock (82860h)JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO IN CENTRAL PARKJOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO, AMERICA - 1980 (credit:Pacific Press/Shutterstock)
The Beatles(28 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Keystone/Shutterstock (439982ao)JOHN LENNON AND WIFE CYNTHIA AT HEATHROW AIRPORT, LONDON - 27 MAY 1964The Beatles (credit:Keystone/Shutterstock)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono at their home at Tittenhurst Park, Britain - 1970(29 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by George Konig/Shutterstock (104803f)John Lennon and Yoko Ono at Tittenhurst Park, Their Residence Between 11/08/69 and 30/08/71 in Sunningdale, Nr Ascot BerkshireJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono at their home at Tittenhurst Park, Britain - 1970 (credit:George Konig/Shutterstock)
The Beatles Filming 'Help' - 1965(30 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Pierluigi Praturlon/Shutterstock (11453b)John Lennon in Ailsa Avenue, TwickenhamThe Beatles Filming 'Help' - 1965 (credit:Pierluigi Praturlon/Shutterstock)
Northcliffe Collection - Beatles Collection(31 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Northcliffe Collection/ANL/Shutterstock (10031272m)John Lennon enjoys a cup of tea at London Airport as he prepares to return to France. John and George came back to London on two occasions for discussions with Brian Epstein during The Beatles' stint in Paris.. .Northcliffe Collection - Beatles Collection (credit:Northcliffe Collection/ANL/Shutterstock)
Various - 1960's(32 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron Joy/Curt Gunther/Shutterstock (83180mg)John Lennon - mid 1960sVarious - 1960's (credit:Ron Joy/Curt Gunther/Shutterstock)
Thames TV Archive(33 of80)
Editorial use only. No book publishingMandatory Credit: Photo by Fremantle Media/Shutterstock (826211ip)'Today' - Yoko Ono and John Lennon.Thames TV Archive (credit:Fremantle Media/Shutterstock)
Northcliffe Collection - Beatles Collection(34 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Northcliffe Collection/ANL/Shutterstock (10031272o)John Lennon and his first wife Cynthia (divorced November 1968) pictured at London Airport before flying out with the other Beatles for their American debut. The group are to appear on the Ed Sullivan TV show and are also to perform two concerts.1964. .Northcliffe Collection - Beatles Collection (credit:Northcliffe Collection/ANL/Shutterstock)
ITV ARCHIVE(35 of80)
Editorial use onlyMandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (998151de)'The Music of Lennon and McCartney' TV - 1965 - The Beatles - John LennonITV ARCHIVE (credit:ITV/Shutterstock)
THE BEATLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRITAIN - 1963(36 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (8258aw)JOHN LENNONTHE BEATLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRITAIN - 1963 (credit:Shutterstock)
ITV ARCHIVE(37 of80)
Editorial use onlyMandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (998151fu)'Late Scene Extra' TV - 1963 - The Beatles -Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison.ITV ARCHIVE (credit:ITV/Shutterstock)
John Lennon Singer Musician 1970 John Lennon Yoko Ono And Michael X Today.(38 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Monty Fresco/Daily Mail/Shutterstock (1032127a)John Lennon Singer Musician 1970 John Lennon Yoko Ono And Michael X Today. John Lennon Singer Musician 1970 John Lennon Yoko Ono And Michael X Today. (credit:Monty Fresco/Daily Mail/Shutterstock)
A Hard Day's Night - 1964(39 of80)
Editorial use only. No book cover usage.Mandatory Credit: Photo by United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock (5885019w)John Lennon, The BeatlesA Hard Day's Night - 1964Director: Richard LesterUnited ArtistsBRITAINScene StillMusicHard Days NightQuatre garçons dans le vent (credit:United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock)
Various - 1964(40 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (9241k)JOHN LENNONVarious - 1964 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
The Beatles Performing in Germany - 1966(41 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bill Orchard/Shutterstock (14563y)JOHN LENNONThe Beatles Performing in Germany - 1966 (credit:Bill Orchard/Shutterstock)
VARIOUS(42 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kay Cooper/Shutterstock (13527j)JOHN LENNON AND HIS WIFE CYNTHIAVARIOUS (credit:Kay Cooper/Shutterstock)
PEACE PROTEST AT THE AMSTERDAM HILTON HOTEL, NETHERLANDS - MAR 1969(43 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Crollalanza/Shutterstock (26963d)JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO IN BEDPEACE PROTEST AT THE AMSTERDAM HILTON HOTEL, NETHERLANDS - MAR 1969 (credit:Crollalanza/Shutterstock)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono 1969(44 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Globe Photos/Mediapunch/Shutterstock (10193565a)John Lennon and Yoko Ono 12/1969John Lennon and Yoko Ono 1969 (credit:Globe Photos/Mediapunch/Shutterstock)
Various - 1967(45 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (20092i)The Beatles - George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and Paul McCartneyVarious - 1967 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono at their home at Tittenhurst Park, Britain - 1970(46 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by George Konig/Shutterstock (104803b)JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO AT TITTENHURST PARK, THEIR RESIDENCE BETWEEN 11/08/69 AND 30/08/71 IN SUNNINGDALE, NR ASCOT BERKSHIREJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono at their home at Tittenhurst Park, Britain - 1970 (credit:George Konig/Shutterstock)
