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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 18, 2018 5:39:40 GMT
18th September In 1899 Scott Joplin granted copyright for his "Maple Leaf Rag", the most famous ragtime composition, by the US Copyright Office. In 1964 "The Addams Family", starring John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Ted Cassidy, and Jackie Coogan, premieres on ABC. In 1970, Jimi Hendrix was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Mary Abbot's Hospital in London at the age of 27 after choking on his own vomit. Hendrix left the message 'I need help bad man', on his managers answer phone earlier that night. Rumors and conspiracy theories grew up around Hendrix’s death. Eric Burdon claimed Jimi had committed suicide, but that’s contradicted by reports that he was in a good frame of mind. In 1971, The Who scored their first and only UK No.1 album with Who's Next, the bands sixth LP release, featuring 'Won't Get Fooled Again'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 19, 2018 5:50:12 GMT
19th Septemberhttp://storage.proboards.com/forum/images/bbcode/link.png In 1879 The Blackpool Illuminations are switched on for the first time. In 1959 Nikita Khrushchev is denied access to Disneyland. In 1975 "Fawlty Towers" starring John Cleese, Prunella Scales and Andrew Sachs premieres on BBC2 in the UK. In 1990, Kylie Minogue's 'Better The Devil You Know' gave producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman their 100th UK chart entry.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 20, 2018 5:48:39 GMT
20th September In 1906 Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania is launched at the Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson shipyard in Newcastle, England. In 1951 1st North Pole jet crossing. Yet another ship launched In 1967 British liner Queen Elizabeth II launched at Clydebank Scotland. In 1997, Elton John started a six week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Something About The Way You Look Tonight', and 'Candle In The Wind 97.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 21, 2018 6:21:57 GMT
21st September In 1903 First cowboy film "Kit Carson" premieres in US. In 1937 J. R. R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' is published by George Allen and Unwin in London. In 1957 "Perry Mason" TV series based on the character by author Erle Stanley Gardner, starring Raymond Burr premieres on CBS-TV. In 1971, The first edition of the new BBC TV music show 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' was aired. Presented by Richard Williams. Heads Hands and Feet were the very first band to perform.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 22, 2018 6:10:45 GMT
22nd September In 1896 Queen Victoria surpasses her grandfather King George III as the longest reigning monarch in British history. In 1957 Western "Maverick" premieres on ABC television starring James Garner. In 1962 Bob Dylan plays NYC Carnegie Hall. In 1964, Herman's Hermits were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Carole King & Gerry Goffin song 'I'm Into Something Good', the group's only UK No.1.
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Post by JTull 007 on Sept 22, 2018 11:33:50 GMT
22nd September In 1964, Herman's Hermits were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Carole King & Gerry Goffin song 'I'm Into Something Good', the group's only UK No.1. Years ago I had a cousin that talked me into seeing their movie "HOLD ON" They were alot like other POP bands but with lots of humour. GROOVY
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 23, 2018 6:13:07 GMT
23rd September In 1912 1st Mack Sennett "Keystone Comedy" movie released "Cohen Collects a Debt" In 1949, Born on this day, US singer, songwriter, Bruce Springsteen, 'The Boss', who had the 1985 US No.2 & UK No.4 single 'Dancing In The Dark', 1994 UK No.2 single 'Streets of Philadelphia'. His most successful studio albums, Born in the U.S.A. and Born To Run showcase a talent for finding grandeur in the struggles of daily American life; he has sold more than 65 million albums in the United States and more than 120 million worldwide. In 1969 1st broadcast of "Marcus Welby MD" on ABC-TV. In 1978, 10cc had their third and final UK No.1 single with 'Dreadlock Holiday.' The lyrics, about a white man lost in Jamaica, were based on a true event that happened to Moody Blues vocalist Justin Hayward and Eric Stewart from 10cc in Barbados.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 24, 2018 6:16:48 GMT
24th September In 1942, Born on this day, Linda McCartney, (Linda Eastman). Wife of Paul McCartney. Photographer, animal rights campaigner, launched her own brand of vegetarian food. Played keyboards with Wings and solo McCartney records. 1971 Paul and Linda McCartney UK No.1 album 'Ram'. She died of breast cancer on 17th April 1998. In 1957 "Jailhouse Rock" single released by Elvis Presley (Billboard Song of the Year 1957) In 1964 "The Munsters" premieres on TV. In 1966, The Association started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Cherish'. The New Christy Minstrels almost recorded the track but Association member and songwriter, Terry Kirkman, held onto ‘Cherish’ instead of selling it for $1000. The finished recording played for 3 minutes and 25 seconds, but the single’s label listed the time as 3:00 so that DJs wouldn’t be discouraged from playing a ‘long song.’
