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Rare Footage of Howard Cosell Announcing John Lennon's Death

John Lennon loved the USA
John Lennon loved the USA

Below, the now infamous clip of Monday Night Football's Howard Cosell breaking the news of John Lennon's death on the night of Dec. 8, 1980. It's a night I'll never forget. Where were you when John died? Were you a fan? Lennon was against the Vietnam War, as were so many people from all walks of life. But he loved America, as the photo, in which he's flashing a peace sign near the Statue of Liberty, clearly indicates. I still miss John. The world needs him now more than ever. His irreverence, his compassion, and of course his music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n73GFvAyIjs

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