ITV ARCHIVE(47 of80)
Editorial use onlyMandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (998151ip)'The Music of Lennon and McCartney' TV - 1965 - The Beatles - John Lennon.ITV ARCHIVE (credit:ITV/Shutterstock)
JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO - 1969(48 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sipa/Shutterstock (298598a)JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONOJOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO - 1969 (credit:Sipa/Shutterstock)
ITV Archive(49 of80)
Editorial use onlyMandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (633717yc)The Beatles on 'People and Places' - 1963 -.John LennonITV Archive (credit:ITV/Shutterstock)
JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO - 1968(50 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (24028c)JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONOJOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO - 1968 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
John Lennon Pictured In Portsmouth Where They Were Supposed To Perform At The Guildhall The Gig Was Postponed Because Paul Mccartney Was Ill.(51 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Daily Mail/Shutterstock (1088896a)John Lennon Pictured In Portsmouth Where They Were Supposed To Perform At The Guildhall The Gig Was Postponed Because Paul Mccartney Was Ill. John Lennon Pictured In Portsmouth Where They Were Supposed To Perform At The Guildhall The Gig Was Postponed Because Paul Mccartney Was Ill. (credit:Daily Mail/Shutterstock)
THE BEATLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRITAIN - 1963(52 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (8258j)JOHN LENNONTHE BEATLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRITAIN - 1963 (credit:Shutterstock)
JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO WITH HER DAUGHTER - 1968(53 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Crollalanza/Shutterstock (27529a)JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO WITH HER DAUGHTER 1968JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO WITH HER DAUGHTER - 1968 (credit:Crollalanza/Shutterstock)
Various - 1963(54 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (7684a)The Beatles - Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George HarrisonVarious - 1963 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
John Lennon Downs A Pint Of Milk During Filming At The Scala Theatre London.(55 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hart/Evening News/Shutterstock (890349a)John Lennon Downs A Pint Of Milk During Filming At The Scala Theatre London. John Lennon Downs A Pint Of Milk During Filming At The Scala Theatre London. (credit:Hart/Evening News/Shutterstock)
The Beatles - 1967(56 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mal Evans/Shutterstock (21149a)The Beatles - John LennonThe Beatles - 1967 (credit:Mal Evans/Shutterstock)
VARIOUS - 1968(57 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (25569p)JOHN LENNON AND SON JULIANVARIOUS - 1968 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
Various - 1960's(58 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron Joy/Shutterstock (83180md)John Lennon - mid 1960sVarious - 1960's (credit:Ron Joy/Shutterstock)
John Lennon Pictured At The Foyle's Literary Luncheon Held In His Honour At The Dorchester. A Host Of Famous Faces From The Entertainment And Literary World Were There To Mark The Publication Of 'in His Own Write' By John Lennon.(59 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Daily Mail/Shutterstock (1087336a)John Lennon Pictured At The Foyle's Literary Luncheon Held In His Honour At The Dorchester. A Host Of Famous Faces From The Entertainment And Literary World Were There To Mark The Publication Of 'in His Own Write' By John Lennon. John Lennon Pictured At The Foyle's Literary Luncheon Held In His Honour At The Dorchester. A Host Of Famous Faces From The Entertainment And Literary World Were There To Mark The Publication Of 'in His Own Write' By John Lennon. (credit:Daily Mail/Shutterstock)
John Lennon Pictured In 1965.(60 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by ANL/Shutterstock (892579a)John Lennon Pictured In 1965. John Lennon Pictured In 1965. (credit:ANL/Shutterstock)
THE BEATLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRITAIN - 1963(61 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sharok Hatami/Shutterstock (8258af)THE BEATLES - JOHN LENNONTHE BEATLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, BRITAIN - 1963 (credit:Sharok Hatami/Shutterstock)
The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios for the 'Our World' live television broadcast, London, Britain - 25 June 1967(62 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (20093c)THE BEATLES AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS FOR THE ' OUR WORLD ' LIVE TELEVISION BROADCAST - 1967The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios for the 'Our World' live television broadcast, London, Britain - 25 June 1967 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
PEACE PROTEST AT THE AMSTERDAM HILTON HOTEL, NETHERLANDS - MAR 1969(63 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Crollalanza/Shutterstock (26963g)JOHN LENNONPEACE PROTEST AT THE AMSTERDAM HILTON HOTEL, NETHERLANDS - MAR 1969 (credit:Crollalanza/Shutterstock)
