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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 26, 2018 7:45:19 GMT
26th December BOXING DAY In 1940 "The Philadelphia Story" film directed by George Cukor, based on the Broadway play of the same name and starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn, is released (Academy Awards Best Actor 1941) In 1943 British sink German battle cruiser Scharnhorst. In 1967, BBC Television broadcast The Beatles movie ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ in black and white. The next day, the British press and the viewing public pronounce the film an utter disaster. The negative reaction was so strong that a US television deal for broadcasting the movie was cancelled. In 2007, Amy Winehouse's second album ‘Back to Black’ was named as the biggest-selling album of the year. Released at the end of 2006 the album had now sold more than 1.5m copies in the UK, achieving five platinum sales awards, Winehouse was also nominated for six Grammys including song of the year.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 27, 2018 7:57:12 GMT
27th December In 1831 HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin on board departs England for a survey of South America, a voyage Darwin later said "determined my whole career". In 1941, Born on this day, Mike Pinder, Keyboards 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 1979 Soap Opera "Knots Landing" premieres on CBS-TV. In 1986, Jackie Wilson had the UK Christmas No.1 single with 'Reet Petite' two years after Wilson's death, following its use in a commercial for Levi's. Written in 1957 by Berry Gordy and Tyran Carlo, the success of the song helped Gordy fund the launch of Motown Records.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 28, 2018 7:57:42 GMT
28th December In 1934 Film "Bright Eyes" premieres starring Shirley Temple and featuring the song "On the Good Ship Lollipop" In 1950 The Peak District becomes the United Kingdom's first National Park. In 1963 Scottish Lotus driver Jim Clark wins his record 7th Grand Prix of the F! season, the South African event at Prince George Circuit; first Scotsman to win the World Championship of Drivers title. In 1974, Helen Reddy went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Angie Baby', the singers third US No.1. The song was turned down by Cher.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 29, 2018 7:13:56 GMT
29th December In 1867 1st telegraph ticker used by a brokerage house, Groesbeck & Co, New York. In 1933 "Sons of the Desert" film directed by William A. Seiter starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy is released. In 1947, Born on this day, English rock drummer Cozy Powell, who worked with The Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow, Gary Moore, Robert Plant, Brian May, Whitesnake, Emerson, Lake & Powell and Black Sabbath. Powell scored the 1973 solo UK No. 3 hit single 'Dance With The Devil'. Powell was killed in a car crash in England on 5 April 1998. In 1966, Working at Abbey Road studios, London, Paul McCartney began work on his new song ‘Penny Lane’, recording six takes of keyboard tracks and various percussion effects. The song's title is derived from the name of a street near John Lennon's house, in the band's hometown, Liverpool. McCartney and Lennon would meet at Penny Lane junction in the Mossley Hill area to catch a bus into the centre of the city.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 30, 2018 6:40:11 GMT
30th December In 1879 Gilbert & Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance" premieres. In 1946, Born on this day, British rock drummer Clive Bunker, the original drummer in the British band Jethro Tull between 1967 and 1971. In 1973 1st picture of a comet from space (Comet Kohoutek-Skylab) In 1981 "That Girl" single released by Stevie Wonder (Billboard Song of the Year 1982)
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 31, 2018 7:32:22 GMT
31st December In 1907 For 1st time a ball drops at Times Square to signal the New Year. In 1938 Dr R N Harger's "drunkometer", 1st breath test, introduced in Indiana. In 1961, The Beach Boys made their live debut using their new name when they appeared at Long Beach Civic Auditorium, California. In 1966, The Monkees started a 7-week run at No.1 on the US singles charts with the Neil Diamond song 'I'm A Believer'. Also No.1 in the UK in 1967.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 1, 2019 7:31:04 GMT
1st January In 1863 Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln to free slaves in US confederate states. In 1953 The first TV detector van, used to track down users of unlicensed television sets, begins operation in the UK. In 1959, Johnny Cash played a free concert for the inmates of San Quentin Prison, California. One of the audience members was 19 year-old Merle Haggard, who was in the midst of a 15 year sentence (he served three years) for grand theft auto and armed robbery. In1966, Simon and Garfunkel started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Sounds Of Silence', a No.13 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 2, 2019 7:45:21 GMT
2nd January In 1893 1st US commemoratives & 1st US stamp to picture a woman issued (Queen Isabella, patron of Columbus) In 1926, The first issue of The Melody Maker went on sale priced at 3d. The monthly magazine was for 'all who are interested in the production of popular music'. In the first issue, Dance Band news, a feature on Ukuleles and how to read music by sight. Advertisements in Melody Maker helped assemble the line-ups of a number of major bands, including: The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Supertramp and The Stranglers. In 1965, Elvis Presley went to No.1 on the US album chart with the soundtrack from 'Roustabout,' Presley's eighth No.1. In 1999, Chef went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with Chocolate Salty Balls (PS I Love You). Chef appeared in the cult TV series South Park, the voice was that of Isaac Hayes (who had a hit with Shaft in 1971).
