Today in History: Wayne Newton performs his 25,000th Las Vegas show

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Original Load Date Jan. 16, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Last Updated Jan. 16, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/16/today-in-history-wayne-newton-performs-his-25000th-las-vegas-show/

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Today is Friday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2026. There are 349 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 16, 1996, Wayne Newton performed his 25,000th Las Vegas show. Newton had performed more shows as a headliner in Las Vegas than any other entertainer. Also on this date: In 1865, Union M...