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Post by bunkerfan on Nov 29, 2019 7:26:58 GMT
29th November In 1775 Sir James Jay invents invisible ink. In 1941 Passenger ship Lurline sends radio signal of sighting Japanese war fleet. In 1963 LBJ sets up Warren Commission to investigate the assassination of JFK. In 2001 Beatles guitarist George Harrison died in Los Angeles of lung cancer aged 58. Following the breakup of The Beatles Harrison had a successful career as a solo artist and later as part of the Traveling Wilburys. The youngest member of The Beatles, (aged 16 when he joined), his compositions include ‘Taxman’, ‘Here Comes the Sun’, ‘Something’, and ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’. Harrison released the acclaimed triple album, All Things Must Pass, in 1970, from which came the worldwide No.1 single 'My Sweet Lord.'
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 30, 2019 7:30:10 GMT
30 November1900 Oscar Wilde dies in a Paris hotel room after saying of the room's wallpaper: "One of us had to go." 1974 Pioneer II sends photos back to NASA as it nears Jupiter. 1982 Thriller, Michael Jackson's second solo album, released; the album, produced by Quincy Jones, became the best-selling album in history. 2006 The sale of Syd Barrett's final belongings were sold by Cheffins auctioneers in Cambridge, England. The sale of the 77 items raised £119,890 ($233,786). Ten paintings alone raised over £55,000 and two bicycles over £10,000. The sale included such things as the armchair he used to sit in, his home-made bread bin, tools, notebooks and binders and books. The sale catalogue described Barrett - who quit Pink Floyd in 1968 - as a man with a "total disinterest in materialism."
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 1, 2019 7:41:18 GMT
1 December1955 Rosa Parks refuses to sit in the back of a Montgomery, Alabama, bus, defying the South's segregationist laws. 1990 Channel Tunnel sections from France and the UK meet beneath the English Channel. 1964 The Who played the first of 22 consecutive Tuesday night gigs at The Marquee Club in London, the band were paid £50 for each gig. The Marquee Club saw the rise of some of the most important British artists in the 60s such as Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Cream, Manfred Mann, The Nice, Yes, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, King Crimson and many others who all appeared at the club. 1944 Birthday of John Densmore, drummer with The Doors, who had the 1967 US No.1 & UK No.49 single 'Light My Fire' & 1971 single 'Riders On The Storm'.
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 2, 2019 14:11:53 GMT
2 December1697 The rebuilt St Paul’s Cathedral, the work of Sir Christopher Wren, was opened. The previous cathedral had been destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. 1943 The first Bevin Boys, aged between 18 and 25 were directed into the mining industry. Many miners had been called up to the armed forces, resulting in a grave shortage of coal. 1995 28 year old Nick Leeson was sentenced for financial dealings which contributed to the fall of Barings Bank, Britain's oldest merchant bank. He admitted to a judge in Singapore two charges of fraud connected with Baring's £860m ruin. 2012 Led Zeppelin received a prestigious award from Barack Obama for their significant contribution to American culture and the arts. Dressed in black suits and bow ties, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page were among a group of artists who received Kennedy Centre Honours at a dinner event at the White House.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 3, 2019 7:13:56 GMT
3rd December In 1910 Neon lights first publicly displayed (Paris Auto Show) Born this day in 1944, Ralph McTell, UK folk singer songwriter & children's TV presenter, (1975 UK No.2 single 'Streets of London'). In 1956 Guy Mitchell was at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of 'Singing The Blues', which spent nine weeks at the top of the charts. Two other charting versions of the song were released almost simultaneously with Mitchell's, one by UK singer Tommy Steele (with the Steelmen) and the other by US country singer Marty Robbins. In 1964 The Rolling Stones had their second UK No.1 single with their version of 'Little Red Rooster'. The Stones had recorded the song at Chess Studios in Chicago, the same studios where Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Little Walter had recorded their blues classics.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 4, 2019 6:53:51 GMT
4th December In 1915 Henry Ford's peace ship, Oscar II, sails for Europe 'to get the boys out of the trenches by Christmas'. Born this day in 1940, Freddy Cannon, singer, (1959 US & UK No.3 single, 'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans'). In 1961 Museum of Modern Art hangs Matisse's Le Bateau upside down for 47 days. In 1965 The Byrds started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Turn! Turn! Turn!' the group's second No.1. A No.26 hit in the UK. Unlike their first chart topper, ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’, the entire band was allowed to play on the recording, instead of studio musicians.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 5, 2019 7:21:09 GMT
5th December In 1854 Aaron Allen of Boston patents folding theatre chair. Born this day in 1932, American musician, singer and songwriter Richard Penniman, (Little Richard) who had the 1956 US No. 6 & 1957 UK No.3 single 'Long Tall Sally', plus over 10 other US & UK Top 40 singles. His music played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk and helped shape rhythm and blues for generations to come. In 1958 The Preston bypass, the UK's first stretch of motorway, opens to traffic for the first time. It is now part of the M6 and M55 motorways. In 1964 Lorne Greene star of the NBC TV show 'Bonanza' was at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Ringo', making him the second Canadian (after Paul Anka) to have a US No.1 single. The song was a No.22 hit in the UK. How come it only got to no. 22 in the UK charts when it's a classic?