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 3, 2019 6:52:14 GMT
3rd January In 1888 1st wax drinking straw patented, by Marvin C Stone in Washington, D.C. In 1945, Born on this day, American singer, songwriter Stephen Stills who was a member of Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Manassas. With CS&N he had the 1969 UK No.17 single 'Marrakesh Express' and the 1970 US No.1 album Deja Vu plus the 1971 solo UK No.37 single 'Love The One Your With.' Stills's first solo album, Stephen Stills, (1970) went gold and is the only album to feature both Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. In 1958 Edmund Hillary reaches South Pole overland. In 1970, B J Thomas started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.' The song was featured in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 4, 2019 6:49:41 GMT
4th January In 1863 4 wheeled roller skates patented by James Plimpton of NY. In 1937, Born on this day, John Gorman, singer, The Scaffold, (1968 Christmas UK No.1 single 'Lily The Pink'). Seen here on the left In 1967 Donald Campbell is killed while driving a Bluebird K7, a jet-powered boat, on Coniston Water; Campbell was trying to beat his own speed record. In 1975, Elton John started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of The Beatles 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'. His third US No.1, the song featured John Lennon on guitar.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 5, 2019 7:24:23 GMT
5th January In 1886 "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson published by Longmans, Green & Co. In 1959 Buddy Holly releases his last record "It Doesn't Matter anymore"; he was killed in a plane crash 29 days later. In 1981 British police arrest Peter Sutcliffe, a truck driver later convicted of "Yorkshire Ripper" murders of 13 women. In 1991, Iron Maiden went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter.' The second single from their album No Prayer for the Dying, became the lowest selling No.1 since 1960, with just over 42,000 copies sold in its first week. The song was originally recorded and released by Bruce Dickinson for the soundtrack to A Nightmare on Elm Street 5.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 6, 2019 7:51:00 GMT
6th January In 1929 Mother Teresa arrives in Calcutta to begin a her work amongst India's poorest. In 1942 Pan American Airlines becomes the first commercial airline to schedule a flight around the world ("Pacific Clipper"). In 1958, Gibson guitars launched it's 'Flying V' electric guitar. Guitarists who played a Flying V include, Albert Collins, Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan and Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. In 1979, The Village People scored their only UK No.1 single with 'Y.M.C.A.' At its peak the single was selling over 150,000 copies a day. In the gay culture from which the group sprang, the song was understood as celebrating the YMCA's reputation as a popular cruising and hookup spot.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 7, 2019 6:55:59 GMT
7th January In 1934 "Flash Gordon" comic strip (by Alex Raymond) debuts. In 1955, 'Rock Around the Clock' by Bill Haley and his Comets, entered the UK chart for the first time. The original full title of the song was 'We're Gonna Rock Around the Clock Tonight!' and is often cited as the biggest-selling vinyl rock and roll single of all time with sales over 25m. In 1970 Farmers sue Max Yasgur for $35,000 in damages caused by "Woodstock. In 1972, David Bowie released 'Changes' as a single in the UK. The track peaked at No.49 on the UK chart and later at No.41 on the US chart. This was the last song Bowie performed live on stage before his retirement from live performances at the end of 2006 when he joined Alicia Keys at the Black Ball fundraiser at New York's Hammersmith Ballroom.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 8, 2019 6:48:27 GMT
