How to Celebrate John Lennon's Birthday

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John Lennon, frontman for the Beatles, was born October 9, 1940. Pay tribute to this politically aware musician by remembering one of his key phrases and ideologies: All you need is love.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Visit your local library and check out a book about Liverpool, England. This was John's birthplace and the hatching grounds of a musical legend.
Step2
Take a political stand, if only for the day. Not only was Lennon known for the musical history that he helped to create, but for his anti-war, pro-peace political ideologies.
Step3
Treat yourself to Lennon's last musical enterprise, the "Double Fantasy" album, which was released in November, 1980.
Step4
Put on a pair of small, round spectacles in pure Lennon fashion style.
Step5
Book a trip to New York City and visit the Dakota, where Lennon was living at the time he was shot and killed.
Step6
Hunt down a copy of the January, 1981, issue of "Playboy" magazine. This issue features the last published photos of John Lennon and was released after his death in December, 1980.

Tips & Warnings

  • Rent the film "Backbeat" from your local video store. This is the most recent take on the creation of the Beatles and gives intriguing insight into the world of John Lennon in the early years.

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on 11/22/2005 Sign the petition and help us proclaim October 9 John Lennon Day in honor of his message of peace and love on Earth. It can be found at http://www.johnlennonday.com/.

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on 11/22/2005 Pray for world peace!

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on 11/22/2005 John Lennon is an absolute legend and should be celebrated, no matter what! If you can't afford to fly overseas to celebrate, then turn on some Beatles music. Pump it up really loudly and enjoy!

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on 11/22/2005 Take a trip to New York's Central Park and pay a visit to Strawberry Fields, a Lennon memorial that was John and Yoko's favorite oasis in the park. A mosaic with the single word "IMAGINE" marks the west entrance to the park and is perhaps the most popular place for fans to remember John and pay their respects.

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on 11/22/2005 While you're in New York, you might as well catch a plane over to London and make your way up to Liverpool. Then while you're there, maybe you'll figure out what he really meant by all you need is love.

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