Today in History: December 8, John Lennon shot to death
Briefly

On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was shot outside his apartment in New York City, marking a tragic end for the iconic musician and former Beatle.
The U.S. entered World War II on this date in 1941, with Congress declaring war on Japan the day after Pearl Harbor was attacked.
In 1987, a historic treaty was signed by President Reagan and Gorbachev, focusing on the elimination of intermediate-range nuclear missiles, shifting the arms race.
2012 marked the year when Johnny Manziel became the first freshman to claim the Heisman Trophy, changing the landscape of college football.
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