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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 14, 2018 6:33:35 GMT
14th October In 1899 Morning Post reporter Winston Churchill departs to South Africa. In 1946, Born on this day, Justin Hayward, songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist with English rock band The Moody Blues who had the 1965 UK No.1 & US No.10 single 'Go Now' and the hits singles including 'Go Now', 'Nights in White Satin' and 'Question'. In 1958 Paul Osborn's "World of Suzie Wong" premieres in NYC. In 1996, 28 years after its creation, The Rolling Stones' Rock & Roll Circus was finally released. The 1968 event put together by The Stones comprised two concerts on a circus stage and included performaces by The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull and Jethro Tull. John Lennon and Yoko Ono performed as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell and Keith Richards. It was originally planned to be aired on BBC TV.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 15, 2018 6:19:59 GMT
15th October In 1932 Tata Airlines (later to become Air India) makes its first flight. In 1952 "Charlotte's Web" by E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams is published by Harper & Brothers. E.B. White In 1959 "Untouchables" premieres. In 1966 Australia bans Troggs' "I Can't Control Myself" as "terribly obscene". Now you can decide
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 16, 2018 6:27:01 GMT
16th October In 1846 Dentist William T Morton demonstrates effectiveness of ether. In 1923, Born on this day, Bert Kaempfert, songwriter, producer, (1961 US No.1 single 'Wonderland By Night'), Presley and Sinatra covered his songs, produced the first recorded Beatles session. He died on 21st June 1980. In 1968 Americans Tommie Smith (gold 19.83 WR) and John Carlos (bronze) famously give the Black Power salute on the 200m medal podium during the Mexico City Olympics. In 1992, Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary (of his recording debut) tribute concert took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Guest performers include Neil Young, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Roger McGuinn, Tom Petty, Ronnie Wood and Dylan himself.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 17, 2018 5:51:42 GMT
17th October In 1860 1st British Golf Open at Prestwick Club, Scotland. In 1943 Burma railway completed, built by Allied POWs and Asian labourers for use of the Japanese army. In 1968 "Bullitt" directed by Peter Yates and starring Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bisset is 1st released. In 1992, Tasmin Archers debut single 'Sleeping Satellite' was at No.1 in the UK, the English singer, songwriters only No.1. Archer wrote the song in the late 1980s about the moon landings in 1969, but it was only when Archer got a record deal that the song saw the light of day. Until I found this track, I had no idea that was the title
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 18, 2018 5:42:33 GMT
18th October In 1910 E. M. Forster publishes novel "Howards End" In 1952 Date of the first Mad Magazine issue. In 1967 Walt Disney's "Jungle Book" film is released. In 1967, The Bee Gees were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Massachusetts', the group's first of five UK No.1's. Engelbert Humperdink was at No.2 with ‘The Last Waltz’ and Traffic were at No.3 with ‘Hole In My Shoe.’ Nice polo shirt
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Post by JTull 007 on Oct 18, 2018 11:23:43 GMT
18th October In 1967, The Bee Gees were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Massachusetts', the group's first of five UK No.1's. Engelbert Humperdink was at No.2 with ‘The Last Waltz’ and Traffic were at No.3 with ‘Hole In My Shoe.’ Nice polo shirt Wonder what Martin is wearing tonight ?
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 18, 2018 19:13:31 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 19, 2018 5:55:42 GMT
19th October In 1812 Napoleon's forces begin their retreat from Moscow. I can feel an overture coming on In 1914 US post office 1st used an automobile to collect and deliver mail. In 1959 William Gibson's "Miracle Worker" premieres in NYC. In 1961, Helen Shapiro was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Walkin' Back To Happiness.' The singers second and final UK No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 20, 2018 6:20:15 GMT
20th October In 1950, Born on this day, Tom Petty, American singer and songwriter. He was the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and was a founding member of the late 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers had the 1977 single 'American Girl', the 1989 UK No.28 single 'I Won't Back Down', and the 1991 UK No.3 album 'Into The Great Wide Open'. With the Traveling Wilburys, the 1988 UK No. 21 single 'Handle With Care'. Petty has also released a string of solo albums, and Throughout his career and has sold over 60 million albums. Petty died on 2 October 2017. In 1955 Publication of "The Return of the King", the 3rd and final volume of "The Lord of the Rings" by J. R. R. Tolkien by George Allen and Unwin in London. J. R. R. Tolkien In 1967 A purported bigfoot is filmed at Bluff Creek by Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin in Northern Califonia. In 1973, The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Angie', the group's 7th US chart topper. A No.5 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 21, 2018 6:53:14 GMT
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Oct 21, 2018 22:19:11 GMT
20th October In 1950, Born on this day, Tom Petty, American singer and songwriter. He was the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and was a founding member of the late 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers had the 1977 single 'American Girl', the 1989 UK No.28 single 'I Won't Back Down', and the 1991 UK No.3 album 'Into The Great Wide Open'. With the Traveling Wilburys, the 1988 UK No. 21 single 'Handle With Care'. Petty has also released a string of solo albums, and Throughout his career and has sold over 60 million albums. Petty died on 2 October 2017. In 1955 Publication of "The Return of the King", the 3rd and final volume of "The Lord of the Rings" by J. R. R. Tolkien by George Allen and Unwin in London. J. R. R. Tolkien In 1967 A purported bigfoot is filmed at Bluff Creek by Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin in Northern Califonia. In 1973, The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Angie', the group's 7th US chart topper. A No.5 hit in the UK.
