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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 9, 2019 6:35:46 GMT
9th April In 1872 Samuel R Percy patents dried milk. In 1950 at the 4th Tony Awards South Pacific wins best picture. In 1963 Winston Churchill becomes 1st honorary US citizen. In 1983 David Bowie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the title track from his latest album 'Let's Dance', his fourth UK No.1 and featuring blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. The song introduced Bowie to a new, younger audience oblivious to his former career in the 1970s and was a US No.1 hit, Bowie’s first single to reach number one on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 10, 2019 5:49:59 GMT
10th April In 1849 Safety pin patented by Walter Hunt (NYC); sold rights for $400. In 1912 RMS Titanic sets sail from Southampton for her maiden (and final) voyage. In 1974 Magicians Penn & Teller 1st meet. In 1976 Peter Frampton went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Frampton Comes Alive', one of the biggest selling 'live' albums in rock history. It was the best-selling album of 1976, selling over 6 million copies in the US. Frampton Comes Alive! was voted Album of the year in the 1976 Rolling Stone readers poll. It stayed on the chart for 97 weeks.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 11, 2019 5:48:20 GMT
11th April In 1900 The first modern submarine designed and built by John Philip Holland is purchased by the U.S. Navy. In 1950 Prince Rainier III becomes ruler of Monaco. In 1970 Apollo 13 launched. Also in 1970 The Beatles started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Let It Be'. It became the group's 19th US No.1 in 6 years. The track was a No.2 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 12, 2019 6:01:02 GMT
12th April In 1905 French Dufaux brothers test helicopter. In 1933 born this day American singer Tiny Tim, who had a 1968 US No.17 single with ‘Tiptoe Through The Tulips’. He died of a heart attack on November 29th 1996 on stage while playing his hit ‘Tiptoe Through the Tulips’ at a club in Minneapolis. In 1955 Polio vaccine tested by Dr Jonas Salk announced to be 'safe and effective'. In 1957 The 'King of Skiffle' Lonnie Donegan was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Cumberland Gap.' The Scottish musician was a former member of Chris Barber's Jazz Band.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 13, 2019 6:41:15 GMT
13th April In 837 Best view of Halley's Comet in 2,000 years. In 1943 Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates Jefferson Memorial. In 1966 Pan Am places $525,000,000 order for 25 Boeing 747s. In 1971 The Rolling Stones released 'Brown Sugar' taken from their latest album Sticky Fingers, the first record on their own label, Rolling Stones Records, which introduced the infamous licking- tongue and lips logo.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 14, 2019 6:54:22 GMT
14th April In 1865 US President Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater in Washington. In 1912 RMS Titanic hits an iceberg at 11.40pm off Newfoundland. In 1953 Lita Roza was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with '(How Much) Is That Doggie In Window.' The 27 year old singer was the NME readers' Top Female artist of 1953 and with this single became the first British female singer to top the UK singles Chart, (and the first Liverpudlian to do so). In 1966 The Spencer Davis Group were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Somebody Help Me', the group's second UK No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 15, 2019 5:57:58 GMT
15th April In 1755 Samuel Johnson's "A Dictionary of the English Language" published in London. In 1923 Insulin becomes generally available for diabetics. In 1955 Ray Kroc opens first McDonald's Inc. fast food restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois. In 1972 Roberta Flack started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'. Written in 1957 by political singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who was later to become his wife. At the time the couple were lovers, although MacColl was married to someone else. MacColl is the father of singer/songwriter Kirsty MacColl. The song was featured in the Clint Eastwood film 'Play Misty For Me.'
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 15, 2019 6:16:38 GMT
Music Almanac - April 15 2017 - Jethro Tull was at number 1 on the Classical Albums chart with Jethro Tull: The String Quartets.
[ Now that's something I thought I'd never read ]
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 16, 2019 6:34:15 GMT
16th April In 1853 The first passenger rail opens in India, from Bori Bunder, Bombay to Thane. In 1947 born this day Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty who with Stealers Wheel had the 1973 US No.3 & UK No.8 single 'Stuck In The Middle With You'. The song was used in Quentin Tarantino's 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs, during the famous 'ear' scene. He is best known for his 1978 solo hit the UK No.3 and US No.2 single 'Baker Street.' He was also a member of late 1960s group The Humblebums with Billy Connolly. Rafferty died on 4th Jan 2011 at the age of 63 after suffering a long illness. In 1953 British royal yacht Britannia launched by Queen Elizabeth II. In 1964 The Beatles filmed the 'chase scenes' for A Hard Day's Night with actors dressed as policemen in the Notting Hill Gate area of London. In the evening they recorded the title track for the film, 'A Hard Day's Night' at Abbey Road. John and Paul had the title first, and had to write a song to order, completing the track in nine takes.
