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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 1, 2019 5:49:17 GMT
1st October In 1908 Henry Ford introduces the Model T car (costs $825) In 1926 An oil field accident cost aviator Wiley Post his left eye, but he used the settlement money to buy his first aircraft. In 1964 San Francisco cable cars declared a national landmark. In 1977 Meco started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with a disco version of 'Star Wars Theme'. Had other hits with versions of 'Close Encounters', 'Wizard Of Oz' and 'Empire Strikes Back'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 2, 2019 5:51:04 GMT
2nd October In 1866 J Osterhoudt patents tin can with key opener. Born this day in 1945 Don McLean, US singer, songwriter, 1971 US & 1972 UK No.1 single 'American Pie', a song inspired by the death of Buddy Holly. In 1967 All six members of The Grateful Dead were busted by California narcotics agents for possession of marijuana at the groups' 710 Ashbury Street House in San Francisco, California. In 1971 Rod Stewart started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Maggie May / Reason To Believe', his first solo No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 3, 2019 5:53:00 GMT
3rd October In 1849 American author Edgar Allan Poe is found delirious in a gutter in Baltimore, Maryland under mysterious circumstances; it is the last time he is seen in public before his death. In 1941 "The Maltese Falcon" directed by John Huston and based off Dashiell Hammett's 1929 novel of the same name, starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor, premieres in New York City In 1955 "Mickey Mouse Club" premieres. In 1968 Working at Trident Studios in London, The Beatles recorded the new George Harrison song ‘Savoy Truffle’. George, Paul, and Ringo recorded just one take of the basic track (drums, bass, and lead guitar). The song was inspired by Eric Clapton's love of chocolates, particularly Mackintosh's Good News.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 4, 2019 6:15:37 GMT
4th October In 1931 Dick Tracy comic strip by Chester Gould debuts. In 1949 United Nations' permanent NYC headquarters is dedicated. In 1969 Last wooden passenger subway cars retired at Brooklyn Myrtle Beach. In Queen started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Another One Bites The Dust.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 5, 2019 6:42:03 GMT
5th October In 1936 The Jarrow March sets off for London. Born this day in 1947 Brian Johnson, singer with Geordie, who had the 1973 UK No.6 single 'Because Of You'. Joined AC/DC in 1980, after the death of Bon Scott. Had the 1980 UK No.1 and US No.4 album Back In Black, which has now sold an estimated 49m copies worldwide. Johnson's first group was called Gobi Desert Canoe Club. Bon Scott had first seen Johnson singing onstage, which included Johnson screaming at the top of his voice, rolling around on the stage, and finally being carried off. Scott didn't know that Johnson was then taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with appendicitis. In 1969 Monty Python's Flying Circus begins airing on BBC TV. In 1985 Midge Ure was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'If I Was.' The former Ultravox and Slik singers only solo No.1. The song features Mark King of Level 42 on bass guitar.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 6, 2019 7:02:44 GMT
6th October In 1857 First American Chess Congress hosted by the American Chess Association. In 1927 "The Jazz Singer", directed by Alan Crosland, starring Al Jolson and May McAvoy, released, 1st film with a soundtrack (Honorary Academy Award 1928) In 1961 JFK advises Americans to build fallout shelters. In 1969 George Harrison's song 'Something' was released as the "A" side of a Beatles' 45, a first for Harrison.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 7, 2019 6:23:01 GMT
7th October In 1907 France's Henri Farman flies 30m in a biplane. In 1960 TV series "Route 66" premieres on CBS. In 1966 Johnny Kidd was killed in a car crash while on UK tour in Radcliffe, Manchester, aged 27. Pirates' bassist Nick Simper, who later became an original member of Deep Purple, was also in the car with Kidd but he suffered only some cuts and a broken arm. Kidd scored the 1960 UK No.1 single 'Shakin' All Over' as Johnny Kidd and the Pirates. In 2015 the Ian Anderson band performed the Jethro Tull The Rock Opera at the Teatro Bradesco São Paulo.
