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Remembering John Lennon on his 83rd birthday: Look back at the rock legend's life, career

Rock singer-songwriter John Lennon, born Oct. 9, 1940, became one of the leading musical figures of the 20th century through his work with The Beatles and his own solo catalog. Lennon's peace anthem "Imagine" became a top five hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and has sold 3 million records. Lennon died at age 40 on Dec. 8, 1980, after a fan shot him in front of his apartment complex in New York City. In honor of what would've been Lennon's 83rd birthday, we revisit his life in photos.
Rock singer-songwriter John Lennon, born Oct. 9, 1940, became one of the leading musical figures of the 20th century through his work with The Beatles and his own solo catalog. Lennon's peace anthem "Imagine" became a top five hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and has sold 3 million records. Lennon died at age 40 on Dec. 8, 1980, after a fan shot him in front of his apartment complex in New York City. In honor of what would've been Lennon's 83rd birthday, we revisit his life in photos.
Iain Macmillan
A 1964 file photo of Lennon's group, The Beatles. Heard of them?
A 1964 file photo of Lennon's group, The Beatles. Heard of them?
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John Lennon in a scene from The Beatles' film debut, 1964's "A Hard Day's Night."
John Lennon in a scene from The Beatles' film debut, 1964's "A Hard Day's Night."
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The Beatles arrive at a Munich airport on June 23, 1966.
The Beatles arrive at a Munich airport on June 23, 1966.
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The Beatles performing on the roof of their Apple headquarters during the recording of "Let It Be." It was the last time the group would play together in public.
The Beatles performing on the roof of their Apple headquarters during the recording of "Let It Be." It was the last time the group would play together in public.
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The Beatles at London's Buckingham Palace after receiving their Member of the British Empire (MBE) awards on Oct. 26, 1965.
The Beatles at London's Buckingham Palace after receiving their Member of the British Empire (MBE) awards on Oct. 26, 1965.
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John Lennon, left, and wife Yoko Ono in an image featured in a scene from the 2006 documentary "The U.S. vs. John Lennon."
John Lennon, left, and wife Yoko Ono in an image featured in a scene from the 2006 documentary "The U.S. vs. John Lennon."
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John Lennon, right, and Yoko Ono arrive at The Hit Factory, a recording studio in New York City, on Aug. 22, 1980.
John Lennon, right, and Yoko Ono arrive at The Hit Factory, a recording studio in New York City, on Aug. 22, 1980.
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The Beatles leave London for a tour of Australia on June 7, 1964.
The Beatles leave London for a tour of Australia on June 7, 1964.
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The Beatles in November 1963.
The Beatles in November 1963.
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The Beatles wave after arriving in San Francisco on Aug. 18, 1964, to begin an American tour.
The Beatles wave after arriving in San Francisco on Aug. 18, 1964, to begin an American tour.
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John Lennon in New York City on Jan. 18, 1977.
John Lennon in New York City on Jan. 18, 1977.
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John Lennon, right, married artist Yoko Ono in Gibraltar in 1969.
John Lennon, right, married artist Yoko Ono in Gibraltar in 1969.
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John Lennon in a scene from "A Hard Day's Night."
John Lennon in a scene from "A Hard Day's Night."
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The Beatles film their movie "Help!" in Austria in 1965.
The Beatles film their movie "Help!" in Austria in 1965.
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The Beatles' Ringo Starr, left, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison on the set of "Help!"
The Beatles' Ringo Starr, left, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison on the set of "Help!"
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Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon clown around in a private pool in Miami Beach for a Life magazine photo shoot in 1964 after teens mobbed their hotel pool.
Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon clown around in a private pool in Miami Beach for a Life magazine photo shoot in 1964 after teens mobbed their hotel pool.
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John Lennon, right, and his first wife Cynthia Lennon in 1967. The two were married from 1962 to 1968.
John Lennon, right, and his first wife Cynthia Lennon in 1967. The two were married from 1962 to 1968.
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The Beatles at EMI Studios in London on June 24, 1967.
The Beatles at EMI Studios in London on June 24, 1967.
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Paul McCartney shows his guitar to host Ed Sullivan before The Beatles' live television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in New York in 1964.
Paul McCartney shows his guitar to host Ed Sullivan before The Beatles' live television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in New York in 1964.
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John Lennon and Paul McCartney perform in Cincinnati in 1964.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney perform in Cincinnati in 1964.
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The Beatles celebrate the completion of their album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" at a news conference held at the London home of their manager Brian Epstein in 1967.
The Beatles celebrate the completion of their album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" at a news conference held at the London home of their manager Brian Epstein in 1967.
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Ed Sullivan, center, stands with The Beatles, during his show in 1964.
Ed Sullivan, center, stands with The Beatles, during his show in 1964.
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The Beatles perform on "Ed Sullivan" in New York in 1964.
The Beatles perform on "Ed Sullivan" in New York in 1964.
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Then Beatles George Harrison, left, and John Lennon, are seen aboard an airplane in Los Angeles before leaving for London in 1963.
Then Beatles George Harrison, left, and John Lennon, are seen aboard an airplane in Los Angeles before leaving for London in 1963.
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John Lennon performs at New York's Madison Square Garden in 1972.
John Lennon performs at New York's Madison Square Garden in 1972.
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Paul McCartney, left, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon in a scene from "A Hard Day's Night."
Paul McCartney, left, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon in a scene from "A Hard Day's Night."
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In 1964, The Beatles, from left, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison board a plane for England in New York.
In 1964, The Beatles, from left, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison board a plane for England in New York.
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John Lennon, right, and Yoko Ono leave a U.S. immigration hearing in New York City on April 18, 1972.
John Lennon, right, and Yoko Ono leave a U.S. immigration hearing in New York City on April 18, 1972.
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John Lennon apologizes for his remark that "The Beatles are more popular than Jesus" at a Chicago news conference on Aug. 11, 1966.
John Lennon apologizes for his remark that "The Beatles are more popular than Jesus" at a Chicago news conference on Aug. 11, 1966.
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John Lennon, left, and Yoko Ono surrounded by journalists in room 1742 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal in 1969.
John Lennon, left, and Yoko Ono surrounded by journalists in room 1742 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal in 1969.
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The Beatles take a fake blow from boxer Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) while visiting the heavyweight contender at his training camp in Miami Beach on Feb. 18, 1964.
The Beatles take a fake blow from boxer Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) while visiting the heavyweight contender at his training camp in Miami Beach on Feb. 18, 1964.
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A naked John Lennon, right, and Yoko Ono featured on the cover of Rolling Stone on Jan. 22, 1981, weeks after his death.
A naked John Lennon, right, and Yoko Ono featured on the cover of Rolling Stone on Jan. 22, 1981, weeks after his death.
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John Lennon in a photograph taken by author and rock photographer Bob Gruen.
John Lennon in a photograph taken by author and rock photographer Bob Gruen.
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