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 6, 2019 6:49:24 GMT
6th December In 1768 1st edition of "Encyclopedia Brittanica" published in Scotland. In 1923 1st US Presidential address broadcast on radio by President Calvin Coolidge. In 1964 The film 'Ferry Cross The Mersey' premiered in London. Featuring Gerry And The Pacemakers, Cilla Black and other Liverpool acts. It was written by Tony Warren, creator of the UK's longest running TV soap 'Coronation Street'. In 1969 One Hit Wonders Steam started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye'. The song was actually recorded by Gary De Carlo, who intended it to be the "B" side of his first single. Gary didn't like the song and when record executives wanted to issue it as the "A" side, he insisted it be released under an assumed name. The song became a UK No.5 single for girl group Bananarama in 83.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 7, 2019 7:54:09 GMT
7th December In 1889 Gilbert & Sullivan's "Gondoliers" premieres in London. In 1941 Imperial Japanese Navy with 353 planes attack the US fleet at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, killing 2,403 people. In 1968 Richard Dodd returns a library book his great grandfather took out in 1823 from the University of Cincinnati. In 1985 Mr Mister started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Broken Wings', a UK No.4 hit.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 8, 2019 7:45:04 GMT
8th December In 1864 The Clifton Suspension Bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is finally opened in Bristol, England, 5 years after his death. Born this day in 1942, Bobby Elliott, drummer with British pop/rock group The Hollies who have scored over 30 top 40 hits, including 'Just One Look', 'Bus Stop', 'Carrie Anne', and later 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' and 'The Air That I Breathe'. In 1963 Frank Sinatra Jr was kidnapped at gunpoint from a hotel in Lake Tahoe. He was released two days later after his father paid out the $240,000 ransom demanded by the kidnappers, who were later captured, and sentenced to long prison terms. In 1979 Styx went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Babe', the group's only US No.1, a No.6 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 9, 2019 7:16:25 GMT
9th December In 1909 1st US monoplane flown (Henry W Walden, Long Island, NY) In 1960 1st broadcast of "Coronation Street" on British ITV. And it's still going In 1966 Supergroup Cream released their debut studio album 'Fresh Cream' in the UK. The three piece of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker also released their second single 'I Feel Free' on the same day. In 1978 Chic started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Le Freak.' Nile Rodgers later stated that the song was devised during New Years Eve of 1977, as a result of him and bassist Bernard Edwards being refused entrance to Studio 54, in New York City, where they had been invited by Grace Jones, due to Jones's failure to notify the nightclub's staff.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 10, 2019 7:24:43 GMT
postimages.org site is down at the moment so I'm unable to access my images so I'll try later.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 10, 2019 9:57:05 GMT
10th December In 1901 First Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Wilhelm Röntgen for his discovery of X-rays. In 1936 Edward VIII signs Instrument of Abdication, giving up the British throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. In 1949 Fats Domino recorded his first tracks for Imperial Records. One of those songs was called ‘The Fat Man’, which later became his nickname. In 2000 Eminem went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Stan' featuring British singer Dido. 'Stan' was No.1 in eleven countries. Dido's lyrics are actually a sample of the opening lines from her song 'Thank You'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 11, 2019 7:16:20 GMT
11th December In 1896 Chief Electrical Engineer of the British Post Office, William Preece, gives a public lecture in London called "Telegraphy without Wires", praising the work of 22 year old Guglielmo Marconi. In 1913 "Mona Lisa" recovered 2 years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum. In 1964 Soul singer Sam Cooke was shot dead at the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California. Bertha Franklin, manager of the motel, told police that she shot and killed Cooke in self-defence because he had attacked her. Police found Cooke's body in Franklin's apartment-office, clad only in a sports jacket and shoes, but no shirt, pants or underwear. The shooting was ultimately ruled a justifiable homicide. In 1993 The character Mr Blobby as featured on UK TV's 'The Noel Edmunds House Party', started a one-week run as the UK No.1 single with the novelty song 'Mr Blobby'. The single later received the dubious honour of being voted the most irritating Christmas No.1 single in a HMV poll.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 12, 2019 6:56:18 GMT
