Has Yoko Ono finally done right by Beatles fans? Tuesday marked what would have been John Lennon’s 67th birthday, and Ono celebrated her late husband’s life and contributions by erecting a statue in his honour.

Standing 65″ tall, the “Imagine Peace Tower” in Iceland was unveiled for all to see. A blue light beams from the top of the wishing-well’esque structure into the night sky, in an island in Reykjavik. The installation features the words “imagine peace” in 24 different languages.

“I hope the ‘Imagine Peace Tower’ will give light to the strong wishes of world peace from all corners of the planet and give encouragement, inspiration and a sense of solidarity in a world filled with fear and confusion,” said the 74 year old Ono to a news source.

The ‘Imagine Peace Tower’ will be lit up every year from the date of Lennon’s birthday until the date of his untimely death on Dec. 8, as well as New Year’s Eve and all throughout the first budding week of springtime.






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