Daily Archives: January 4, 2026

The Beatles’ former road manager and personal assistant Mal Evans killed in armed standoff with police 50 years ago today (Jan 4 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'The Tragic & Mysterious Death Of Beatles' Roadie Mal Evans'

(Sunday, January 4, 1976, early evening PST) — Mal Evans, a longtime aide and road manager for the Beatles, was shot to death today by police officers who said he pointed a rifle at them during a domestic disturbance at a rented motel apartment at 8122 West 4th Street in Los Angeles. Continue reading The Beatles’ former road manager and personal assistant Mal Evans killed in armed standoff with police 50 years ago today (Jan 4 1976) →

Utah admitted to United States as 45th state 130 years ago today (Jan 4 1896)

1890s


Video: 'Salt Lake City: A History of Faith, Famine & Fortune'

(Saturday, January 4, 1896) — Utah today became the 45th state of the United States of America, six years after the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dropped its approval of polygamy.