12th December In 1915 1st all-metal aircraft (Junkers J-1) test flown at Dessau, Germany. In 1946 'Tide' detergent introduced. In 1965 The Beatles' last concert in Great Britain (Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales) In 1970 Smokey Robinson and the Miracles started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Tears Of A Clown'. It was the group's 26th Top 40 hit and first No.1, and also a No.1 hit in the UK. The song was written by Stevie Wonder in 1966, and his producer Hank Cosby, Smokey Robinson wrote the lyrics.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 13, 2019 7:05:02 GMT
13th December In 1920 League of nations establishes the International Court of Justice in The Hague. In 1955 Dickie Valentine was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Christmas Alphabet', the first Christmas song to reach the No.1 position. It was the first Christmas No.1 that was actually about Christmas, a trend that would continue off and on over the next several decades. In 1961 "The Young Ones" directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Cliff Richard, Robert Morley and Carole Gray premieres in London. In 1970 Dave Edmunds was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the 1955 Smiley Lewis hit 'I Hear You Knocking.' The Welsh singer, songwriter and producers only No.1 hit.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 14, 2019 7:16:01 GMT
14th December In 1901 1st table tennis tournament is held (London Royal Aquarium) In 1911 Norwegian Roald Amundsen's expedition is the 1st to each the South Pole. In 1969 Jackson Five made their 1st appearance on "Ed Sullivan Show". In 1972 Born To Boogie the Ringo Starr directed movie premiered in London. The film was based around a concert at Wembley Empire Pool, London, England starring Ringo Starr, Marc Bolan and T. Rex and was released on The Beatles Apple Films label.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 15, 2019 7:29:16 GMT
15th December In 1840 Napoleon Bonaparte receives a French state funeral in Paris 19 years after his death. Better late than never I suppose Born this day in 1942, English musician, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur Dave Clark, from English pop rock band, Dave Clark Five, who scored the 1964 UK No.1 single 'Glad All Over', and the 1965 US No.1 single 'Over And Over' plus over 15 other UK top 40 singles. In 1944 Hank Williams married Audrey Sheppard, with the ceremony taking place at a filling station. Their son, Randall Hank Williams, would achieve fame in his own right as Hank Williams, Jr., who was born on May 26, 1949. The marriage ended in divorce on May 29, 1952. In 1973 Charlie Rich started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with the country & western ballad 'The Most Beautiful Girl', the singers only No.1 single, was also a No.2 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 16, 2019 7:15:33 GMT
16th December In 1907 As a gesture of the US's new presence as a world power, President Theodore Roosevelt sends the 'Great White Fleet' on a round-the-world cruise, visiting ports internationally. In 1913 Charlie Chaplin begins his film career at Keystone for $150 a week. In 1966 Jimi Hendrix Experience releases its 1st single, "Hey Joe," in the UK. In 1972 Billy Paul started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Me and Mrs Jones', a No.12 hit in the UK. The song which describes an extramarital affair between a man and his lover, was later recorded by Michael Buble.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 17, 2019 7:21:43 GMT
17th December In 1895 Anti-Saloon League of America formed, Washington, D.C. Born this day in 1936, Tommy Steele, singer, actor, (1957 UK No.1 single 'Singing The Blues', plus over 20 other UK Top 40 singles). In 1964 "Goldfinger", 3rd James Bond film, starring Sean Connery and Honor Blackman premieres in London. In 1993 A remixed version of The Four Seasons' "December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)" re-entered the US Hot 100, where it stayed for another 27 weeks, just as it did when it first charted in 1976. The combined run will establish a record for the longest total chart appearance in US chart history.
