Today In History
In 1960
Elvis Presley was discharged from the Army.
In 1963
The Beatles were in the studio working on the songs "From Me To You" and "Thank You Girl."
In 1965
The Yardbirds released the single "For Your Love" in the UK.
The Rolling Stones went on a tour of Europe. The Hollies were also on the bill.
The Mannish Boys, including David Bowie, released its debut single "I Pity The Fool."
In 1966
Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler's "The Ballad of the Green Berets" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
The Four Seasons' "Working My Way Back To You" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
The Beatles' "Nowhere Man" and the Rolling Stones' "19th Nervous Breakdown" broke into the Top 40.
The Hollies' "I Can't Let Go" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1968
A musical production of "Othello," featuring Jerry Lee Lewis as Iago, opened in Hollywood.
In 1971
Badfinger kicked off its first North American tour with a show in Toledo, Ohio.
Aretha Franklin began a three-night stand at San Francisco's Fillmore West, which became the album "Aretha Franklin at the Fillmore West." Ray Charles, who made a guest appearance at Aretha's concert, is featured on the album.
In 1975
Rod Stewart met Britt Ekland at a party in Los Angeles. It sparked a five-year romance.
In 1977
Barbra Streisand's "Love Theme from A Star Is Born (Evergreen)" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Al Stewart's "Year of the Cat" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1981
REO Speedwagon released the single "Take It On The Run."
In 1983
After The Fire's "Der Kommissar" and Greg Kihn's "Jeopardy" broke into the Top 40.
In 1988
Cher's "I Found Someone" peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1993
Paul McCartney kicked off his "New World tour" with a show in Perth, Australia.
In 1994
Grace Slick was charged with felony assault in connection with an incident in which she pointed a gun at police officers at her home.
In 1998
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Aimee had the highest bit at a charity auction. She spent 16-thousand-dollars for a day with Hanson, which she purchased for her then-13-year-old sister Kelly.
In 2001
Kiss frontman Paul Stanley received divorce papers from his wife Pamela. She claimed irreconcilable differences as she sought to end their nine-year marriage.
In 2002
"The Osbournes" made its debut on MTV.
In 2003
James Taylor and Carole King were among those taking part in an effort to get Congress to reintroduce an environmental bill for consideration. The bill called for the protection of 26-million acres of federal land across five states in the western U.S., and it would create thousands of new jobs.
In 2004
The British newspaper "The Mail on Sunday" reported that Paul McCartney's estimated worth was one-point-three-billion-dollars -- which was more than Elton John, Mick Jagger, and Madonna's wealth combined.
A traveling exhibit of the late John Lennon's artwork opened in Winter Park, Florida.
In 2005
Elton John cancelled a concert in New Orleans because he was ill.
In 2006
Elton John hosted his annual Academy Award Viewing Dinner and After-Party fundraiser in West Hollywood, California in support of his AIDS foundation. The event raised two-point-nine-million dollars for the charity.
In 2007
Crowded House named Matt Sherrod as the reunited band's new drummer.
In 2009
Michael Jackson held a press conference in London to announce his performance comeback. He revealed plans to play a ten-night stand at London's O2 Arena, to begin on July 8th. Unprecedented ticket demand prompted a lengthy extension of the engagement, which quickly grew to 50 shows. However, Jackson died three weeks before launching the concert series, which would have been his first extended run of shows in 12 years.< |