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 7, 2019 6:41:38 GMT
7th October In 1960 TV series "Route 66" premieres on CBS. A must see programme for us young hip kids in Old Blighty, when it eventually was broadcast over here, as well as The States.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 8, 2019 6:16:27 GMT
8th October In 1933 Coit Tower dedicated in San Francisco as a monument to firefighters. In 1945 Microwave oven patented. In 1965 Post Office Tower opens in London, tallest building in England. In 1977 One half of TV cop show "Starsky & Hutch" (he was blonde Hutch), David Soul was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Silver Lady', his second and last UK No.1 single. Cringe time
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 9, 2019 5:57:12 GMT
9th October In 1855 American inventor Isaac Singer patents sewing machine motor. In 1949 English ballerina Margot Fonteyn debuts in America with her performance of Sleeping Beauty at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. In 1958 Eddie Cochran recorded the classic song, 'C'mon Everybody', which became a 1959 UK No.6 single for Cochran and a 1979 hit for the Sex Pistols. In 1976 One hit wonders Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'A Fifth Of Beethoven', it made No.28 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 10, 2019 5:49:34 GMT
10th October In 1865 John Wesley Hyatt patents the billiard ball made from cellulose nitrate (celluloid) in Albany, New York (patent US50359A) In 1939 The real Eleanor Rigby died in her sleep of unknown causes at the age of 44. The 1966 Beatles' song that featured her name wasn't written about her, as Paul McCartney's first draft of the song named the character Miss Daisy Hawkins. Eleanor Rigby's tombstone was noticed in the 1980s in the graveyard of St. Peter's Parish Church in Woolton, Liverpool, a few feet from where McCartney and Lennon had met for the first time in 1957. In 1963 "From Russia With Love" 2nd James Bond film based on a novel by Ian Fleming, starring Sean Connery and Daniela Bianchi, premieres in London. In 1987 Whitesnake went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Here I Go Again', a No.9 hit in the UK in 1987.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 11, 2019 5:52:55 GMT
11th October In 1919 First transcontinental air race ends. In 1929 JC Penney opens store #1252 in Milford, Delaware, making it a nationwide company with stores in all 48 U.S. states. In 1967 Yoko Plus Me art exhibit opens in London (the me is John Lennon) In 1997 Elton John went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Candle In The Wind 97' A re-write of his 1974 hit about Marilyn Monroe. This version was raising funds for the Diana, Princess of Wales charity, following her death in Paris. It went on to become the biggest selling single in the world ever.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 12, 2019 7:18:31 GMT
12th October In 1931 Christ the Redeemer statue opens standing 30 meters high (98 ft) on top of Mount Corcovado overlooking Rio de Janeiro, built by engineer Heitor da Silva Costa. In 1955 The Chrysler Corporation launched high fidelity record players for their 1956 line-up of cars. The unit measured about four inches high and less than a foot wide and was mounted under the instrument panel. The seven inch discs spun at 16 2/3 rpm and required almost three times the number of grooves per inch as an LP. The players were discontinued in 1961. In 1965 Working on their next album George Harrison's double-tracked sitar part, the first appearance of that Indian instrument on a pop record. And sticking with George. In 1987 George Harrison releases "Got My Mind Set On You".
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 13, 2019 7:02:22 GMT
13th October In 1860 1st aerial photo taken in US (from a balloon), Boston. Born this day in 1941 Paul Simon, singer, songwriter, (1970 UK & US No.1 single with Simon and Garfunkel, 'Bridge Over Trouble Water.' The duo's 1970 album 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' spent 307 weeks on the UK chart). Solo, (1986 UK No.4 single 'You Can Call Me Al', 1986 UK No.1 album Graceland spent 115 weeks on the UK chart). In 1963 "Beatlemania" is coined after Beatles appear at Palladium. In 1965 The Who recorded 'My Generation' at Pye studios, London. When released as a single it reached No.2 on the UK chart, held off the No.1 position by The Seekers 'The Carnival Is Over'. Roger Daltrey would later say that he stuttered the lyrics to try to fit them to the music. The BBC initially refused to play the song because it did not want to offend people who stutter.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 14, 2019 5:52:36 GMT
14th October In 1066 Battle of Hastings: William the Conqueror and his Norman army defeat the English forces of Harold II who is killed in the battle. Born this day in 1946, 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 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. announced as winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. 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, 2019 6:09:53 GMT
15th October In 1860 Abraham Lincoln sported one of the most famous beards in history, but this may not have happened without the intervention of an eleven-year-old girl named Grace Bedell. She wrote a letter to Lincoln, then the then-Republican nominee for President, and, asking he President to grow 'whiskers', said "All the ladies like whiskers and they would tease their husbands to vote for you and then you would be President." In 1939 LaGuardia Airport opens in NYC. In 1959 "Untouchables" premieres. In 1988 UB40 went to No.1 on the US singles chart with their version of the Neil Diamond song 'Red Red Wine', also a No.1 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 16, 2019 6:17:00 GMT
16th October In 1846 Dentist William T Morton demonstrates effectiveness of ether. Born this day in 1937, Emile Ford, US singer, 1959 UK No.1 single with The Checkmates, 'What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For''. In 1979 Comedy sketch show "Not the Nine O'Clock News" debuts starring Rowan Atkinson, Chris Langham, Pamela Stephenson and Mel Smith on BBC 2. In 1982 Culture Club appeared on UK TV's Top Of The Pops performing 'Do You Really Want To Hurt Me'. They were booked on the show thanks to Shakin' Stevens being ill and not able to appear. The song became a major hit after their memorable performance on the music TV show.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 17, 2019 6:20:05 GMT
