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1999

The series “The Sopranos,” starring James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, premieres on HBO.

1989

Wayne Gretzky of the Los Angeles Kings becomes the NHL’s all-time leading scorer, combining regular-season and playoff points (2,011 points), surpassing Gordie Howe.

1964

"Introducing the Beatles," the Beatles’ first album, is released in the United States.

1956

Elvis Presley records the song “Heartbreak Hotel.”

1949

RCA (45s) and Columbia (33s) release the first vinyl records.

1946

51 nations take part in the first session of the United Nations General Assembly.

1928

The Soviet Union orders the exile of Leon Trotsky.

1927

Fritz Lang’s film “Metropolis” premieres in Berlin, Germany.

1920

The Treaty of Versailles is ratified, bringing an end to World War I with Germany.

1870

John D. Rockefeller founded the Standard Oil Company, the world’s largest oil company.

It happened on… January 10

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