This was the first account of Lennon's death over the television. The news outlets had not yet reported Lennon's passing, because the Monday night football game was on. The announcer for the game interrupts his commentary on the game, and announces…
30 years after Lennon's death, his friend Ray Connolly writes about the person he once knew. Connolly acknowledges that there is this over-sensationalized view of Lennon in society today, that we worship him too much. John was not a perfect person,…
Fans celebrate what would have been John Lennon's 74th birthday in Strawberry Fields. In this video, they can be seen singing along to a Beatles song, "I Should Have Known Better". Everyone appears to be in good spirits by remembering the late…
This selection shows us a deep insight to how the old Yankee Stadium was made, the history that came along with it, and the plans they had for the future of it.
On October 9, 1985, on what would have been Lennon's 45th birthday, Strawberry Fields was dedicated to John Lennon. This plaque, signed by over 120 countries, recognizes Strawberry Fields as a Garden of Peace. This is a testament to how global and…
This documentary aims to keep the spirit of John Lennon alive. The filmmakers talk to people who knew and loved John, and people who were just fans and admired him. People from all walks of life can be seen in this documentary, with one thing linking…
This website gives us a concise timeline of the New York Yankees. It gives us insight on their establishment, golden age, post-golden age, and dynasty to present. This is a wide range of glorifying history from the early 1920s-present time.
This article explains to us how Monument Park was originally built and what the purpose of it was. Oddly, it wasn't supposed to be the start of anything big--just a tribute to a singular figure in franchise history: manager Miller Huggins in 1932.…
The bedrock is on display at the One World Observatory. It can be seen as guest tour the space and move from one space to another in the observatory. The One World Trade Center is also built on this bedrock.