8 December 1980 Posted on December 8, 2013 by Staff John Lennon is shot by a mentally deranged fan in front of The Dakota in New York City. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind." George Orwell — Click here for more from George Orwell 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