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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 27, 2019 8:19:28 GMT
27th December In 1934 1st youth hostel in US opens (Northfield, Mass) In 1947 1st "Howdy Doody Show" (Puppet Playhouse), telecast on NBC. In 1960 The Beatles appeared at Litherland Town Hall Ballroom in Liverpool. Added to the bill at the last minute, The Beatles were not advertised to appear, so banners had been pasted onto advertising posters, saying "Direct From Hamburg, The Beatles!" Since The Beatles were playing in an area they'd only played in once before, most of the audience assumes they were a German group. In 1969 Diana Ross and The Supremes went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Someday We'll Be Together', the group's 12th US No.1. A No.13 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 28, 2019 7:49:38 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 29, 2019 6:29:31 GMT
29th December In 1913 1st movie serial "Adventures of Kathlyn" premieres in Chicago. Born this day in 1946, English singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull and one time girlfriend of Mick Jagger. She achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her hit single 'As Tears Go By' (written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Rolling Stones' manager Andrew Loog Oldham) and became one of the lead female artists during the "British Invasion" in the United States. In 1965 "Thunderball", 4th James Bond film starring Sean Connery and Claudine Auger premieres in Tokyo. In 1973 Jim Croce scored his second No.1 US single of the year when 'Time In A Bottle' went to the top of the charts. Croce was killed in a plane crash on the way to a concert on September 20th 1973.
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 29, 2019 14:48:42 GMT
29th December In 1965 "Thunderball", 4th James Bond film starring Sean Connery and Claudine Auger premieres in Tokyo. In 1965 I was 8 years old and this was my first chance to see a Bond movie in a theater !!! Of course I had to be accompanied by an adult (father) since it was rated (M) Must have been too violent for kids in 1965 !!!
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 30, 2019 7:58:31 GMT
30th December In 1879 Gilbert & Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance" premieres. Born this day in 1946, British rock drummer Clive Bunker, the original drummer in the British band Jethro Tull between 1967 and 1971. In 1967 Beatles' "Hello Goodbye" single goes #1 & stays #1 for 3 weeks. In 1968 Frank Sinatra first records "My Way" with lyrics were written by Paul Anka and based on the French song "Comme d'habitude."
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 31, 2019 8:07:56 GMT
31st December In 1907 For 1st time a ball drops at Times Square to signal the New Year. In 1921 Last San Francisco firehorses retired. In 1964 Donald Campbell (UK) sets world water speed record (276.33 mph) In 1966 The Monkees started a 7-week run at No.1 on the US singles charts with the Neil Diamond song 'I'm A Believer'. Also No.1 in the UK in 1967.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 1, 2020 8:37:43 GMT
1st January In 1876 The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. In 1932 The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In 1959 Johnny Cash played a free concert for the inmates of San Quentin Prison, California. One of the audience members was 19 year-old Merle Haggard, who was in the midst of a 15 year sentence (he served three years) for grand theft auto and armed robbery. In 1969 Marmalade were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of The Beatles song 'Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da', which features on The White Album.