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 16, 2019 6:46:04 GMT
16th April In 1964 The Beatles filmed the 'chase scenes' for A Hard Day's Night with actors dressed as policemen in the Notting Hill Gate area of London. In the evening they recorded the title track for the film, 'A Hard Day's Night' at Abbey Road. John and Paul had the title first, and had to write a song to order, completing the track in nine takes. Spin me back down the years or what . . . a group of us skipped out of a school trip to a museum in Hastings by escaping through a rear fire escape and went and saw A Hard Day's Night at a nearby cinema and we arrived back at the museum just as everyone was leaving the building so we never got caught. No wonder my academic achievements were somehow non existent
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 16, 2019 7:07:12 GMT
16th April In 1964 The Beatles filmed the 'chase scenes' for A Hard Day's Night with actors dressed as policemen in the Notting Hill Gate area of London. In the evening they recorded the title track for the film, 'A Hard Day's Night' at Abbey Road. John and Paul had the title first, and had to write a song to order, completing the track in nine takes. Spin me back down the years or what . . . a group of us skipped out of a school trip to a museum in Hastings by escaping through a rear fire escape and went and saw A Hard Day's Night at a nearby cinema and we arrived back at the museum just as everyone was leaving the building so we never got caught. No wonder my academic achievements were somehow non existent You little scallywag, you sound like you got up to the same educational mischief as me
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 17, 2019 5:54:41 GMT
17th April In 1875 Modern Snooker invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain, a bored British officer in Jabalpur, India. In 1912 1st unofficial gold record (Al Jolson's "Ragging The Baby To Sleep") In 1975 Elvis Presley bought a Convair 880 Jet formally owned by Delta Airlines for $250,000, which he re-christened Lisa Marie. Presley spent a further $600,000 refurbishing the Jet to include personal quarters, a meeting area and a dance floor. In 1982 Vangelis was at No.1 on the US album chart with Chariots Of Fire, he later also won an Oscar for the album for best original score.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 18, 2019 5:41:44 GMT
18th April In 1899 St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria. In 1912 Cunard liner RMS Carpathia brings 705 survivors from the RMS Titanic to New York City. In 1977 Alex Haley author of "Roots" awarded Pulitzer Prize. In 1987 Aretha Franklin and George Michael started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Knew You Were Waiting' also a No.1 in the UK. Aretha Franklin set a record for the artist with the longest gap between US No.1 singles, it had been 19 years, 10 months from her last hit 'Respect' in June 1967.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 19, 2019 5:41:48 GMT
19th April In 1897 1st Boston Marathon (B.A.A. Road Race), won by John J. McDermott in 2:55:10; the world's oldest annual marathon inspired by success of the first marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics. In 1942 born this day English musician Alan Price, keyboards with The Animals who had the 1964 UK & US No.1 single 'House Of The Rising Sun'). As a solo artsit he scored the 1967 UK No.4 single 'Simon Smith and his Amazing Dancing Bear'. In 1967 "Casino Royale" James Bond comedy film starring David Niven and Peter Sellers premieres. Based on the Ian Fleming novel. In 1965 The Beatles single 'Ticket to Ride' was released on Capitol records in the US. The single's label stated that the song was from the upcoming movie 'Eight Arms to Hold You' (the original name for the movie 'Help!').
