On this day in 1981, Rolling Stone released its latest magazine, featuring John Lennon and Yoko Ono on the cover. This image, by photographer Annie Leibovitz, was taken at the couple’s Dakota apartment in New York City just 12 hours before Lennon’s death. You can learn more about this iconic photo at history.com

If you love reading Rolling Stone, music magazines, or any magazine in general, why not try eMagazines? Access thousands of magazine titles from around the world, in various language and on a large variety of topics, through our Digital Library. Access is free with your library card.