Today In History
In 1960
Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs' "Stay" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Ray Charles' "Georgia On My Mind" hit number five on the pop singles chart. It was one of four songs he had running in the Hot 100 chart.
Hank Ballard & the Midnighters' "Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
The Shirelles released the single "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow."
George Harrison was deported from Germany, where The Beatles were working in Hamburg, because he was under the age of 18.
In 1962
Elvis Presley's eleventh movie, "Girls, Girls, Girls," opened in theaters.
In 1963
Britain's House of Commons addressed the question of whether The Beatles should be allowed police protection from their overenthusiastic fans.
The Dave Clark Five released the single "Glad All Over" in the UK.
Elvis Presley's movie "Fun in Acapulco" had its premiere.
In 1964
Jay & the Americans' "Come A Little Bit Closer" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
The Supremes' "Come See About Me," Little Anthony & the Imperials' "Goin' Out Of My Head," and The Beach Boys' "Dance, Dance, Dance" broke into the Top 40.
Marvin Gaye's "How Sweet It Is" broke into the Hot 100 chart.
In 1967
The Who released the album "The Who Sell Out," featuring the hit "I Can See For Miles."
The Beatles were working on their film "Magical Mystery Tour" at a studio in London.
In 1968
The Supremes & Temptations released the single "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me."
In 1970
The Partridge Family's "I Think I Love You" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Santana's "Black Magic Woman," The Fifth Dimension's "One Less Bell To Answer," Chicago's "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is," The Supremes' "Stoned Love," and Badfinger's "No Matter What" were among the songs entering the Top 40 chart.
Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Chile" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1974
Marty Balin rejoined the Jefferson Starship.
In 1975
Elton John received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 1980
Don Henley was arrested for possession of cocaine, marijuana, and Quaaludes, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after paramedics came to his Los Angeles home and treated a naked 16-year-old girl who was suffering from drug intoxication.
The documentary "Van Morrison in Ireland" had its premiere at the National Film Theatre in London.
In 1981
Bob Dylan wrapped up his Shot of Love tour with a show in Lakeland, Florida. It was one of Dylan's longest performances ever, including 28 songs and six encores.
The Queen-David Bowie duet "Under Pressure" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1982
Joni Mitchell married bassist Larry Klein in Malibu, California.
In 1985
Dionne Warwick released the album "Friends."
In 1987
Bruce Springsteen's "Brilliant Disguise" peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1988
Jimmy Page launched a solo UK tour with a show at the Birmingham Hummingbird.
Pink Floyd released the live album "The Delicate Sound of Thunder."
In 1991
Jimi Hendrix received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Aerosmith appeared in animated form on "The Simpsons."
In 1993
A mural of Jimi Hendrix was unveiled above the Seattle music store where his father bought him his first electric guitar.
In 1995
Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant died from a heart attack.
"The Beatles Anthology, Volume 1" arrived in stores, and 450-thousand copies of the set were sold on its first day out.
The Grateful Dead released the album "Hundred Year Hall."
In 2003
James Brown marked the 40th anniversary of the recording of his legendary album "Live at the Apollo" with the first of two concerts at the famed New York City venue.
"The Los Angeles Times" reported that Phil Spector had told his chauffeur, quote, "I think I killed somebody" on the night Lana Clarkson died at his home in California.
Paul McCartney and Elton John were among those slated to attend a lunch for President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair in London.
In 2006
The former Cat Stevens said he'd resolved his 2004 security issue with the U.S. government, and was no longer on a federal terrorist watch list.
New releases included the six-CD, six-DVD Doors retrospective compilation "Perception," the three-disc David Crosby set "Voyage," and the soundtrack to the Cirque du Soleil Beatles-based production "Love"
In 2007
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band keyboardist Danny Federici confirmed that he had been diagnosed with melanoma, and he was taking a leave of absence from the group to begin cancer treatments.< |