January 9 - Mick Jagger's request for a Japanese visa is rejected on account of a 1969 drug bust, putting an abrupt end to The Rolling Stones' plans to tour the Orient.
January 14 - Elvis Presley's Aloha From Hawaii television special is seen around the world by more than 1 billion viewers
January 18 - The Rolling Stones benefit concert for NicaraguaNicaragua is a republic in Central America. It is the largest Central American nation but the least densely populated. It is bordered on the north by Honduras and on south by Costa Rica. Its western coastline is on the Pacific Ocean, while the east side on earthquake victims raises over $350,000. ( Mick Jagger adds $150,000 of his own money to the total in MayThis article is about the month of May. For other uses, see May (disambiguation). May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days. It may have been named for the Roman goddess Maia or more likely for the Roman goddess of fertili). On December 22December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 9 days remaining. Events 1775 The United States Navy is formed 1807 The Embargo Act, forbidding trade with all foreign countries, is passed by the United S, 19721972 is a leap year starting on Saturday (click link for calendar). Events January events January 2 the Pierre Hotel Heist Six men rob the safety deposit boxes of the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Loot is at least $4 million January 5 President of the Un, an earthquake destroyed ManaguaManagua with a population of about 1,617,096 in 2004, is the capital of Nicaragua and largest city of Central America. Situated on the southern shore of Lake Managua, the city was made the national capital in 1855; previously the capital had alternated be, the capital of Nicaragua.
January 30January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 335 days remaining, (336 in leap years). Events 1595 William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is performed for the first time. 1649 King Charles I of England is beheaded. 1781 Artic - KISS performs their first concert, at the Coventary Club in Queens.
March 1 - The New York Joffrey Ballet 's Deuce Coupe Ballet opens. The ballet is set entirely around music by The Beach Boys.
March 5 - Jimi Hendrix's personal manager, Michael Jeffrey, is killed in a plane crash. Jeffrey was travelling from Majorca to England. All passengers on board the plane were killed.
March 6 - The New York Office of the US Immigration Department cancels John Lennon's visa extension, after it having been granted five days earlier.
April 3 - Capitol Records releases two greatest hits collections, The Beatles /1962-1966 and The Beatles 1967-1970, commonly referred to as the Red and Blue albums.
April 16 - Paul McCartney's first television special, James Paul McCartney airs. The special includes performances by McCartney and Wings.