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 20, 2019 6:26:59 GMT
20th April In 1759 George Frideric Handel is buried in Westminster Abbey, London. In 1940 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pa. In 1957 Elvis Presley started an eight week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'All Shook Up.' It went on to be the biggest single of 1957 selling over 2 million copies. In 1992 'A Concert For Life' took place at Wembley Stadium as a tribute to Queen singer Freddie Mercury and for aids awareness. Acts appearing included; Elton John, Roger Daltrey, Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), David Bowie, Mick Ronson, James Hetfield, George Michael, Seal, Paul Young, Annie Lennox, Lisa Stansfield, Robert Plant, Joe Elliott and Phil Collen, Axl Rose and Slash.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 21, 2019 7:08:34 GMT
21st April In 1908 Frederick A Cook claims to reach North Pole (He didn't) In 1930 "All Quiet on the Western Front" based on the novel by Erich Maria Remarque, directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Louis Wolheim and Lew Ayres premieres in Los Angeles (Academy Awards Outstanding Production 1930) In 1966 Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie visits Kingston, Jamaica. In 1984 Phil Collins started a three week run at No.1 in the US singles chart with the theme from 'Against All Odds'. It was Phil's first US No.1, a No. 2 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 22, 2019 7:19:05 GMT
22nd April In 1838 English steamship "Sirius" docks in NYC after crossing the Atlantic, first transatlantic steam passenger service. In 1937 born this day Jack Nicholson, American actor (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Shining), born in Neptune City, New Jersey. In 1969 Robin Knox-Johnston ends 312 day non-stop sailing. In 1978 Bob Marley and the Wailers performed at the 'One Love Peace Concert' in Jamaica. It was Marley's first public appearance in Jamaica since being wounded in an assassination attempt a year and a half earlier.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 23, 2019 6:01:20 GMT
23rd April In 1867 Queen Victoria & Napoleon III turn down plans for a channel tunnel. In 1949 born this day, British rock music vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player John Miles, who scored the 1976 UK No.3 single 'Music'. Miles has also worked with Alan Parson's, Jimmy Page, Joe Cocker and Tina Turner. In 1953 "Shane", directed by George Stevens and based on the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer, starring Alan Ladd and Jean Arthur, is released. In 1993 Peter Townshend's musical "Tommy" premieres in NYC.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 24, 2019 5:51:26 GMT
24th April In 1913 Skyscraper, the Woolworth Building in New York City is opened - world's tallest building at the time. In 1947 born this day, Glenn Cornick, bass guitarist with Jethro Tull from 1967 to late 1970. He played in the three first studio albums of the band, This Was, Stand Up and Benefit. Glenn died on 28th Aug 2014 due to congestive heart failure. In 1961 17th century Swedish warship Vasa, which sunk on her maiden voyage in 1628, is salvaged. In 1965 Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Game Of Love', a No.2 hit in the UK. Wayne took his name from DJ Fontana the Elvis Presley drummer. Eric Stewart guitarist in the Mindbenders went on join Hotlegs and 10CC.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 25, 2019 5:51:19 GMT
25th April In 1719 Daniel Defoe publishes "Robinson Crusoe". In 1958 born this day, Fish, (Derek Dick), from British rock band Marillion from 1981 until 1988. They had the 1985 UK No.2 single 'Kayleigh'. Fish has since been a solo artist and occasional actor. In 1961 Robert Noyce patents integrated circuit. In 1979 The Police made their debut on BBC TV's Top Of The Pops performing 'Roxanne'. The single which was taken from their album Outlandos d'Amour was written from the point-of-view of a man who falls in love with a prostitute.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 26, 2019 5:55:33 GMT
26th April In 1938 born this day, American guitarist Duane Eddy, who had a string of hit records in the late 1950s and early 1960s, produced by Lee Hazlewood, which were noted for their characteristically "twangy" sound, including 'Rebel Rouser', 'Peter Gunn', and 'Because They're Young'. In 1954 "Seven Samurai", Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshiro Mifune, is released. In 1956 First modern container ship, the Ideal X, leaves Port Newark, New Jersey for Houston, Texas. In 1966 Dusty Springfield was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me', the singers only UK No.1. When recording the track, Springfield was not satisfied with her vocal until she had recorded forty-seven takes.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 27, 2019 6:57:35 GMT
27th April In 1667 Blind and impoverished, John Milton sells the copyright of Paradise Lost for £10. 1935 Brussels World Exposition opens. In 1956 Heavyweight champ, Rocky Marciano, retires undefeated from boxing. In 1963 Little Peggy March started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Will Follow Him'. At 15 years, 1 month and 13 days old, Little Peggy March became the youngest female singer to have a US No.1 record.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 28, 2019 6:48:35 GMT
28th April In 1770 British Captain James Cook, aboard the Endeavour, lands at Botany Bay in Australia. In 1923 Wembley Stadium opens - Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham United (FA Cup) In 1967 Muhammad Ali refuses induction into army & stripped of boxing title. In 1964 The Beatles recorded the TV special ‘Around The Beatles’ at Wembley studios England. As well as performing songs they played Act V Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ with John playing the female role of Thisbe, Paul as Pyramus, George as Moonshine and Ringo as Lion. Paul later named his cat Thisbe.