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Post by jackinthegreen on Jan 2, 2020 0:48:20 GMT
1st January In 1876 The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. In 1932 The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In 1959 Johnny Cash played a free concert for the inmates of San Quentin Prison, California. One of the audience members was 19 year-old Merle Haggard, who was in the midst of a 15 year sentence (he served three years) for grand theft auto and armed robbery. In 1969 Marmalade were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of The Beatles song 'Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da', which features on The White Album. Yes mate, that was a very cheesy version of the Beatles song but Marmalade had some lovely other tracks, as you know, Reflections of My Life, Rainbow, My Little One etc......sadly Dean Ford passed away in 2018.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 2, 2020 8:03:11 GMT
2nd January In 1906 Willis Carrier receives a US patent for the world's first air conditioner. In 1926 The first issue of The Melody Maker went on sale priced at 3d. The monthly magazine was for 'all who are interested in the production of popular music'. In the first issue, Dance Band news, a feature on Ukuleles and how to read music by sight. In 1965 Elvis Presley went to No.1 on the US album chart with the soundtrack from 'Roustabout,' Presley's eighth No.1. In 1994 Meat Loaf started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with his sixth studio album Bat Out Of Hell II - Back Into Hell. The LP, which featured the single 'I'd Do Anything for Love', also topped the charts in the US and Australia and has sold more than 14 million copies world-wide.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 3, 2020 7:54:41 GMT
3rd January In 1870 Construction begins on Brooklyn Bridge in New York; completed May 24, 1883. Born this day in 1945, American singer, songwriter Stephen Stills who was a member of Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Manassas. With CS&N he had the 1969 UK No.17 single 'Marrakesh Express' and the 1970 US No.1 album Deja Vu plus the 1971 solo UK No.37 single 'Love The One Your With.' Stills's first solo album, Stephen Stills, (1970) went gold and is the only album to feature both Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. In 1952 "Dragnet" with Jack Webb premieres on NBC TV. In 1964 The Beatles were seen for the second time on US TV when a clip from the BBC's 'The Mersey Sound' showing the group playing 'She Loves You' was shown on The Jack Paar Show. The first US airing showing The Beatles was on Nov 18, 1963, on the NBC news program "The Huntley-Brinkley Report" (albeit pre-recorded) of The Beatles in concert.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 4, 2020 7:11:54 GMT
4th January In 1887 Thomas Stevens is 1st man to bicycle around the world (San Francisco to San Francisco) In 1912 The Scout Association is incorporated throughout the British Commonwealth by Royal Charter. In 1967 Donald Campbell is killed while driving a Bluebird K7, a jet-powered boat, on Coniston Water; Campbell was trying to beat his own speed record. In 1975 Elton John started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of The Beatles 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'. His third US No.1, the song featured John Lennon on guitar.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 5, 2020 6:57:58 GMT
5th January In 1886 "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson published by Longmans, Green & Co. Born this day in 1957, Maartin Allcock, English multi-instrumentalist musician and record producer who was a member of British folk rock band Fairport Convention and then Jethro Tull. Allcock died 16 September 2018 aged 61. Sadly missed by all his fans In 1959 "Bozo the Clown" live children's show premieres on TV. In 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival release their second album "Bayou Country", featuring singles "Good Golly, Miss Molly" and "Proud Mary."
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 6, 2020 6:56:55 GMT
6th January In 1838 Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail demonstrate their telegraph machine in New Jersey. In 1930 1st diesel engine automobile trip (in a Packard sedan) completed. In 1964 Rolling Stones' 1st tour as headline act (with Ronettes) In 1973 Carly Simon's 'You're So Vain', (with Mick Jagger on backing vocals), started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart. In 2015, after keeping quiet for more than 40 years, Carly Simon admitted that 'You're So Vain' was about Warren Beatty, but only one verse of it. Simon said the other verses were about two other men.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 7, 2020 7:23:23 GMT
