| 14 |
Manchester United legend Sir Matt Busby announces his retirement as Manager, aged 59. |
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| 16 |
Czech student Jan Palach sets fire to himself in protest at the Soviet occupation of his country. He dies a martyr on 26 January. |
| 18 |
South Vietnamese and National Liberation Front delegations join the Paris peace talks |
| 20 |
Richard Nixon is inaugurated as the 37th US President. |
| 30 |
The Beatles make their last ever live appearance on the roof of the Apple studios, in London. Police are called in to stop the noise when neighbours complain |
