5 January

Events

 * 1961-The Beatles preform at Litherland Town Hall.
 * 1968- The Magical Mystery Tour (film) is broadcast on BBC2 in color.
 * 1970- John announces that all proceeded 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)