5 January

Events

 * 1961 — The Beatles perform at Litherland Town Hall.
 * 1968 — Magical Mystery Tour is broadcast on BBC2 in colour.
 * 1970 — John announces that all proceeds from his songs and records will go to promote peaceful causes.

Releases

 * 1962 — My Bonnie/The Saints by Tony Sheridan (UK)
 * 1984 — Nobody Told Me/O'Sanity by John Lennon/Yoko Ono (US)