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John Lennon’s assassination
The shooting of John Lennon on the 8th December 1980 sparks a debate over the need for national gun control law in America.
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Fri 12 Dec 1980
21:00
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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- Fri 12 Dec 1980 21:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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