This day in classic rock history, December 9th 1980: John Lennon is shot and killed outside his New York City apartment building, The Dakota. Mark David Chapman, a former mental patient who had earlier that day asked for and received Lennon's autograph, was arrested and convicted for the killing. He's still in prison to this day. Chapman's been eligible for parole 14 times, but he's been denied every time so far. His next parole hearing is in 2027. (video courtesy of CBS News) | 96.9 The Eagle

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21K views · 567 reactions | It's snowing right now across the tri-state area, and 37 years ago tonight, it was the same story. Here's Action News coverage of the very snowy Dec. 15, 1980. | WPIX Archives | Facebook

Flash back with the WPIX Archives to the 1980 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! | WPIX Archives

8.7K views · 47 reactions | AFTERNOON KID FUN ON WPIX! This clip from a 1980 afternoon of kid shows has a commercial explaining the TV PIXXX game concept. What's more, we have a TV PIXXX Pal clue, as well as the Magic Word of The Day. This is classic WPIX, another gem we are sharing with you on our birthday. A friend of the archives shared this with us. Enjoy! | WPIX Archives | Facebook

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