1959 – Chuck Berry was arrested for transporting a minor across a state line for an immoral purpose.
1959 – The Drifters recorded “This Magic Moment.”
1964 – Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) suffered a nervous breakdown on a flight from L.A. to Houston. The event led Wilson to stop touring with the group. 1964 – The Beach Boys made their first appearance on “Shingdig!” The show had been taped on December 14.
1966 – The final show of BBC-TV’s “Ready Steady Go!” was aired with The Who as special guest.
1972 – John Lennon’s film “Imagine” premiered on national TV.
1974 – George Harrison released a holiday single “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” in the U.S.
1977 – Cat Stevens converted to Islam. He later changed his name to Yusuf Islam.