It happened on a… January 10

LA Kings center Wayne Gretzky becomes NHL’s all-time leading scorer in combined regular season & playoff points; 4 assists in 5-4 home win over Edmonton brings his total to 2,011, 1 more than Gordie Howe.

“Introducing the Beatles” released 1st Beatles album released in the US.

Elvis Presley records single “Heartbreak Hotel”.

RCA Victor released the first 45 rpm record to the public to compete with CBS/Columbia’s 33 rpm “LP”.

Fritz Lang’s film “Metropolis” was first shown, in Berlin.