8th January In 1929 "Man with a Movie Camera", Soviet experimental documentary film directed by Dziga Vertov, is released. In 1937, Born on this day, Shirley Bassey, singer. First charted in the UK in 1957, 1970 UK No.4 single with cover of The Beatles George Harrison song 'Something' also James Bond theme 'Goldfinger' and 'Diamonds are Forever'. In 1978 TV series "All Creatures Great and Small" debuts on BBC TV, based on the books by James Herriot, starring Robert hardy and Christopher Timothy. In 2006, The Strokes went to No.1 on the UK chart with 'First Impressions Of Earth' the bands third album and first No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 9, 2019 7:16:22 GMT
9th January In 1806 Admiral Viscount Horatio Nelson receives a state funeral and is interred in St Paul's Cathedral, London. In 1941, Born on this day, American folk singer, songwriter, musician, and activist Joan Baez. She scored the 1971 US No.3 & UK No.6 single 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' and was one of the first major artists to record the songs of Bob Dylan in the early 1960s. Baez also performed three songs at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. In 1972 British coal miners begin a national strike, the first for half a century. In 1984 John Lennon single "Nobody Told Me" released posthumously.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 10, 2019 7:22:30 GMT
10th January In 1911 1st photo in US taken from an airplane, San Diego. In 1939, Born on this day, Scott McKenzie, (1967 UK No.1 & US No.4 single 'San Francisco, Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair'. McKenzie also auditioned for The Monkees.) McKenzie died on August 18, 2012 aged 73. In 1980 Last broadcast of "The Rockford Files" on NBC. In 1981, John Lennon's Imagine started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart, 10 years after it was recorded.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 11, 2019 7:17:50 GMT
11th January In 1895, Born on this day, Laurens Hammond, inventor of the Hammond organ. The sound of the Hammond was used by many rock artists including; Procol Harum, Jethro Tull, Keith Emerson, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers and The Faces. Hammond died on 3rd July 1973. In 1913 1st sedan-type car (Hudson) goes on display at 13th Auto Show (NYC) In 1969 Jethro Tull's This Was Jethro Tull album debuts. In 1985, A Brazilian rock Festival held in Rio, claimed to be the biggest ever staged. The festival featured; Queen, Rod Stewart, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Yes and Iron Maiden.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 11, 2019 7:45:43 GMT
11th January In 1969 Jethro Tull's This Was Jethro Tull album debuts. That would be for the USA and other overseas territories who had the album with the group name and album title on the cover, the UK release was in November of '68 without any annotation. OK; getting my hat and coat now
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 11, 2019 9:12:16 GMT
11th January In 1969 Jethro Tull's This Was Jethro Tull album debuts. That would be for the USA and other overseas territories who had the album with the group name and album title on the cover, the UK release was in November of '68 without any annotation. OK; getting my hat and coat now I had a feeling there was something dodgy about my post
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 11, 2019 16:59:33 GMT
That would be for the USA and other overseas territories who had the album with the group name and album title on the cover, the UK release was in November of '68 without any annotation. OK; getting my hat and coat now I had a feeling there was something dodgy about my post I blame the other countries for messing up a perfectly good cover.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 12, 2019 8:16:26 GMT
12th January In 1899 Lynmouth Lifeboat rescues 18 people from the stricken schooner Forest Hall off the coast of Devon. In 1945, Born on this day, Maggie Bell, singer, The Power, Stone The Crows & solo, (UK No.11 solo single 'Hold Me'). In 1966 "Batman", starring Adam West as Batman, Burt Ward as Robin, and Cesar Romero as The Joker, debuts on ABC. In 1974, The Steve Miller Band were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Joker', the group's first of three No.1's. It reached No.1 on the UK chart in 1990. Another link to Batman?
