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Post by bunkerfan on May 25, 2019 13:24:20 GMT
Spiro thinking "how can I put a tax claim in for this ?" and the one on the right thinking "why is it as one gets older, the nasal hairs seem to grow faster and longer ?" Ah yes, it's good old Spiro Agnew not Lyndon B Johnson. Mind you, they all look the same to me
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Post by maddogfagin on May 25, 2019 14:46:01 GMT
Spiro thinking "how can I put a tax claim in for this ?" and the one on the right thinking "why is it as one gets older, the nasal hairs seem to grow faster and longer ?" Ah yes, it's good old Spiro Agnew not Lyndon B Johnson. Mind you, they all look the same to me Oh bu**er, getting my Lyndons and Spiros mixed up. Apologies, I'll "pursuing the path of penance and flagellation" after I've had my supper if that's ok ?
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Post by bunkerfan on May 25, 2019 16:13:59 GMT
Ah yes, it's good old Spiro Agnew not Lyndon B Johnson. Mind you, they all look the same to me Oh bu**er, getting my Lyndons and Spiros mixed up. Apologies, I'll "pursuing the path of penance and flagellation" after I've had my supper if that's ok ? As I said, they all look the same to me Lyndon B Johnson Spiro Agnew
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Post by bunkerfan on May 26, 2019 6:27:52 GMT
26th May In 1906 Vauxhall Bridge is opened in London. In 1920 born this day, American singer, actress, Peggy Lee, (real name: Norma Dolores Egstrom) who had the 1958 US No. 8 & UK No.5 single 'Fever', and worked with Benny Goodman, Randy Newman, Quincy Jones. She was nominated for 12 Grammy Awards, winning Best Contemporary Vocal Performance for her 1969 hit ‘Is That All There Is'. She died on 21st January 2002. In 1940 1st successful helicopter flight in US: Vought-Sikorsky US-300 designed by Igor Sikorsky. In 1964 Marianne Faithful recorded the Mick Jagger and Keith Richards song 'As Tears Go By', accompanied by future Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page on guitar and John Paul Jones on bass.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 27, 2019 6:45:36 GMT
27th May In 1873 Heinrich Schliemann discovers "Priam's Treasure" a cache of gold and other objects in Hisarlik (Troy) in Anatolia. In 1930 The 1,046-foot (319-meter) Chrysler Building in New York City, the tallest man-made structure at the time, opens to the public. In 1951 Maritime Museum at Aquatic Park, San Francisco opens. In Buddy Holly and the Crickets released their first record, 'That'll Be The Day.' A UK No.1 and US No.3 hit. The song had its genesis in a trip to the movies by Holly, Allison and Sonny Curtis in June 1956. The John Wayne film The Searchers was playing. Wayne's frequently-used, world-weary catchphrase, "that'll be the day" was the Inspiration behind the song.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 28, 2019 6:23:30 GMT
28th May In 1923 US Attorney General says it is legal for women to wear trousers anywhere. In 1948 born this day, Ray Laidlaw, drummer from English group Lindisfarne who had the 1970s hit singles 'Meet Me on the Corner', 'Lady Eleanor and 'Run For Home'. Their album Fog on the Tyne became the biggest selling UK album in 1972. In 1961 Last trip (Paris to Bucharest) on the Orient Express after 78 years. In Percy Sledge started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'When A Man Loves A Woman'. A No.4 hit on the UK chart and No.2 when re-issued in 1987. Before the recording session, the song had no title or lyrics. The session proceeded with the expectation that Sledge would produce them for the vocal takes. When it came time to record the vocals, Sledge improvised the lyrics with minimal pre-planning, using the melody as a guide for rhythm and phrasing.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 29, 2019 5:55:12 GMT
29th May In 1886 American chemist John Pemberton begins to advertise Coca-Cola. In 1945 born this day, Gary Brooker, English singer, songwriter, pianist and founder and lead singer of the rock band Procol Harum who had the 1967 UK No.1 and US No.5 single A Whiter Shade Of Pale. (one of the few singles to have sold over 10 million copies) and scored the hits 'Homburg', 'Conquistador'. Brooker founded The Paramounts in 1962 with his guitarist friend Robin Trower and has also worked with Eric Clapton, Alan Parsons and Ringo Starr. In 1954 British runner Diane Leather becomes first woman to run the mile in under 5 minutes; 4:59.6 at Alexander Sports Ground in Birmingham, England. The Rolling Stones started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Brown Sugar', from Sticky Fingers. The first single released on Rolling Stones Records, it was the bands sixth US No.1, and a No.2 hit in the UK. The songs lyrics, which are essentially a pastiche of a number of taboo subjects, include: interracial sex, cunnilingus, slave rape, and less distinctly, sadomasochism, lost virginity, and heroin. In 1971
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Post by JTull 007 on May 29, 2019 11:08:52 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on May 30, 2019 6:40:56 GMT
Nice legs Jim
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Post by bunkerfan on May 30, 2019 6:47:44 GMT
30th May In 1911 1st Indianapolis 500 car race, Ray Harroun wins at 74.59 MPH (120 KPH) In 1942 US aircraft carrier Yorktown leaves Pearl Harbor. In 1959 The Auckland Harbour Bridge is officially opened in Auckland, New Zealand. In 1964 The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Love Me Do', the group's fourth US No.1 in five months. The version released in America had Andy White playing drums while Ringo played the tambourine. The British single was a take on which Ringo Starr played the drums.
