A crush of fans circled a flower-graced mosaic in Central Park's 'Strawberry Fields' and sang lyrics from Imagine to honour Beatles legend John Lennon on his 70th birthday.

John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono will tell people around the world “to learn to love each other in peace” today as millions of people celebrate what would have been the music legend’s 70th birthday.

Lady Gaga and Iggy Pop will take part in a performance to mark John Lennon’s 70th birthday.

Yoko Ono urged the world to give peace a chance as she unveiled a monument in memory of her husband, John Lennon, in Iceland.

John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono will unveil a light tower in Iceland to mark the Beatles birthday next month.