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Post by JTull 007 on Sept 24, 2018 11:04:58 GMT
24th September In 1964 "The Munsters" premieres on TV. CRANK IT UP !!! In 1964 TV prime time was very different than today. The Munsters provided a tongue in cheek entertainment even the adults sat back and laughed. Even though it was a big hit there was a mid season replacement of the actress that portrayed Marilyn Munster. Beverly Owen who started portraying Marilyn left the show early to get married. The mid season replacement Pat Priest would step right in and most viewers never caught the change. The creators of the TV series kept the same theme song and just altered the introduction sequence.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 25, 2018 6:20:35 GMT
25th September In 1924 Malcolm Campbell sets world auto speed record at 146.16 MPH. In 1962 Sonny Liston KOs Floyd Patterson in 1st round for heavyweight title. In 1965 Beatle cartoon show begins in US. In 1969, John Lennon recorded the track 'Cold Turkey', with Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Klaus Voorman and Yoko. Lennon presented the song to Paul McCartney as a potential single by The Beatles, but was refused and released it as a Plastic Ono Band single with sole writing credits to him.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 26, 2018 6:12:30 GMT
26th September In 1887 Emile Berliner patents the Gramophone. In 1943, Born on this day, Georgie Fame, UK singer, keyboards, (1965 UK No.1 single 'Yeh Yeh'. 1968 UK No.1 single 'The Ballad Of Bonnie and Clyde'). In 1968 1st broadcast of "Hawaii Five-O" on CBS-TV. In 1969, The Beatles released Abbey Road in the UK. The final studio recordings from the group featured two George Harrison songs 'Something' (Harrison's first A-side single), and 'Here Comes The Sun'. In their interviews for The Beatles Anthology, the surviving band members stated that, although none of them ever made the distinction of calling it the "last album", they all felt at the time this would very likely be the final Beatles product and therefore agreed to set aside their differences and "go out on a high note".
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 27, 2018 5:50:52 GMT
27th September In 1892 Book matches are patented by Diamond Match Company. In 1937 1st Santa Claus Training School opens (Albion NY) In 1960 Europe's 1st "moving pavement" (travelator), opens at Bank station on the London Underground. In 2011, Tony Bennett became the oldest living person to top the US album chart when the 85-year-old's 'Duets II' album went to No.1. The record, which featured collaborations with Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga, was also his first US No.1 in his 60 year career. The previous oldest performer to top the chart was Bob Dylan in 2009 with 'Together Through Life'. At the time he was 67-years old.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 28, 2018 6:15:55 GMT
28th September In 1950, Born on this day, Paul Burgess, drums, Jethro Tull, Martin Barre Band and 10cc, (1975 UK No.1 & US No.2 single 'I'm Not In Love', plus 10 other UK Top 30 hits including two No.1's). In 1961 Walt Disney's movie "Grey Friars Bobby" premieres. In 1963 "New Phil Silvers Show" debuts on CBS-TV. In 1980, The Police were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Don't Stand So Close To Me' the group's third No.1. Taken from their album 'Zenyatta Mondatta' and the best selling single of 1980.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 29, 2018 6:07:21 GMT
29th September In 1885 The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England. In 1948 "Hamlet" directed by and starring Laurence Olivier's opens at Park Avenue Cinema (Best Picture 1949) In 1963 "My Favorite Martian" starring Ray Walston, debuts on CBS-TV. In 1984, Prince and the Revolution started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Let's Go Crazy', his second US No.1, and a No.7 hit in the UK. It was the opening track on both the album and the film Purple Rain.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 30, 2018 5:26:36 GMT
30th September In 1841 Samuel Slocum patented the stapler. In 1947, Born on this day, Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld), English guitarist, singer, songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the glam rock band T. Rex. Bolan was one of the pioneers of the glam rock movement of the 1970s. He had the 1971 UK No.1 single 'Hot Love', plus over 20 other UK Top 40 singles, and the 1972 US No.10 single Bang A Gong, (Get It On). Bolan was killed in a car accident on 16th September 1977 aged 29 a fortnight before his 30th birthday. In 1960 "The Flintstones" the first animated sitcom created by Hanna-Barbera premieres on ABC in the US. In 1967, The UK's first National pop radio station, BBC Radio 1 was launched in the UK to take over from the very successful pirate radio stations, which had been forced off-air by the Government. Former pirate DJ Tony Blackburn, from Radio Caroline, was the first presenter on air, with The Move's Flowers In The Rain the first record to be played.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 1, 2018 5:33:18 GMT
