This Day in History for December 8 – John Lennon Murdered and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – President Abraham Lincoln offers his conciliatory plan for reunification of the United States with his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (More info)
1980 – Music icon John Lennon is murdered by a mentally unstable fan in front of The Dakota apartment building in New York City (More info)