THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2024

1493-Columbus left new world on return from first voyage

1936-Billboard magazine publishes its first music hit parade

1951-During Korean conflict, North Korean forces captured Seoul

1954-Elvis Presley records a 10 minute demo in Nashville

1957-"Blondie" situation comedy premieres on NBC TV (later on CBS)

1960 -European Free Trade Association forms in Stockholm

1970 -New York City NY transit fare rises from 20 to 30, new larger tokens used

1980-President Carter announces U.S. boycott of Moscow Olympics

1981-"Frankenstein" opens & closes on Broadway

1982-Golden Gate Bridge closed for third time by fierce storm

1994-10th largest wrestling crowd (58,000-Tokyo Dome)