1st October In 1930, Born on this day, Actor, singer, Richard Harris, (1968 US & UK No.4 single 'MacArthur Park'). Died of cancer on 25th Oct 2002. In 1956, After test audiences gave a negative reaction to Elvis Presley dying at the end of the film Love Me Tender, The King was called back to re-shoot the scene. In the new ending, the hero lived. In 1962 The Lucy Show premieres. In 1977, Meco started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with a disco version of 'Star Wars Theme'. Had other hits with versions of 'Close Encounters', 'Wizard Of Oz' and 'Empire Strikes Back'. Some crazy dance moves
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Post by JTull 007 on Oct 1, 2018 11:34:36 GMT
1st October In 1977, Meco started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with a disco version of 'Star Wars Theme'. Had other hits with versions of 'Close Encounters', 'Wizard Of Oz' and 'Empire Strikes Back'. Some crazy dance moves LOL!!! Disco Star Wars
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 1, 2018 18:23:09 GMT
1st October In 1977, Meco started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with a disco version of 'Star Wars Theme'. Had other hits with versions of 'Close Encounters', 'Wizard Of Oz' and 'Empire Strikes Back'. Some crazy dance moves LOL!!! Disco Star Wars I thought you'd like it Jim, although I don't know what the dance routine has got to do with Star Wars
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 2, 2018 5:49:14 GMT
2nd October In 1945, Born on this day, Don McLean, US singer, songwriter, 1971 US & 1972 UK No.1 single 'American Pie', a song inspired by the death of Buddy Holly. In 1955 "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" premieres on CBS television in the US. In 1961 "Ben Casey" premieres on NBC-TV. In 1971, Rod Stewart started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Maggie May / Reason To Believe', his first solo No.1. Stewarts album 'Every Picture Tells A Story' also started a four-week run on this day at No.1 on the UK and US chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 3, 2018 6:01:04 GMT
3rd October In 1899 J S Thurman patents motor-driven vacuum cleaner. In 1941, Born on this day, Chubby Checker, US singer, (Ernest Evans), 1960 US No.1 & UK No.14 single 'The Twist', 1962 UK No.2 single 'Let's Twist Again'). 'The Twist' is the only song to go to number 1 on the US singles charts twice. Once in 1960 and again in 1962. In 1955 "Mickey Mouse Club" premieres. In 1999, Tom Jones went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Reload', making the singer the oldest artist to score a UK No.1 album with new material. The album featured the collaboration with Mousse T, 'Sexbomb', which reached No.3 on the UK Singles Chart, and was later used in an episode of The Simpsons.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 4, 2018 5:42:16 GMT
4th October In 1883 The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Instanbul. In 1949 United Nations' permanent NYC headquarters is dedicated. In 1962, The Tornadoes were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the instrumental, 'Telstar', (named after a communication satellite). The track went on to be the first major hit from a UK act on the American chart also reaching No.1. In 1980, Queen started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Another One Bites The Dust.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 5, 2018 6:12:34 GMT
5th October In 1875 Palace Hotel on Market Street opens in San Francisco. In 1936 The Jarrow March sets off for London. In 1961 "Breakfast at Tiffany's" film released, based on the novella by Truman Capote, directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. In 1985, Midge Ure was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'If I Was.' The former Ultravox and Slik singers only solo No.1. The song features Mark King of Level 42 on bass guitar.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 6, 2018 6:36:59 GMT
6th October In 1866 1st train robbery in US (Reno Brothers take $13,000) Good name for a train In 1917 Battle of Passchendaele: Canadian troops capture the village of Passchendaele in the Third Battle of Ypres, after 250,000 casualties on both sides. In 1960 "Spartacus", directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier, premieres in NYC. In 1979, 'Gotta Serve Somebody' gave Bob Dylan his twelfth US top 40 hit when it entered the chart for the first time. Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the song won Dylan the Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Male in 1980.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 7, 2018 6:16:34 GMT
7th October In 1900 The term "orienteering" is first used for an event. In 1959 Far side of Moon seen for the 1st time, courtesy of USSR's Luna 3 space probe. In 1960 TV series "Route 66" premieres on CBS. In 1979, Factory Records released 'Transmission' the debut single by English post-punk band Joy Division. In May 2007, NME magazine placed 'Transmission' at No.20 in its list of the 50 "Greatest Indie Anthems Ever", one place below their third single 'Love Will Tear Us Apart'
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 8, 2018 5:53:42 GMT
8th October In 1927 "The Second Hundred Years" silent short film released starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy - 1st Laurel and Hardy film with them appearing as a team. In 1945 Microwave oven patented. In 1964 Ringo Starr passes his driving test. In 1977, One half of TV cop show "Starsky & Hutch" (he was blonde Hutch), David Soul was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Silver Lady', his second and last UK No.1 single. Cringe time
