On this day in history: Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense; Worlds first subway opens in London; Beatles first album hits U.S. store shelves. Highlights of Today in History: Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense; Londons Underground opens; The Beatles first album released in US hits store . This is a recap of the worlds news events that happened on Monday, January 11th. (Jan. 11) Scott Forbes has a look back in time with Today in History.