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Post by JTull 007 on May 30, 2019 22:09:49 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on May 31, 2019 6:48:57 GMT
31st May In 1907 Taxis 1st began running in NYC. In 1941 1st issue of "Parade" goes on sale. In 1961 JFK visits Charles de Gaulle in Paris. In 1966 Filming began on The Monkees first TV series. The Monkees' first single, 'Last Train to Clarksville' was released in August 1966, just weeks prior to the TV broadcast debut. In conjunction with the first broadcast of the television show on September 12, 1966 on the NBC television network, NBC and Columbia had a major hit on their hands.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 1, 2019 6:33:06 GMT
1st June (doesn't time fly when you're having fun ) In 1922 Royal Ulster Constabulary is founded. In 1947 born this day, Ronnie Wood guitarist, songwriter, painter and radio presenter. Originally a member of UK band The Birds, he first worked alongside Rod Stewart in the Jeff Beck Group. He then got together with three members of The Small Faces to form The Faces joined by Rod on vocals. His songwriting partnership with Rod extended to Rod's early solo albums. Wood joined The Rolling Stones in 1975 after the departure of Mick Taylor. In 1959 The first edition of Juke Box Jury aired on the BBC. The shows host, David Jacobs, lead a revolving panel of guests in critiquing the week's top record releases. Although the songs were never played in their entirety, the four judges gave a verdict on whether each would be a "hit" or a "miss". In 1969 The Plastic Ono Band recorded 'Give Peace A Chance' during a 'bed-in' at the Hotel La Reine in Montreal, Canada. Producer Phil Spector, poet Allan Ginsberg and writer Timothy Leary all sang on the song.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 2, 2019 7:15:19 GMT
2nd June In 1933 FDR authorizes 1st swimming pool built inside the White House. In 1941 born this day, Charlie Watts, English drummer who joined The Rolling Stones in 1963 and had the 1965 UK & US No.1 single 'Satisfaction' and over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Watts also plays occasional gigs with Charlie Watts and his Big Band. In 2006, Watts was elected into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. In 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, London. In 1966 Frank Sinatra was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Strangers In The Night', the singers second UK No.1. The song was originally composed by Avo Uvezian as 'Broken Guitar' and later under the title 'Beddy Bye' as part of the instrumental score for the movie A Man Could Get Killed.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 3, 2019 6:09:33 GMT
3rd June In 1935 French liner SS Normandie sets Atlantic crossing record of four days, three hours and 14 minutes on her maiden voyage. In 1950 born this day, Florian Pilkington-Miksa English drummer who with Curved Air had the 1971 UK No.4 single 'Back Street Luv'. He also has also performed with Kiki Dee. In 1956 3rd class travel on British Railways ends. In 1967 The Doors 'Light My Fire' was released in the US, where it went on to be No.1 on the singles chart two months later.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 4, 2019 5:47:04 GMT
4th June In 1876 An express train called the Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco, California, via the First Transcontinental Railroad only 83 hours and 39 minutes after having left New York City. In 1942 "Mrs Miniver" based on the novel by Jan Struther, directed by William Wyler and starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon is released in the US (Best Picture 1943) In 1967 The Beatles started a 23 week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Recorded over a 129-day period beginning in December 1966, the album widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. In 1994 Wet Wet Wet started a fifteen-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Love Is All Around', from the film 'Four Weddings & A Funeral'. The song was written by Reg Presley of The Troggs and was a former Top 10 hit for his band in 1967.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 5, 2019 5:53:48 GMT
5th June In 1661 Isaac Newton admitted as a student to Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1944 As part of Operation Tonga, the 1st British gliders touch down on French soil to prepare for the D-Day invasion. In 1951 Anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe first published in serial form in "The National Era". In 1956 Elvis Presley appeared on ABC-TV's 'Milton Berle Show'. During the performance, Presley abruptly halted an uptempo rendition of 'Hound Dog' with a wave of his arm and launched into a slow, grinding version accentuated with energetic, exaggerated body movements. Presley's gyrations created a storm of controversy.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jun 6, 2019 2:57:29 GMT
Seems like yesterday back on June 6th 1995 ...
