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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 19, 2019 8:45:18 GMT
19th January In 1915 Neon Tube sign patented by George Claude. In 1949, Born on this day, Robert Palmer, singer, songwriter, member of Vinegar Joe and solo artist, (1986 US No.1 & UK No.5 single 'Addicted To Love'). Palmer died on 26th Sept 2003 aged 54. In 1978 The last Volkswagen Beetle made in Germany leaves VW's plant in Emden. In 1980, The Pretenders scored their first UK No.1 hit with their third single 'Brass In Pocket'. The bands self-titled debut album started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK chart also on this day. Singer Chrissie Hynde got the idea for the song's title when, during an after-show dinner, she overheard someone enquiring if anyone had, "Picked up dry cleaning? Any brass in pocket?"
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 20, 2019 8:06:03 GMT
20th January In 1924, Born on this day, Slim Whitman, American country singer, (1955 UK No.1 single 'Rose Marie', 1977 UK No.1 album 'Red River Valley'). He died of heart failure on June 19, 2013 surrounded by family at Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, Florida aged 90. In 1945 Franklin D. Roosevelt sworn-in for an unprecedented (and never to be repeated) 4th term as US President. In 1965 The Byrds recorded Mr. Tambourine Man. In 1967, The Monkees TV show was shown for the first time in the UK. The series followed the adventures of four young men (the Monkees) trying to make a name for themselves as rock 'n roll singers. They went on to sell more than 75 million records worldwide and had international hits, including 'Last Train to Clarksville', 'Pleasant Valley Sunday', 'Daydream Believer', and 'I'm a Believer'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 21, 2019 6:49:19 GMT
21st January In 1899 Opel manufactures its first automobile. In 1941, Born on this day, Richie Havens, folk singer, (1971 US No.16 single with his version of George Harrison's 'Here Comes The Sun', appeared at Woodstock, Newport, and Isle Of Wight festivals). Havens died of a heart attack at home in Jersey City, New Jersey aged 72 on 22nd April 2013. In 1971 "Alias Smith & Jones" premieres on ABC TV. In 1989, Six weeks after his death Roy Orbison started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'The Legendary Roy Orbison' collection.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 22, 2019 6:50:19 GMT
22nd January In 1908 Katie Mulcahey is arrested for lighting a cigarette, violating the 1-day old "Sullivan Ordinance" banning women from smoking in public, and is fined $5. Appearing before the judge she stated “I’ve got as much right to smoke as you have. I never heard of this new law, and I don’t want to hear about it. No man shall dictate to me.” In 1944 Allied forces begin landing at Anzio on the Italian mainland. In 1968 "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" premieres on NBC. In 1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono record "Power to the People".
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 23, 2019 6:50:06 GMT
23rd January In 1855 The first bridge over the Mississippi River opens in what is now Minneapolis, Minnesota, a crossing made today by the Father Louis Hennepin Bridge. In 1956, Rock 'n' Roll fans in Cleveland aged under 18 were banned from dancing in public (unless accompanied by an adult), after Ohio Police introduced a law dating back to 1931. In 1969 Cream releases their last album "Goodbye" In 1971, Dawn started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Knock Three Times', the group's first No.1, which was also an UK No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 24, 2019 7:16:19 GMT
24th January In 1924 Russian city of St Petersburg renamed Leningrad (changed back in 1991). In 1941, Born on this day, Neil Diamond, singer, songwriter. Had the 1970 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Cracklin' Rose' plus over 30 other US & 10 UK Top 40 singles. Wrote 'I'm A Believer', the No.1 for The Monkees. Many acts from Elvis Presley, Lulu and Deep Purple have all covered his songs. With his 2008 album ‘Home Before Dark’ Diamond became the oldest artist to have a US number one, the record was previously held by Bob Dylan in 2006 with ‘Modern Times’. In 1974 10th British Commonwealth Games open in Christchurch, New Zealand. In 1981, Adam And The Ants started a 10-week run at No.1 on the UK chart with their debut album 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 25, 2019 7:19:24 GMT
25th January In 1759, born this day, Robert Burns, Scottish poet (Auld Lang Syne), born in Alloway, Scotland. In 1952 Test debut of Australian Richie Benaud, v West Indies at the SCG. In 1961 Walt Disney's animated film "101 Dalmatians", based on the novel by Dodie Smith and directed by Clyde Geronimi and Hamilton Luske is released in the US. In 1986, Norwegian group A-Ha were at No.1 in the UK with 'The Sun Always Shines On TV,' becoming the first ever-Norwegian act to score a UK No.1 hit single.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 26, 2019 7:49:48 GMT
26th January In 1911 Glenn Curtiss pilots 1st successful hydroplane, San Diego. In 1945, Born on this day, Ashley Hutchings, bassist with UK folk group Fairport Convention who had the 1969 UK No.21 single 'Si Tu Dois Partir'. In 1970 "Bridge over Troubled Water" 5th and final studio album by Simon & Garfunkel is released (Grammy Award Album of the Year, Best Engineered Non-Classical Album 1971) In 1974, Ringo Starr went to No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of the Johnny Burnette 1960 hit 'Your Sixteen', a No.3 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 27, 2019 7:41:21 GMT
