历史上的今天-Today in History 2012-01-10(在线收听

 January 10th, 1776. Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense, one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The pamphlet urges freedom for Britain’s colonies in America just months before the Declaration of Independence. 1863. All aboard, but, mind the gap as the world’s first underground passenger railway opens in London. It remains one of the largest to this day. 1964. Well, shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby) Twist and shout The Beatles’ first album in the US introducing the Beatles hits store shelves. The following month, the Fab Four arrived in New York on their first American tour. And 1945. Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any moreSinger Rod Stewart, 70s chart topper and Songbook crooner is born in London. Today in History, January 10th, Sandy Kozel, the Associated Press.

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