John Lennon And Eleanor Bron In A Scene From Eight Arms To Hold You With One Of Several Working Titles For The Film Help! In 1965.(64 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by ANL/Shutterstock (1089473a)John Lennon And Eleanor Bron In A Scene From Eight Arms To Hold You With One Of Several Working Titles For The Film Help! In 1965. John Lennon And Eleanor Bron In A Scene From Eight Arms To Hold You With One Of Several Working Titles For The Film Help! In 1965. (credit:ANL/Shutterstock)
Various - 1964(65 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (9241q)The Beatles - John LennonVarious - 1964 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
The Beatles - 1964(66 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (9489a)The Beatles - John LennonThe Beatles - 1964 (credit:Shutterstock)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono - 1979(67 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Antonio Di Filippo/Shutterstock (82859b)Yoko Ono and John Lennon in Cap D'AntibesJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono - 1979They are staying at the Eden Roc Hotel (credit:Antonio Di Filippo/Shutterstock)
The Beatles Tour of Denmark and Holland - 1964(68 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (9292c)John LennonThe Beatles Tour of Denmark and Holland - 1964 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
Beatles(69 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Harry Myers/Shutterstock (301547ce)'How I Won the War' Film premiere, London, Britain - 1967 - John LennonBeatles (credit:Harry Myers/Shutterstock)
Various - 1963(70 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (7748g)The Beatles - Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo StarrVarious - 1963 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Children 1969(71 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Globe Photos/Mediapunch/Shutterstock (10192471a)John Lennon and His Wife Yoko Ono with Their Children by Previous Marriages John's Son Julian 6 and Yoko's Daughter Kyoko 5 in Sutherland Scotland 1969John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Children 1969 (credit:Globe Photos/Mediapunch/Shutterstock)
John Lennon (died December 1980) The Guest Of Honour At The Foyles Luncheon At The Dorchester Seen Arriving With His Wife Cynthia Lennon To Mark The Publication Of His Book ''in His Own Write''. Cynthia And John Divorced November 1968.(72 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stilling/Evening News/Shutterstock (889633a)John Lennon (died December 1980) The Guest Of Honour At The Foyles Luncheon At The Dorchester Seen Arriving With His Wife Cynthia Lennon To Mark The Publication Of His Book 'in His Own Write'. Cynthia And John Divorced November 1968. John Lennon (died December 1980) The Guest Of Honour At The Foyles Luncheon At The Dorchester Seen Arriving With His Wife Cynthia Lennon To Mark The Publication Of His Book ''in His Own Write''. Cynthia And John Divorced November 1968. (credit:Stilling/Evening News/Shutterstock)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono - 1979(73 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Antonio Di Filippo/Shutterstock (82859d)John Lennon and Yoko Ono in Cap D'AntibesJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono - 1979They are staying at the Eden Roc Hotel (credit:Antonio Di Filippo/Shutterstock)
The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios for the 'Our World' live television broadcast, London, Britain - 25 June 1967(74 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Magnus/Shutterstock (20093bm)John LennonThe Beatles at Abbey Road Studios for the 'Our World' live television broadcast, London, Britain - 25 June 1967 (credit:David Magnus/Shutterstock)
John Lennon Pictured With His Second Wife Yoko Ono(75 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Daily Mail/Shutterstock (1077235a)John Lennon Pictured With His Second Wife Yoko Ono John Lennon Pictured With His Second Wife Yoko Ono (credit:Daily Mail/Shutterstock)
The Beatles(76 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Keystone/Shutterstock (439982i)JOHN LENNON - c 1967The Beatles (credit:Keystone/Shutterstock)
John Lennon 1975(77 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Globe Photos/Mediapunch/Shutterstock (10192564a)John Lennon 1975John Lennon 1975 (credit:Globe Photos/Mediapunch/Shutterstock)
John Lennon And Yoko Ono Arrive At Heathrow Airport From Vienna On April 1. The Couple Are Dressed Entirely In White. After The Campaign Against Them In The Press Earlier John And Yoko Were Surprised To Be Welcomed Home By Interviewers In England. At(78 of80)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by ANL/Shutterstock (890361a)John Lennon And Yoko Ono Arrive At Heathrow Airport From Vienna On April 1. The Couple Are Dressed Entirely In White. After The Campaign Against Them In The Press Earlier John And Yoko Were Surprised To Be Welcomed Home By Interviewers In England. At A Press Conference They Urged People To Plant Acorns As Part Of Their Campaign For Peace Explaining That They Would Be Sending Pairs Of Acorns To World Leaders And Asking Them To Do The Same. John Lennon And Yoko Ono Arrive At Heathrow Airport From Vienna On April 1. The Couple Are Dressed Entirely In White. After The Campaign Against Them In The Press Earlier John And Yoko Were Surprised To Be Welcomed Home By Interviewers In England. At (credit:ANL/Shutterstock)
ITV ARCHIVE(79 of80)
Editorial use onlyMandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (998151cv)'Late Scene Extra' TV - 1963 - The Beatles - John LennonITV ARCHIVE (credit:ITV/Shutterstock)
John Lennon 80th birthday(80 of80)
File photo dated 14/07/71 of singer John Lennon at Heathrow Airport for the launch of Yoko Ono's new book Grapefruit. Friday October 9 marks The Beatles star's 80th birthday. (credit:PA)