Daily Archives: January 1, 2026

Ex-Beatle John Lennon shares intimate New Year reflections in Mintz interview 50 years ago today (Jan 1 1976)


Video: 'John Lennon Earth News Radio - January 1976'

(Thursday, January 1, 1976) — Former Beatle John Lennon and wife, Yoko Ono, welcomed the new year at their Dakota apartment today with a wide-ranging conversation recorded for a forthcoming segment of Earth News Radio, the syndicated rock-oriented news service hosted by broadcaster Elliot Mintz. Continue reading Ex-Beatle John Lennon shares intimate New Year reflections in Mintz interview 50 years ago today (Jan 1 1976)

‘The Sound of Silence’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 1 1966)

(New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 1966) — “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Jan. 1/29, 1966). Continue reading ‘The Sound of Silence’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 1 1966)

‘The Little Girl I Once Knew’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #20 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 1 1966)

(New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 1966) — “The Little Girl I Once Knew” by The Beach Boys peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Little Girl I Once Knew’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #20 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 1 1966)

‘It’s My Life’ by The Animals peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 1 1966)

(New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 1966) — “It’s My Life” by The Animals peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘It’s My Life’ by The Animals peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 1 1966)

‘I’m Happy Just To Dance With You/Mr. Moonlight’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Jan 1 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 15'

(New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) –The Beatles are flying over Europe when their plane starts to crash and later, take a cruise to Hawaii but are chased by a flock of frenzied female fans on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.