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Post by JTull 007 on Apr 28, 2019 13:26:59 GMT
28th April In 1964 The Beatles recorded the TV special ‘Around The Beatles’ at Wembley studios England. As well as performing songs they played Act V Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ with John playing the female role of Thisbe, Paul as Pyramus, George as Moonshine and Ringo as Lion. Paul later named his cat Thisbe. I never saw this before Thank you Sir John The Beatles always had a sense of humor that made them so loveable.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 29, 2019 6:05:54 GMT
29th April In 1769 Scottish engineer James Watt's patent for a steam engine with a separate condenser enrolled (Patent 913) In 1933 born this day, Willie Nelson, country music singer-songwriter, (He was born on April 29, 1933, but his birth was recorded on April 30). Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana. Along with Neil Young and John Mellencamp, he set up Farm Aid in 1985 to assist and increase awareness of the importance of family farms. He wrote the country classic 'Crazy' a hit for Patsy Cline. In 1953 The first U.S. experimental 3D-TV broadcast showed an episode of Space Patrol on Los Angeles ABC affiliate KECA-TV. In 1967 "Respect" single released by Aretha Franklin (Billboard Song of the Year 1967)
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 30, 2019 6:02:00 GMT
30th April In 1859 Charles Dickens' "A Tale Of Two Cities" is first published. In 1943 born this day, Bobby Vee, American singer, songwriter and musician who was a teen idol in the early 1960s. He scored the 1961 US No.1 single & UK No.3 single 'Take Good Care Of My Baby' and thirty-eight Hot 100 chart hits, ten of which reached the Top 20. Vee died on October 24, 2016 aged 73. In 1967 Ostankino Tower, the then highest free-standing structure in the world at 540m is finished in Moscow, Russia. In 1968 BBC TV launched The Cilla Black Show making Cilla the first British female performer to have her own TV show. The theme song, 'Step Inside Love', was written by Paul McCartney.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 1, 2019 6:20:48 GMT
1st May In 1840 "Penny Black", the world's first adhesive postage stamp issued by Great Britain. In 1912 Beverly Hills Hotel opens. In 1962 The Beatles started a month long residency at The Star Club, Hamburg, Germany. American musicians including Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Fats Domino, Everly Brothers, Bill Haley, Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Lee Lewis also all appeared here. In 1971 Dave and Ansel Collins were at No.1 in the UK singles chart with 'Double Barrel'. It featured renowned drummer Sly Dunbar who was only 14 when the song was recorded.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 2, 2019 6:20:19 GMT
2nd May In 1885 "Good Housekeeping" magazine is 1st published. In 1946 "The Postman Always Rings Twice" film based on the novel by James M. Cain, directed by Tay Garnett and starring Lana Turner and John Garfield is released. In 1969 British liner Queen Elizabeth II leaves Southampton on maiden voyage to NY. In 1981 Scottish singer Sheena Easton started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Morning Train (9 to 5)'. The title of the song was changed to avoid any confusion with the Dolly Parton hit '9 to 5', in the same year.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 3, 2019 6:00:31 GMT
3rd May In 1715 Edmond Halley observes total eclipse phenomenon "Baily's Beads". In 1934 born this day, Frankie Valli, singer, from American rock and pop band The Four Seasons who had the 1960s hits 'Sherry', 'Big Girls Don't Cry', 'Walk Like a Man', and the 1976 UK & US No.1 single 'December 1963, (Oh What A Night'). They are one of the best-selling musical groups of all time, having sold an estimated 100 million records worldwide. Valli had the 1978 solo US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Grease'. In 1960 The Anne Frank House opens in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In 1980 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band started a six week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Against The Wind'.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 4, 2019 6:13:29 GMT
4th May In 1859 The Cornwall Railway opens across the Royal Albert Bridge linking the counties of Devon and Cornwall in England. The burning question. Was maddogfagin on the first train? In 1932 Al Capone enters Atlanta Penitentiary convicted of income tax evasion. In 1959 First Grammy Awards: Perry Como & Ella Fitzgerald win. In 1967 The Young Rascals started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Groovin.' Atlantic Records head Jerry Wexler did not want to release the song. US disc jockey Murray the K heard the track and encouraged Atlantic to release it.
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