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 6, 2019 6:15:05 GMT
6th June In 1882 Electric iron patented by Henry W Seely, NYC. In 1933 1st drive-in theater opens (Camden New Jersey) In 1944 As part of the D-Day landings, the 82nd Airborne Division arrives at the French town of Sainte-Mère-Église. In 1970 Christie were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Yellow River'. Written by band leader Jeff Christie, the song was offered to The Tremeloes, who recorded it with the intention of releasing it as a single. However, they considered it too pop-orientated for their future direction. Producer Mike Smith therefore took their vocals off the recording and added those of Jeff Christie.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 7, 2019 6:15:29 GMT
7th June In 1906 Famous Cunard passenger liner Lusitania launches. In 1940 born this day, Thomas Woodward, (Tom Jones), Welsh singer who has sold over 100 million records. Scored the 1965 UK No.1 and US No.10 single 'It's Not Unusual' plus over 20 other UK and US Top 40 hit singles. Jones was awarded an OBE in 1999 and received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for "services to music" in 2006. In 1963 1st Rolling Stones TV appearance (Thank Your Lucky Stars) & release 1st single, "Come on". In 1969 British supergroup Blind Faith, featuring Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Rick Grech and Steve Winwood made their live debut at a free concert in London's Hyde Park.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 8, 2019 5:51:29 GMT
8th June In 1889 Cable Cars begin service in LA. In 1947 born this day, Mick Box, guitarist from English rock band Uriah Heep who had the 1975 UK No.7 album Return To Fantasy. They have sold over 40 million albums worldwide. In 1944 General Montgomery lands in Normandy, sets up HQ in Chateau de Creully. In 1968 Gary Puckett and Union Gap release "Lady Will Power".
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 9, 2019 7:14:49 GMT
9th June In 1869 Charles E. Hires sells his 1st root beer, in Philadelphia. In 1940 General Charles de Gaulle's 1st meeting with Winston Churchill. In 1958 HM Queen Elizabeth II officially opens London Gatwick Airport, (LGW), Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom. In 1984 Cyndi Lauper started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Time After Time' a No.3 hit in the UK. Lauper co-wrote 'Time After Time' with Philadelphia based Rob Hyman of The Hooters.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jun 9, 2019 11:28:44 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 10, 2019 6:08:54 GMT
10th June In 1943 Franklin Delano Roosevelt becomes 1st US President to visit a foreign country during wartime. In 1944 born this day, Rick Price, with British rock band The Move who had the 1969 UK No.1 single 'Blackberry Way' and hits with 'I Can Hear The Grass Grow', 'Flowers in the Rain' and 'Fire Brigade'. In 1947 Saab produces its first automobile. In 2007 The Rolling Stones played their first UK festival in over 30 years when they appeared at the Isle of Wight Festival. The Stones arrived at the Isle of Wight on their own privately chartered ferry for their 200-strong entourage including five Winnebago trailers and private security team. The Stones last UK festival appearance was Knebworth Fair in 1976.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 11, 2019 6:15:06 GMT
11th June In 1742 Benjamin Franklin invents his Franklin stove. In 1927 Charles Lindbergh is awarded the 1st Distinguished Flying Cross. In 1959 Postmaster General bans D H Lawrence's book, Lady Chatterley's Lover (overruled by US Court of Appeals in Mar 1960) In 1964 Manfred Mann record Do Wah Diddy Diddy Dum Diddy Do.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 12, 2019 5:52:33 GMT
12th June In 1923 Harry Houdini frees himself from a straight jacket while suspended upside down, 40 feet (12 m) above ground in NYC. In John Wetton, bass, vocals, with Mogul Thrash, Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash. Wetton died in his sleep at his home in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK on 31 January 2017, from colon cancer. In 1963 "Cleopatra" directed by Joseph Mankiewicz and starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton premieres in NYC, then most expensive film ever made. In 1965 The Supremes scored their fifth consecutive US No.1 single (they were the first American group to accomplish this feat), when 'Back In My Arms Again', went to the top of the charts.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 13, 2019 5:52:53 GMT
