Imagine Peace Tower

The Imagine Peace Tower was officially unveiled in Reykjavik, Iceland, on October 9, 2007, by Yoko Ono. If still alive, John Lennon would have turned 67 years old on the day of its unveiling. The tower is made using a single beam of light emitted into the night sky from its wishing well base. The tower is illuminated annually from October 9 to December 8, the anniversary of Lennon's death.

Fast Facts

1. Location: Reykjavik, Iceland¹
2. Yoko Ono first thought of concept in 1965¹
3. Unveiled on what would have been John Lennon's 67th birthday¹
4. Tower is one beam of light emitted from wishing well¹
5. Lit from October 9 to December 8 annually¹
6. Lennon was born on October 9 and died on December 8
7. Base of tower etched with phrase "imagine peace" in 24 languages¹

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