Not to mention a pretty cool cameo appearance in the (2nd worst movie ever made...the first being Waterworld, of course), The Postman. Petty's two minutes made the film somewhat bearable.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 22, 2018 6:23:48 GMT
22nd October In 1877 The Blantyre mining disaster in Scotland kills 207 miners. Those widows and orphans who were unable to support themselves were evicted by the mine owners and likely sent to the Poor House. Hard times with dreadful employers! In 1910 Dr. Crippen is convicted at the Old Bailey of poisoning his wife and was subsequently hanged at Pentonville Prison in London. In 1964, Sandie Shaw had her first UK No.1 single with the Burt Bacharach song '(There's) Always Some Thing There To Remind Me'. In 1966, The Beach Boys ‘Good Vibrations’ made its debut on the US singles chart. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, the track was recorded over 6 weeks in four different Los Angeles studios, at a cost of over $16,000. The recording engineer would later say that the last take sounded exactly like the first, six months earlier. The record would reach No.1 on the US charts in December 1966.
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Oct 22, 2018 15:48:05 GMT
22nd October In 1877 The Blantyre mining disaster in Scotland kills 207 miners. Those widows and orphans who were unable to support themselves were evicted by the mine owners and likely sent to the Poor House. Hard times with dreadful employers! Coming from a family history of Irish / Scottish coal miners in Shamokin, North Umberland County, Pennsylvania, this was very sad to read about. They helped keep a country going and then when their families needed them they were left to rot.
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Oct 22, 2018 15:53:34 GMT
This is for those miners families. And I just said a nice prayer for them.
"5.15 A.M. Snow laying all around A collier cycles home From his night shift underground Past the silent pub Primary school, workingmen's club On the road from the pithead The churchyard packed With mining dead."
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 23, 2018 6:47:34 GMT
23rd October In 1915 An estimated 25,000 supporters in a women's suffrage march on New York's Fifth Ave, led by Dr. Anna Shaw and Carrie Chapman Catt, founder of the League of Women Voters. In 1941 Walt Disney's animated film "Dumbo" released. In 1972 Access credit cards introduced in Great Britain. In 1995, Def Leppard gave themselves a place in the Guinness book Of World Records, by playing three gigs in three continents in 24 hours. Tangier, London and Vancouver.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 24, 2018 7:02:53 GMT
24th October In 1901 First woman to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (Anna Taylor) In 1947, Born on this day, Edgar Broughton, from English psychedelic rock group Edgar Broughton Band who had the 1970 UK hit single 'Out Demons Out'. In 1968 Mick Jagger & Marianne Faithful busted for pot, released on £50 bail. In 1998, Spacedust went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with Gym and Tonic. Spacedust were the production duo of Paul Glancey and Duncan Glasson. The track was a cover of Bob Sinclar's single 'Gym and Tonic'. How on earth did this reach number one But, it kept the nation fit
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 25, 2018 5:39:46 GMT
25th October In 1944, Born on this day, Jon Anderson, vocals, Warriors, Yes, (1983 UK No.28 & US No.1 single 'Owner Of A Lonely Heart'). In 1946 1st trial against nazi war criminals in Nuremberg. In 1964, The Rolling Stones appeared for the first time on The Ed Sullivan Show from New York, performing ‘Around And Around’ and ‘Time Is On My Side’. A riot broke out in the studio, prompting Sullivan’s infamous quote, ‘I promise you they’ll never be back on our show again.’ In 1986, Bon Jovi went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Slippery When Wet'. Featuring two US No.1 singles, 'You Give Love A Bad Name' and 'Livin' On A Prayer'. The album went on to sell over 8 million copies world wide.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 26, 2018 5:19:53 GMT
26th October In 1881 Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday & Clanton involved in gunfight at OK Corral, in Tombstone, Arizona. In 1940 The P-51 Mustang makes its maiden flight. In 1967 Shah of Iran crowns himself after 26 years on Peacock Throne. In 1985, Whitney Houston went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Saving All My Love For You', also a No.1 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 27, 2018 5:36:43 GMT