17th October In 1814 A Beer Flood occurs in London killing nine. In 1933 Albert Einstein arrives in US as a refugee from Nazi Germany. In 1979 Mother Teresa of Calcutta awarded Nobel Peace Prize. In 1981 Christopher Cross started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Arthur's Theme, (Best That You Can Do)', his second US No.1. and a No.7 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 18, 2019 6:16:58 GMT
18th October In 1910 E. M. Forster publishes novel "Howards End." In 1944 Allied generals Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley and Bernard Montgomery confer in Brussels, Belgium. In 1961 "West Side Story", directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, the film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical, starring Natalie Wood, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1962) In Buggles were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Video Killed The Radio Star.' A studio band featuring producer Trevor Horn.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 19, 2019 7:07:38 GMT
19th October In 1901 Edward Elgar's "Pomp & Circumstance March" premieres in Liverpool. In 1919 1st US Distinguished Service Medal awarded to a living female recipient, Anna Howard Shaw. In 1959 William Gibson's "Miracle Worker" premieres in NYC. In Helen Shapiro was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Walkin' Back To Happiness.' The singers second and final UK No.1. Nice frock
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 20, 2019 9:54:30 GMT
20th October In 1864 US President Abraham Lincoln formally establishes Thanksgiving as a national holiday. In 1917 US suffragette Alice Paul begins a 7 month jail sentence for protesting women's rights in Washington. In 1964 Ann Packer of Great Britain runs a world record 2:01.1 to win the women's 800m gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. 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, 2019 6:18:13 GMT
21st October In 1805 Battle of Trafalgar: British Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats combined French and Spanish fleet. Nelson shot and killed during battle. In 1945 Women in France allowed to vote for 1st time. In 1964 Film version of "My Fair Lady" directed by George Cukor and starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn premieres in New York (Academy Awards Best Picture 1965) In 1989 Jive Bunny And The Mastermixes had their second UK No.1 single with 'That's What I Like.' The Theme from Hawaii Five-O was the recurring hook in the record which also included 'Lets Twist Again', 'Lets Dance', 'Great Balls of Fire' and 'The Twist'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 22, 2019 6:19:11 GMT
22nd October In 1883 1st NY Horse Show held (Madison Sq Garden) In 1938 Chester Carlson demonstrates 1st Xerox copying machine. In 1969 Paul McCartney denies rumours of his death. In 1988 Phil Collins started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Groovy Kind Of Love', his 6th US No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 23, 2019 6:20:58 GMT
23rd October In 1910 Blanche Scott becomes the first woman to fly at a public event in the US at Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 1952 "Limelight" premieres directed, written, produced and starring Charlie Chaplin and Claire Bloom with appearance by Buster Keaton. In 1958 The smurfs first appear in the story "Johan and Pirlouit" by Belgium cartoonist Peyo. In 2006 Amy Winehouse released her "signature song" 'Rehab' as a single, taken from her second studio album, Back to Black. The lyrics are autobiographical, and talk about Winehouse's refusal one time to enter a rehabilitation clinic. It won three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and also won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 24, 2019 6:19:24 GMT
24th October In 1901 First woman to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (Anna Taylor) Born this day in 1947, 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 1980 John Lennon releases "(Just Like) Starting Over" in UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 25, 2019 6:20:12 GMT
25th October In 1616 Dutch East India Company ship "The Eendracht" discovers Dirk-Hartog Island, Australia. Born this day in 1944, Jon Anderson, vocals, Warriors, Yes, (1983 UK No.28 & US No.1 single 'Owner Of A Lonely Heart'). In 1963 Beatles begin their 1st full foreign tour in Sweden. In 1965 Rolling Stones release "Get Off of My Cloud."
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 26, 2019 5:52:37 GMT
26th October In 1858 Hamilton Smith patents rotary washing machine. In 1912 Woolwich Foot Tunnel under the Thames river in England opens. In 1961 First test flight of Saturn launch vehicle. In 1973 Wings release "Helen Wheels."
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 27, 2019 8:16:03 GMT
27th October In 1726 "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift is published by Benjamin Motte in London. In 1913 "Krazy Kat" comic strip by George Herriman debuts in NY Journal. In 1954 N Richard Nash' "Rainmaker" premieres in NYC. In 1957 The Crickets started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'That'll Be The Day'. It was also a No.3 hit in the US where it went on to sell over a million. The song was inspired by a trip to the movies by Holly, Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis in June 1956. The John Wayne film The Searchers was playing and Wayne's frequently-used, world-weary catchphrase, "that'll be the day" inspired the young musicians.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 28, 2019 7:30:51 GMT
28th October In 1904 St Louis police try a new investigation method - fingerprints. Born this day in 1944, Hank Marvin, guitar, The Shadows, (1963 UK No.1 single 'Foot Tapper', plus 28 other UK Top 40 singles. Also played on many hits with Cliff Richard. Member of Marvin, Welch and Farrar. 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, 2019 7:25:22 GMT
29th October In 1929 "Black Tuesday" Wall Street Stock Market crashes triggering the "Great Depression." Born this day in 1946, English guitarist, singer, songwriter Peter Green the founder of Fleetwood Mac. Was a member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, (replaced Eric Clapton), and Fleetwood Mac scored the 1969 UK No.1 single 'Albatross' and other hits include 'Black Magic Woman', 'Oh Well' and 'Man of the World'. He left Fleetwood Mac in 1970. In 1958 Dr F Mason Sones is first doctor to perform a coronary angiogram. In 1988 Enya started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Orinoco Flow.' Originally with family act, Clannad, Enya went solo and specialised in Celtic and New Age recordings.
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