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 18, 2019 2:52:51 GMT
17th December In 1964 "Goldfinger", 3rd James Bond film, starring Sean Connery and Honor Blackman premieres in London.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 18, 2019 6:52:59 GMT
18th December In 1936 Su-Lin, 1st giant panda to come to US from China, arrives in San Francisco. Born this day in 1943, Keith Richards, 'The Human Riff', guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of The Rolling Stones who have had over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Rolling Stone magazine said Richards had created 'rock's greatest single body of riffs'. Classic albums include: Sticky Fingers and Exile On Main Street. In 1963 "The Pink Panther" film premieres directed by Blake Edwards and starring Peter Sellers and David Niven with theme by Henry Mancini. In 1972 Bob Dylan starting filming his role in the American western drama Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid along with James Coburn and Kris Kristofferson. Dylan composed the score and songs for the film, most prominently 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 19, 2019 7:20:28 GMT
19th December In 1910 Rayon 1st commercially produced in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. Born this day in 1915, Édith Piaf, French cabaret singer, songwriter and actress and one of France's greatest international stars. Her well known songs include, 'La Vie en rose' (1946), 'Non, je ne regrette rien' (1960), and 'Hymne à l'amour' (1949). After years of alcohol abuse Piaf died on 10 October 1963. In 1957 Elvis Presley had his draft notice served on him for the US Army. He went on to join the 32nd Tank Battalion third Armor Corps based in Germany. In 1970 Elton John's first US hit, ‘Your Song’ entered the Billboard Hot 100, where it went on to reach number eight. The Hollies had been offered the song and Three Dog Night had already recorded a version which was included on their ‘It Ain't Easy’ album.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 20, 2019 6:55:02 GMT
20th December In 1812 "Grimm's Fairy Tales" or "Children's and Household Tales" by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is first published. In 1920 Bob Hope becomes an American citizen. In 1950 "Harvey" starring James Stewart premieres in New York. In 1959 Emile Ford and the Checkmates were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 21, 2019 7:54:26 GMT
21st December In 1872 Phileas Fogg completes his round the world trip in 80 days, in Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days." Born this day in 1943, Albert Lee, UK country guitarist. Worked with Emmylou Harris Hot Band, Eric Clapton, Jackson Browne, Joe Cocker. One time member of Heads Hands And Feet. In 1949 "Samson and Delilah", directed and produced by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Hedy Lamarr and Victor Mature, premieres in New York. In 1996 The charity record 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' went to No.1 on the UK singles chart. With the consent of Bob Dylan musician Ted Christopher of Dunblane, Scotland wrote a new verse for the song in memory of the schoolchildren and teacher killed in the Dunblane massacre. The cover version of the song included brothers and sisters of the victims singing the chorus and Mark Knopfler on guitar.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 22, 2019 7:26:07 GMT
22nd December In 1882 1st string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison. In 1932 "The Mummy" directed by Karl Freund and starring Boris Karloff is released in the US - 1st Mummy horror film. In 1962 The Tornadoes started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Telstar'. Produced and written by Joe Meek it was the first major hit from a UK act on the American chart. The record was named after the AT&T communications satellite Telstar, which went into orbit in July 196 In 1979 Rupert Holmes started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Escape, (The Pina Colada Song). His only US No.1 solo hit, a No.23 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 23, 2019 8:44:04 GMT
23rd December In 1888 Vincent van Gogh cuts off his left ear with a razor, after argument with fellow painter Paul Gauguin, and sends to a prostitute for safe keeping. Photo and painting before the lug was removed In 1922 BBC Radio began daily newscasts. In 1963 Beach Boys 1st appearance on "Shindig." In 1989 Phil Collins started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Another Day In Paradise', his 7th US solo No.1 Taken from his No.1 album ...But Seriously 'Another Day in Paradise' was written to bring attention to the problem of homelessness.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 24, 2019 7:43:51 GMT
24th December In 1814 Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States, the United Kingdom and their allies. Born this day in 1924, Lee Dorsey, US singer, (1966 US & UK No.8 single 'Working In The Coalmine'). In 1956 "I Love Lucy" Christmas show airs. In 1965 The Beatles had the No.1 album in the US for the third Christmas in a row. Rubber Soul was at the top of the LP chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 25, 2019 7:13:15 GMT
25th December In 1914 Legendary "Christmas Truce" takes place on the battlefields of WWI between British and German troops. Instead of fighting, soldiers exchange gifts and play football. Born this day in 1954, Annie Lennox, singer, The Tourists, (1979 UK No.4 single 'I Only Want To Be With You'). Eurythmics, (1983 US No.1 single 'Sweet Dreams', 1985 UK No.1 single 'There Must Be An Angel'). Solo, (1995 UK No.2 single 'No More I Love You's'). In 1973 "The Sting" directed by George Roy Hill, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford and music inspired by Scott Joplin premieres in Los Angeles and New York (Best Picture 1974) In 1982 David Bowie had a No.3 UK hit with a duet with Bing Crosby, 'Peace On Earth - Little Drummer Boy.' The single became one of Bowie's best selling in his career, with total estimated sales over 400,000 in the UK alone. The Christmas song was written in 1941, while the 'Peace on Earth' tune and lyrics, written by Ian Fraser, Larry Grossman, and Alan Kohan, were added to the song specially for Bowie and Crosby's recording.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 26, 2019 6:44:15 GMT
26th December In 1871 Gilbert and Sullivan collaborate for the first time, on their lost opera, Thespis. It does modestly well, but the two would not collaborate again for four years. 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 1963 Stevie Wonder arrived in the UK for appearances on the TV shows 'Ready Steady Go!' and 'Thank Your Lucky Stars.' In 1964 The Beatles started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Feel Fine'. It was the group's 6th No.1 of the year in which they had 30 entries on the chart, giving them a total of 18 weeks at the top of the charts.
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