27th January In 1944 Siege of Leningrad lifted by the Soviets after 880 days and more than 2 million Russians killed. Also in 1944 Born on this day, Nick Mason: drums, percussion and tape effects, Pink Floyd. Nick is the only member of the band to play on every album since the band's formation in 1965. He studied architecture at London's Regent Street Polytechnic, where he teamed up with fellow students Roger Waters, Rado 'Bob' Klose and Richard Wright in 1964 to form Pink Floyd's predecessor, Sigma 6. In 1976 "Laverne & Shirley" TV spin-off from "Happy Days" starring Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams premieres on ABC TV. In 1979, Ian Dury And The Blockheads were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick', their only UK chart topper.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 28, 2019 7:11:15 GMT
28th January In 1887 Work begins on the Eiffel Tower in Paris. In 1929, Born on this day, Bernard Stanley Bilk, (Acker Bilk), bandleader who had the 1962 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Stranger On The Shore'. He died on 2nd Nov 2014. In 1958 The Lego company patents their design of Lego bricks, still compatible with bricks produced today. In 1967 Rolling Stones release "Let's Spend the Night Together".
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 29, 2019 7:13:44 GMT
29th January In 1845 Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Raven" 1st published (NYC) In 1942 1st broadcast of Roy Plomley's "Desert Island Discs" on BBC radio. In 1964 "Dr Strangelove", directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Peter Sellers and George C. Scott, premieres. In 1972, The triple album The Concert For Bangladesh went to No.1 on the UK album chart. Organised by George Harrison to raise funds for the people caught up in the war and famine from the area. The set featured; Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, Ravi Shankar and members from Badfinger.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 30, 2019 7:16:03 GMT
30th January In 1790 Lifeboat 1st tested at sea, by Mr Greathead, the inventor. In 1951, Born on this day, Phil Collins, drummer, singer, songwriter who was a member of Genesis who had the 1986 US No.1 'Invisible Touch', 1992 UK No.7 single 'I Can't Dance' plus six UK No.1 albums. As a solo artist had the 1988 UK & US No.1 single 'A Groovy Kind Of Love' plus six other US No.1's and four UK No.1 solo albums. Acting roles include Oliver, Buster and Miami Vice, also worked with Brand X. In 1969 The Beatles perform their last live gig, a 42 minute concert on the roof of Apple Corps HQ in London. In 1975, The Bee Gees begin recording 'Jive Talkin', which became their second US chart topper and No.5 UK hit. Barry Gibb's inspiration for the song came when his wife commented on the sound their car made while crossing a bridge over Biscayne Bay into Miami. She noted, "It's our drive talkin'."
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 31, 2019 7:14:50 GMT
31st January In 1956, Born on this day, John Lydon, (Johnny Rotten,) singer with the Sex Pistols who had the 1977 UK No.2 single 'God Save The Queen' and 1977 UK No.1 album Never Mind The b*****s, Here's The Sex Pistols'. Formed Public Image Ltd who scored the 1983 UK No.5 single 'This Is Not A Love Song'. In 1961 Ham the chimpanzee is 1st primate in space (158 miles) aboard Mercury/Redstone 2. In 1972 Aretha Franklin sings at Mahalia Jackson's funeral. In 1976, ABBA knocked Queen from the UK No.1 position on the UK singles chart with 'Mamma Mia.' Queen's single 'Bohemian Rhapsody' had enjoyed a nine week run at the top of the charts, by coincidence, Queen's single contains the famous "mamma mia, mamma mia, mamma mia let me go" line.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 1, 2019 7:14:40 GMT
1st February In 1893 Thomas Edison completes worlds 1st movie studio at West Orange, New Jersey. In 1949, RCA Records issued the first ever 45rpm single, the invention of this size record made jukeboxes possible. In 1972 "Harvest" 4th studio album by Neil Young is released (best selling album US 1972) In 1992, George Michael and Elton John went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me', also a No.1 in the UK. All proceeds from the single went to Aids charities.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 2, 2019 7:52:36 GMT
2nd February In 1942, Born on this day, British-American singer-songwriter Graham Nash, known for his light tenor voice and for his songwriting contributions as a member of The Hollies and supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash. Nash initially met both David Crosby and Stephen Stills in 1966 during a Hollies US tour. CSN's scored the hit singles 'Marrakesh Express' (which had been rejected by the Hollies), 'Our House', 'Teach Your Children'. In 1940 Frank Sinatra's singing debut in Indianapolis (Tommy Dorsey Orchestra) In 1986 Dalai Lama meets Pope John Paul II in India. In 2003, Russian girl duo Tatu started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'All The Things She Said'. The song had been a hit on the Russian charts three years earlier. Tatu were the first Russian act to score a UK No 1.