13th June In 1854 Anthony Faas patents the 1st US accordion, having made improvements to both the keyboard, and to enhance the sound. So Anthony Faas is to blame for the squeezebox In 1943 born this day, Esther Ofarim, Israeli international singer. She came second in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1963 with the song "T'en vas pas", representing Switzerland. As half of the singing husband and wife duo, Esther & Abi Ofarim she had the 1968 UK No.1 single 'Cinderella Rockerfella'. In 1957 Mayflower II from Plymouth, England, reaches Plymouth, Massachusetts. In 1975 John Lennon made his last ever TV appearance when he appeared on 'Salute To Sir Lew Grade', performing 'Slippin And Slidin', and 'Imagine'. The performance was recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on April 18, 1975.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 14, 2019 5:57:05 GMT
14th June In 1834 Hardhat diving suit patented by Leonard Norcross, Dixfield, Maine. In 1949 born this day, English drummer and songwriter Alan White, best known for his tenure in the progressive rock band Yes. He later joined the Plastic Ono Band, who had the 1970 UK No.5 single 'Instant Karma!', and also played on 'Imagine' by John Lennon. Alan also played in a local band in my area of County Durham in the 60's. The band was called The Downbeats and some still say he was nearly as good on the drums as me In 1953 Elvis Presley graduates from L. C. Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1980 Billy Joel started a six-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Glass Houses', his second US No.1 album. The album features Joel's first song to peak at No.1 on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, 'It's Still Rock and Roll to Me.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 15, 2019 7:03:03 GMT
15th June In 1887 Carlisle D Graham survives 2nd ride in Niagara waterfall in barrel. In 1941 born this day, American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, who had the 1972 UK & US No.1 single with his version of The Badfinger song 'Without You', and the 1969 US No.6 single 'Everybody's Talkin' from the film Midnight Cowboy'. The Monkees, Three Dog Night & Ronettes all covered his songs. He died on January 14th 1994 after he suffered a massive heart attack. In 1958 The first teenage all-music TV show Oh Boy!, was broadcast for the first time in the UK. Each week Oh Boy! featured resident artists plus a selection of special guests. The residents included Cuddly Dudley, who sang on 21 shows, Cliff Richard (20 shows), The Drifters (Later to become The Shadows) (17 shows) and Marty Wilde (17 shows). Guests included Billy Fury, Tony Sheridan, Shirley Bassey and Lonnie Donegan; with occasional US stars, such as The Inkspots, Conway Twitty and Brenda Lee. In 1965 Bob Dylan records single "Like a Rolling Stone" (#1 in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time")
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 16, 2019 5:54:21 GMT
16th June In 1879 Gilbert & Sullivan's "HMS Pinafore" debuts at Bowery Theater NYC. In 1946 born this day, English musician and songwriter Iain Matthews who was a member of Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort, who had the 1970 UK No.1 & 1971 US No. 23 single Woodstock. He has also fronted the bands Plainsong, Hi-Fi, No Grey Faith and More Than A Song. In 1963 Valentina Tereshkova (USSR) is 1st woman in space, aboard Vostok 6. In 1970 Mungo Jerry were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'In The Summertime'. It went on to become the best selling UK single of 1970 spending seven weeks at No.1 and was a hit in 26 other countries. The UK release was a maxi-single playing at 33 rpm, (whereas singles generally played at 45 rpm).
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