Why Was John Lennon Assassinated | Mark David Chapman Documentary | The Modern Age

On December 8, 1980, outside the Dakota apartment building in New York City, John Lennon's life was tragically cut short by Mark David Chapman. What caused Chapman to assassinate on of music's most beloved icons? Could mental illness have played a role, or was it the influence of J.D. Salinger's novel “The Catcher in the Rye“? Join us as we dive into the chilling events surrounding the assassination of legendary musician John Lennon From the World Wars and the atomic bomb to the Space Race and digital revolution, The Modern Age explores the world-changing events and people of the 20th century. Every week we’ll be bringing you award-winning documentaries that journey into the century that defined our way of life. Subscribe so you don’t miss out! The Modern Age is part of the History Hit Network. For any enquiries please email owned-enquiries@