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 9, 2018 5:50:59 GMT
9th October In 1855 Joshua Stoddard of Worcester, Massachusetts, patents first calliope (musical instrument) In 1963 British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan resigns and is replaced by Alec Douglas-Home. In 1940, Born on this day, John Lennon singer, songwriter, guitarist, The Beatles sold over 20m singles in the UK (1962-1970), and scored more UK & US No.1 albums than any other group. 1967 'Sgt. Pepper's' is the UK's biggest selling album ever. In 1990 Lennon's song 'Imagine' was played simultaneously in 130 countries to commemorate what would've been Lennon's 50th birthday. He was shot dead in New York by Mark Chapman on 8th December 1980. In 1969, For the first time in the history of the show, the BBC’s Top Of The Pops producers refused to air the No. 1 song, ‘Je T’aime... Moi Non Plus’, the erotic French language love song by Serge Gainsbourg and actress Jane Birkin. The song, an instrumental with the voices of Gainsbourg and Birkin apparently recorded in the act of love and superimposed over the top, caused such a stir in Britain that the original label, Fontana, dropped the record despite it being No. 2 on the charts. A small record company, Major Minor, bought the rights and saw the song climb to the top of the charts, the first French language song to ever do so.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 10, 2018 6:18:01 GMT
10th October In 1933 1st synthetic detergent, "Dreft" by Procter & Gamble, goes on sale. In 1953, Born on this day, Midge Ure, Scottish musician and singer-songwriter. First joined Slik, (1976 UK No.1 'Forever And Ever'), Rich Kids, (1978 UK No.24 'Rich Kids'), Visage and then Ultravox, (1981 UK No.2 'Vienna'). Ure co-wrote and produced the 1985 charity single Do They Know It's Christmas? which has sold 3.7 million copies in the UK. His 1985 solo debut album The Gift featured the UK No.1 'If I Was'. In 1971 Fenholt & Webber's musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" premieres in NYC. In 1987, Whitesnake went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Here I Go Again', a No.9 hit in the UK in 1987.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 11, 2018 7:25:36 GMT
11th October In 1939 Albert Einstein informs FDR of the possibilities of an atomic bomb. In 1962, The Beatles made their first appearance on the UK singles chart with 'Love Me Do' which peaked at No. 4 on the chart. In 1968 Apollo 7 (Schirra, Eisele & Cunningham) made 163 orbits in 260 hours. In 1986, Madonna was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the title track from her album. 'True Blue' her third UK No.1. The title came from a favorite expression of her then husband Sean Penn and was a direct tribute to him.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 12, 2018 6:15:48 GMT
12th October In 1609 Children's rhyme "Three Blind Mice" published in London. In 1948, Born on this day, Rick Parfitt, singer, guitarist with Status Quo. The group have had over 60 chart hits in the UK, more than any other rock band, including 'Pictures of Matchstick Men' in 1967, 'Whatever You Want' in 1979 and 'In the Army Now' in 2010. Twenty-two of these reached the Top 10 in the UK. In July 1985 the band opened Live Aid at Wembley Stadium with 'Rockin' All Over the World'. Parfitt died on 24th Dec 2016 in hospital in Marbella, Spain aged 68. In 1972 Mariner 9 takes pictures of Martian north pole. In 1979, Fleetwood Mac their twelfth album Tusk, an experimental set of songs that cost the band over $1 million to record. The double album peaked at No.4 in the US and achieved sales in excess of two million copies, spawning two Top Ten singles, 'Sara' and the title track. It reached No.1 in the UK and achieved Platinum status.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 13, 2018 7:05:41 GMT
13th October In 1941, Born on this day, Paul Simon, singer, songwriter, (1970 UK & US No.1 single with Simon and Garfunkel, 'Bridge Over Trouble Water.' The duo's 1970 album 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' spent 307 weeks on the UK chart). Solo, (1986 UK No.4 single 'You Can Call Me Al', 1986 UK No.1 album Graceland spent 115 weeks on the UK chart). In 1962 Edward Albee's play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" opens on Broadway featuring actress Uta Hagen. In 1963, The Beatles made their debut on ITV's 'Sunday Night at The London Palladium', topping the bill and transmitted live to an audience of 15 million viewers. They played, 'From Me To You', 'She Loves You', 'Twist and Shout' and 'I'll Get You.' In 1965, The Who recorded 'My Generation' at Pye studios, London. When released as a single it reached No.2 on the UK chart, held off the No.1 position by The Seekers 'The Carnival Is Over'. Roger Daltrey would later say that he stuttered the lyrics to try to fit them to the music. The BBC initially refused to play the song because it did not want to offend people who stutter. Some great sixties footage along with some very dodgy dancing
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