27th October In 1954 Walt Disney's 1st TV show, "Disneyland", premieres on ABC. In 1964, 31 year old Salvatore Philip Bono married 18 year old Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere. For a time they performed together as Caesar and Cleo before changing the name of their act to Sonny and Cher. Their union lasted 12 years. In 1975, After releasing the single and album Born To Run, Bruce Springsteen had the rare honour of simultaneous covers on both Time and Newsweek magazines in the US. In 2006, Amy Winehouse released her second and final studio album Back to Black. The album spawned five singles: 'Rehab', 'You Know I'm No Good', 'Back to Black', 'Tears Dry on Their Own' and 'Love Is a Losing Game' and won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Back to Black sold 3.58 million copies in the UK alone, becoming the UK's second best-selling album of the 21st century. Worldwide, the album has sold over 20 million copies.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 28, 2018 7:26:03 GMT
28th October In 1726 "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift is published by Benjamin Motte in London. Jonathan Swift In 1941 "How Green Was My Valley" based on the novel by Richard Llewellyn, directed by John Ford and starring Walter Pidgeon and Maureen O'Hara premieres in New York (Best Picture 1942) In 1957, After a show at the Pan Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles, local police told Elvis Presley that he was not allowed to wiggle his hips onstage, the local press also ran headlines saying Elvis would have to clean up his act. The next night, the Los Angeles Vice Squad filmed his entire concert, to study his performance. In 1972, The United States Council for World Affairs announced it was adopting The Who song 'Join Together' as it's official theme tune.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 29, 2018 7:05:30 GMT
29th October In 1811 1st Ohio River steamboat leaves Pittsburgh for New Orleans. In 1944, Born on this day, English musician, singer, songwriter Denny Laine who with The Moody Blues, had the 1965 UK No.1 & US No.10 single 'Go Now'. As a member of Wings he had the 1974 UK No.3 single ' 'Band On The Run' and 1977 UK No.1 single 'Mull Of Kintyre'. In 1969 Supreme Court orders end to all school desegregation "at once." In 1983, 'Islands In The Stream', gave Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers a No.1 on the US singles chart. The song was written by The Bee Gees and co-produced by Barry Gibb.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 30, 2018 7:11:52 GMT
30th October In 1866 Jesse James' gang robs bank in Lexington, Missouri ($2000) In 1940 Film premiere of "One Night in the Tropics" first film for Abbott and Costello Paterson New Jersey. In 1973 The Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, connecting the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosporus for the first time. In 1998, All four original members of Black Sabbath reunited momentarily to play 'Paranoid' on US TV's David Letterman Show.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 31, 2018 7:18:43 GMT
31st October In 1541 Michelangelo Buonarroti finishes painting "The Last Judgement" in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City. In 1941 Mount Rushmore Monument is completed. In 1962 "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" horror film released directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, based on novel by Henry Farrell. In 1989 Jethro Tull played at the Coliseum, New Haven, Ct. USA. The set list was............ Strange Avenues, Steel Monkey, Big Riff And Mando, Thick As A Brick, Rock Island, Requiem/Black Satin Dancer (inst.), Cheap Day Return/Mother Goose/Jack-A-Lynn, Another Christmas Song, My God (incl. Bourée), The Pine Marten's Jig/Drowsy Maggie, The Whaler's Dues, Budapest, Farm On The Freeway, SeaLion (inst.), Kissing Willie, Nothing Is Easy, Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, The Third Hoorah (inst.)/Medley Thanks to our very own Remy for uploading
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Post by bunkerfan on Nov 1, 2018 6:49:28 GMT
1st November In 1939 First jet plane, Heinkel He 178, demonstrated to German Air Ministry. In 1941 Ansel Adams shoots 'Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico', one of his most famous photographs. Ansel Adams In 1967 "Cool Hand Luke", starring Paul Newman, George Kennedy, and Strother Martin, is released. In 1970, Matthews Southern Comfort were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Joni Mitchell song 'Woodstock'. The group's only UK No.1 hit.
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Post by bunkerfan on Nov 2, 2018 6:52:10 GMT
2nd November In 1930 Coronation of Ras Tafari Makonnen as Haile Selassie I, 225th Emperor of Ethopian Solmonic Dynasty. In 1947, Born on this day, English multi-instrumentalis Dave Pegg from UK folk group, Fairport Convention. Pegg has also worked with many other artists including Nick Drake, John Martyn, Sandy Denny, Richard & Linda Thompson. In 1989 "Blackadder Goes Forth" final episode "Goodbyeee" airs starring Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson, written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton. The ending still gives me goosebumps In 2008, X-Factor Finalists started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Hero', to raise money for Help for Heroes ‘ a charity that provides support for wounded servicemen and women, and the Poppy Appeal. The song was a Top 10 hit for Mariah Carey in 1993.
