8 December 1980 December 8, 2013 Author: Staff John Lennon is shot by a mentally deranged fan in front of The Dakota in New York City. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." John Quincy Adams — Click here for more from John Quincy Adams Related posts: 13 March 1996 5 May 1980 5 May 1980 22 September 1980 14 August 1980 22 February 1980 27 June 1980 2 August 1980 5 September 1980 12 September 1980 Categories: History Tags: 1980, 8 December