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 3, 2019 2:51:37 GMT
REST in Peace Boris Karloff... Your spirit lives in all of us
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 3, 2019 7:42:47 GMT
3rd February In 1932 "Shanghai Express" directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Marlene Dietrich, Clive Brook and Anna Mae Wong premieres in Los Angeles. In 1947, Born on this day, English singer, songwriter and guitarist Dave Davies, with The Kinks who scored the 1964 UK No.1 & US No.7 'You Really Got Me', and the 1967 UK No.2 single 'Waterloo Sunset' plus 19 other UK Top 40 singles. Davies suffered a stroke in 2004 after being interviewed by the BBC in London where he had been promoting his then current album, Bug. In 1959, 22 year old Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, aged 17, died in a crash shortly after take-off from Clear Lake, Iowa, the pilot of the single-engined Beechcraft Bonanza plane was also killed. Holly hired the plane after heating problems developed on his tour bus. All three were travelling to Fargo, North Dakota, for the next show on their Winter Dance Party Tour which Holly had set - covering 24 cities in three weeks, to make money after the break-up of his band, The Crickets, last year. In 1968, The Beatles started work on their new single 'Lady Madonna' at Abbey Road studios in London. Recording three piano and drum takes with overdub bass, fuzz guitars, drums, and vocals.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 4, 2019 6:52:06 GMT
4th February In 1941, Born on this day, John Steel, drummer with The Animals who had the 1964 UK & US No.1 single 'House Of The Rising Sun'. In 1957 1st electric portable typewriter placed on sale (Syracuse NY) In 1970 "Patton" directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring George C. Scott premieres in New York (Academy Awards Best Picture 1971) In 1977, Fleetwood Mac released Rumours. The songs 'Go Your Own Way', 'Don't Stop', 'Dreams', and 'You Make Loving Fun' were released as singles. Rumours is Fleetwood Mac's most successful release; along with winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978, the record has sold over 45 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 5, 2019 7:18:17 GMT
5th February In 1861 Kinematoscope patented by Coleman Sellers, Philadelphia. In 1922 Reader's Digest magazine 1st published. In 1973 Comic strip "Hagar The Horrible" by Dik Browne debuts. In 2017 Heavy metal band Black Sabbath play their last concert in their home town Birmingham, England.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 6, 2019 6:52:42 GMT
6th February In 1911 1st old-age home opened in Prescott, Arizona. In 1945, Born on this day, Bob Marley singer / songwriter and guitarist who had the 1981 UK No.8 single with ‘No Woman No Cry’, plus over ten other UK Top 40 singles. In 1990, February 6th was proclaimed a national holiday in Jamaica to commemorate his birth. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. In 1972 29th Golden Globes: "The French Connection", Gene Hackman, & Jane Fonda win. In 1982, Kraftwerk were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Model / Computer Love', the first German act to score a UK No.1 single. The single spent 21 weeks on the UK chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 7, 2019 7:17:54 GMT
7th February In 1936 Felix the Cat, animated film released by Van Beuren Studios licensed from Otto Messmer. In 1940 Walt Disney's second feature length movie, "Pinocchio" premieres (NYC) In 1974 Mel Brooks' film "Blazing Saddles" opens in movie theaters starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder. In 1999, Blondie went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Maria', giving the group their sixth UK No.1 single, 20 years after their first No.1 ‘Heart of Glass.’ At the age of 54, lead singer Debbie Harry became the oldest female to make No.1 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 8, 2019 6:53:05 GMT
8th February In 1910 The Boy Scouts of America is incorporated by William D. Boyce. In 1933 1st flight of all-metal Boeing 247. In 1964, On their first full day in New York, The Beatles (minus George who had a sore throat), went for a photo-opportunity walk around Central Park. Over 400 girl fans followed The Beatles and extra police were called in to control them. In 1986, Billy Ocean started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going', as featured in the film 'The Jewel Of The Nile.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 9, 2019 7:48:27 GMT
9th February In 1895 Volleyball invented by W G Morgan in Massachusetts. In 1940, Born on this day, Brian Bennett, drummer with The Shadows, who had the 1963 UK No.1 single 'Foot Tapper' plus 28 other UK Top 40 singles as well as having hits with Cliff Richard. In 1964 1st appearance of the Beatles on the "Ed Sullivan Show" draws 73.7 million viewers. In 1979 ABC airs "Heroes of Rock N Roll" special.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 10, 2019 7:41:01 GMT