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Post by bunkerfan on Nov 3, 2018 7:49:34 GMT
3rd November In 1900 First US automobile show opens at Madison Square Garden (NYC) In 1948, Born on this day, Marie Lawrie, (Lulu), UK singer, (1964 UK No.7 single 'Shout' plus over 10 other UK Top 40 singles including 1993 UK No.1 'Relight My Fire' with Take That and the 1967 US No.1 single 'To Sir With Love'). In 1968 English Lotus driver Graham Hill wins his 2nd World Formula 1 Drivers Championship. In 1991, A free concert was held in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco to honor the memory of promoter Bill Graham, who was killed in a helicopter crash the week before. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, The Grateful Dead, Journey and Joan Baez were the featured acts.
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Post by bunkerfan on Nov 4, 2018 7:25:19 GMT
4th November In 1846 Benjamin Palmer patents artificial leg. In 1963, The Beatles topped the bill at The Royal Variety Show at The Prince Of Wales Theatre, London. With the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret in the audience. The show was broadcast on UK television on the Nov 10th 1963. In 1965 Lee Breedlove sets female land speed record (308.56 MPH) in Utah. In 1989, Elton John scored his 50th UK chart hit when 'Sacrifice', entered the charts. Only Cliff Richard and Elvis Presley had also achieved this feat. Sacrifice was initially released as a single in 1989, but stalled at No.55 in the UK and at No.18 in the US. English DJ, Steve Wright, began playing the song on BBC Radio 1 and the song was then re-released as a double A-side single, along with 'Healing Hands'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Nov 5, 2018 6:50:52 GMT
5th November In 1605 Gunpowder Plot: Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament. Plot discovered, Guy Fawkes caught, tortured and later executed along with seven others. Celebrated ever since as Guy Fawkes Day, where his effigy is traditionally burned on a bonfire, accompanied by fireworks. In 1941, Born on this day, Art Garfunkel, singer, actor, (1970 UK & US No.1 single with Simon and Garfunkel Bridge Over Trouble Water',' 1970 album Bridge Over Trouble Water spent 307 weeks on the UK chart), solo, 1979 UK No.1 single 'Bright Eyes'). In 1956, "The Nat King Cole Show" debuted on NBC-TV in America. The Cole program was the first of its kind hosted by an African-American. In 1988, 'The Locomotion', became the first song to reach the US Top 5 in three different versions, when Kylie Minogue's reached No.3 on the US chart. Written by American songwriters Gerry Goffin and Carole King, the song is notable for appearing in the American Top 5 three times – each time in a different decade: for Little Eva in 1962 and for Grand Funk Railroad in 1974.
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Post by bunkerfan on Nov 6, 2018 7:16:56 GMT
6th November In 1928 Swedes start a tradition of eating Gustavus Adolphus pastries to commemorate the king. In 1935 1st test flight of Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft. In 1975 First performance of the Sex Pistols at St Martins College, London. In 1968, Joe Cocker was at No.1 in the UK singles chart with his version of The Beatles song 'With A Little Help From My Friends'. The song was also a UK No.1 for Wet Wet Wet in 1988 and Pop Idol duo Sam and Mark in 2004.
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Post by bunkerfan on Nov 7, 2018 6:51:10 GMT
7th November In 1943, Born on this day, Joni Mitchell (Roberta Anderson), Canadian singer, songwriter, 1970 UK No.11 single 'Big Yellow Taxi', 1974 US No.7 single ‘Help Me’. She wrote 'Both Sides Now' a hit for Judy Collins and 'Woodstock' a hit for Crosby Stills Nash and Young and Matthews Southern Comfort. Mitchell's work is highly respected by critics, and she has deeply influenced fellow musicians in a diverse range of genres. In 1951, Frank Sinatra married his second wife actress Ava Gardner, the couple split up in 1953 and divorced in 1957. Sinatra was married three other times, to his first wife Nancy Barbato, to the actress Mia Farrow and finally to Barbara Marx, to whom he was married at his death. In 1967, Reg Dwight (Elton John) and his song writing partner Bernie Taupin signed to DJM publishing, their signatures had to be witnessed by their parents because they were both under 21 years of age. Taupin answered an advertisement for a lyric writer placed in the New Musical Express, the pair have since collaborated on over 30 albums. In 1981, Hall and Oates started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Private Eyes', the duo's third US No.1, a No.32 hit in the UK.
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