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Post by futureshock on Jan 12, 2019 17:51:58 GMT
In 1945, Born on this day, Maggie Bell, singer, The Power, Stone The Crows & solo, (UK No.11 solo single 'Hold Me'). Happy Birthday to Maggie Bell! One of the most listenable singers I've heard, her album "Suicide Sal" is a great one, when I first heard it I was thinking, "this is a keeper, it's one of the best of the era!". Highly expressive. Highly recommended.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 13, 2019 7:47:52 GMT
13th January In 1930 "Mickey Mouse" comic strip 1st appears. In 1948, Born on this day, John Lees, from English progressive rock band Barclay James Harvest who scored eight UK Top 40 albums from 1974-87. In 1973 Lasse Daniel Efskind skates world record 1000m (1:17.6) In 1978, With a budget of only £1,500 borrowed from Stewart Copeland's brother Miles Copeland III, The Police started recording their debut album at Surrey Sound Studios, Surrey, England with producer Nigel Gray. The album 'Outlandos d'Amour' which was released in November of this year featured the hits 'So Lonely', 'Roxanne' and 'Can't Stand Losing You'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 14, 2019 7:18:15 GMT
14th January In 1937, Born on this day, Billie Jo Spears, US female singer, who had the 1975 UK No.6 single 'Blanket On The Ground'. One of Spears's first singles was 'Harper Valley PTA', but her single release was beaten off the presses by Jeannie C. Riley's version which became a monster crossover hit, while Spears's failed to chart. Spears died on Dec 14th 2011. In 1960 US Army promotes Elvis Presley to Sergeant. In 1977 "Fantasy Island" starring Ricardo Montalban premieres on ABC TV. In 1984, Paul McCartney was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Pipes Of Peace.' With this release McCartney made chart history by becoming the first artist to have a No.1 in a group, (The Beatles), in a duo, (with Stevie Wonder) in a trio, (with Wings) and as a solo artist.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 15, 2019 7:14:45 GMT
15th January In 1895 Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swan Lake" premieres, St Petersburg. In 1941, Born on this day, Don Van Vliet, (Captain Beefheart), American musician, singer-songwriter and artist. Released the albums 'Safe As Milk', 'Trout Mask Replica', and 'Strictly Personal' with his Magic Band. His expressionist paintings and drawings have been exhibited in art galleries and museums across the world. Beefheart died on 17th Dec 2010 aged 69 from complications from multiple sclerosis. In 1974 "Happy Days" begins an 11 year run on ABC. In 1983, Phil Collins had his first UK No.1 single with his version of 'You Can't Hurry Love,' a hit for The Supremes in 1966. Collins' version was the first track on the very first Now That's What I Call Music CD.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 16, 2019 6:47:48 GMT
16th January In 1944 General Eisenhower takes command of Allied Invasion Force in London. In 1957, The Cavern Club opened in Liverpool, England. It became the home of many Liverpool bands including The Beatles who appeared at the club 292 times. Over the years a wide variety of popular acts appeared at the club, including The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Hollies, The Kinks, Elton John, Black Sabbath, Queen, The Who and John Lee Hooker. In 1965 "Outer Limits" last airs on ABC-TV. In 1992, Eric Clapton recorded his unplugged session for MTV. The set which included his current hit single 'Tears in Heaven' and a reworked acoustic version of 'Layla', earned six Grammy Awards for the album including Record of the Year.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jan 16, 2019 12:09:34 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 16, 2019 14:55:45 GMT
16th January In 1965 "Outer Limits" last airs on ABC-TV. One of the BEST shows ever made !!! It took a lot of imagination and special effects to create Ah! What memories!
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 17, 2019 6:51:13 GMT
17th January In 1827 Duke of Wellington appointed British supreme commander. In 1920 First day Prohibition comes into effect in the US as a result of the 18th amendment. In 1966 Martin Luther King Jr. opens campaign in Chicago. In 1967, The Daily Mail ran the story about a local council survey finding 4,000 holes in the road in Lancashire inspiring John Lennon's contribution to The Beatles song 'A Day In The Life'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 18, 2019 6:53:12 GMT
18th January In 1919 Bentley Motors Limited is founded. In 1933 born on this today, David Bellamy, English botanist/tv-program maker. In 1964 Plans for World Trade Center announced (NYC) In 1974, Former members from Free, (Paul Rodgers & Simon Kirke), Mott The Hoople (Mick Ralphs), and King Crimson, (Boz Burrell), formed Bad Company. The band went on to score a US No.1 album with their debut release.
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