10th February In 1906 British battleship HMS Dreadnought launches after only 100 days, renders all other capital ships obsolete with its revolutionary design. In 1914, Born on this day, Larry Adler, mouth organist, worked as a soloist with many of the world's major symphony orchestras. He played with countless artists from Fred Astaire to George Gershwin and later with Elton John and Sting. Recorded the 1994 tribute album 'Glory Of Gershwin'. He died on August 7th 2001, aged 87. In 1956 "My Friend Flicka" premieres on CBS (later NBC) TV. In 1979, Rod Stewart started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy', his third US No.1. (and a No.1 hit in the UK). Also today Rod started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Blondes Have More Fun.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 11, 2019 6:52:41 GMT
11th February In 1800 William Henry Fox Talbot, English photographic pioneer, was born in Dorset, England. He died in 1877. In 1956 British diplomats Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean deny working as spies for Soviet Russia after reappearing in the Soviet Union after going missing 5 years earlier. In 1958, English singer Michael Holliday was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Story Of My Life.' The song gave writers Bacharach and David their first UK No.1 hit. In 1977, David Bowie released 'Sound and Vision' as a single, which was taken from his latest album Low. 'Sound and Vision' was used by the BBC in the UK on trailers at the time, providing considerable exposure, much needed as Bowie opted to do nothing to promote the single himself, and helped the song to No.3 on the UK charts.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 12, 2019 6:58:30 GMT
12th February In 1908 NY to Paris auto race (via Alaska & Siberia) begins in NYC George Schuster wins after 88 days behind the wheel
In 1939, Born on this day, Ray Manzarek, keyboards, with The Doors, who had the 1967 US No.1 & UK No.9 single 'Light My Fire' and the 1971 single 'Riders On The Storm'. Manzarek died on 20th May 2013, he had suffered from bile duct cancer for many years. He formed the band with lead singer Jim Morrison in 1965 after a chance meeting in Venice Beach, Los Angeles. In 1968 25th Golden Globes: "In the Heat of the Night", Rod Steiger, & Edith Evans win. In 1969, '(If Paradise Is) Half As Nice' by Amen Corner was at No.1 on the UK singles chart, the group's only UK No.1. The song was first offered to The Tremeloes as a potential single, who rejected it.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 13, 2019 7:19:27 GMT
13th February In 1907 English suffragettes storm British Parliament & 60 women are arrested. In 1950, Born on this day, English singer-songwriter, record producer Peter Gabriel, with Genesis who had the 1974 UK No.21 single 'I Know What I Like In Your Wardrobe'. Gabriel left Genesis in 1975 to launch his solo career and had the 1986 US No.1 & UK No.4 single 'Sledgehammer' from the 1986 UK No.1 & US No.2 album So. In 1969 Mary Hopkin's Postcard album on Apple is released. In 1977, Julie Covington was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina', taken from the Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd-Webber musical Evita. Covington had been in the 1977 UK TV series based on an all female group called Rock Follies.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 14, 2019 7:25:13 GMT
14th February In 1931 The original "Dracula" film starring Bela Lugosi as the titular vampire, is released. In 1942 The Polish resistance movement, the Home Army, is formed and will eventually become the largest resistance movement in occupied Europe. In 1952 VI Winter Olympic Games open at Oslo, Norway. In 1968, Manfred Mann were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Bob Dylan song 'The Mighty Quinn' which was also a No.10 hit in the US. Dylan recorded the song in 1967 during the Basement Tapes sessions, but did not release a version for another three years.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 15, 2019 6:49:36 GMT
15th February In 1939 German battleship Bismarck was launched. In 1952 King George VI is buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England. In 1965 John Lennon passes his driving test. In 1975, Linda Ronstadt went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You're No Good', the singers only solo chart topper out of 12 other top 40 hits.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 16, 2019 7:43:30 GMT
16th February In 1659 1st known cheque (£400) (on display at Westminster Abbey) In 1938 "Bringing Up Baby" film directed by Howard Hawks, starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, is released. In 1957, Disc jockey Pete Murray began hosting BBC television's first Rock 'n' Roll music program The Six-Five Special, named for the time the show began, five minutes after six. The show was given air-time immediately after the abolition of what was called the Toddlers' Truce, which had seen television stop between 6 and 7pm so children could be put to bed. In 1999, Robbie Williams won three awards at this year's Brit's. The singer won Best British solo artist, Best Single for 'Angels' and Best Video for 'Millennium.'
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