7th January In 1785 1st balloon flight across English Channel by Jean Pierre Blanchard and John Jeffries. In 1927 Harlem Globetrotters play their 1st game in Hinckley, Illinois. In 1964 Dick Weber rolls highest bowling game in air on board a Boeing 707. In 1971 Black Sabbath released 'Paranoid' their second studio album in the US. The album features the band's best-known signature songs, including the title track, 'Iron Man' and 'War Pigs'. The album was originally titled War Pigs, but allegedly the record company changed it to Paranoid, fearing backlash from supporters of the ongoing Vietnam War.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 8, 2020 7:18:52 GMT
8th January In 1889 Dr Herman Hollerith receives 1st US patent for a mechanical tabulating machine. Born this day in 1947, David Bowie English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, painter and actor. His first UK Top 40 single was the 1969 'Space Oddity' which became a UK No.1 in 1975, plus over 50 other UK Top 40 hits including five No.1's. Bowie has also scored two US No.1 singles, the 1975 'Fame' and 1983 'Let's Dance'. Bowie died from liver cancer at his New York home on 10 January 2016. In 1968 Jacques Cousteau's 1st undersea special on US network TV. In 1994 Jamaican reggae/rap (ragga) duo Chaka Demus and Pliers were at No.1 in the UK with their version of 'Twist And Shout.' The song was originally recorded (and produced by Phil Spector) by the Top Notes in 1961 and then covered by The Isley Brothers. It was also covered by The Beatles on their first album Please Please Me.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 9, 2020 6:59:03 GMT
9th January In 1839 The First Photograph of a Person announced at French Academy of Science. In the bottom left corner a man can be seen having his shoes shined on the Boulevard du Temple in Paris. Born this day in 1944, Jimmy Page guitarist and producer, member of the Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin. The bands fourth album released in 1971 featuring the rock classic Stairway To Heaven has sold over 37 million copies. Formed The Honeydrippers, (with Robert Plant, Jeff Beck & Nile Rodgers) who had the 1984 US No.3 single Sea Of Love. As a session guitarist in the 60s Page played on Here Comes The Night by Them, Shout by Lulu and The Who's 'Can't Explain'. In 1963 Drummer Charlie Watts joined The Rolling Stones after leaving Blues Incorporated and his job working as a graphic designer. In 1976 C. W. McCall CB song "Convoy" hits #1 on the country music charts.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 10, 2020 6:52:19 GMT
10th January In 1901 Oil discovered at Spindletop, Beaumont, marking the start of the Texas oil boom (gusher age) Born this day in 1945, Rod Stewart, singer, songwriter, The Hoochie Coochie Men, Steampacket, Shotgun Express, Jeff Beck Group, the Faces (UK No.6 & US No.17 single 'Stay With Me'). Solo, (1971 UK & US No.1 single 'Maggie May', plus five other UK No.1's & over 35 Top 40 hits). His 1971 debut album 'Every Picture Tell's A Story' was the first album ever to simultaneously be No.1 in the UK & US. In 1957 Tommy Steele and the Steelmen were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Singing The Blues'. Guy Mitchell had been at No.1 the previous week with his version and then returned to No.1 the following week. In 1964 The Rolling Stones recorded 'Not Fade Away' at Olympic Studios, London, England. The song which was first recorded by Buddy Holly and his band, the Crickets, became The Stones first US single.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 11, 2020 7:54:02 GMT
11th January In 1813 1st pineapples planted in Hawaii. In 1922 Insulin first used on humans to treat diabetes, on Canadian Leonard Thompson, aged 14. In 1966 "Daktari" African adventure series premieres on CBS TV. In 1969 Jethro Tull's 'This Was' album debuts.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jan 11, 2020 16:24:05 GMT
11th January In 1969 Jethro Tull's 'This Was' album debuts. HOLY MOTHER OF TULL !!!! Feels like 1969 RIGHT NOW Can you imagine the energy used by this band for so many years ?
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 12, 2020 8:20:29 GMT
12th January In 1583 Holland begins use of Gregorian calendar (yesterday was 1/1/1583) Pope Gregory XIII with the calendar that was to make his name Born this day in 1932, Des O'Connor, UK singer, comedian, TV presenter, (1968 UK No.1 single 'I Pretend'. Plus seven other UK Top 40 singles). Toured the UK with Buddy Holly in 1958. In 1966 "Batman", starring Adam West as Batman, Burt Ward as Robin, and Cesar Romero as The Joker, debuts on ABC. In Led Zeppelin's debut album was released in the UK. Recorded at Olympic Studios in Barnes, London, the album took only about 36 hours of studio time to complete at a cost of just £1,782, most of the tracks being recorded 'live' in the studio with very few overdubs. The album spent a total of 71 weeks on the UK chart.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 22:33:10 GMT
Isn't this the Robin of Saving The Day fame?
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 13, 2020 4:07:03 GMT
Well, if you LET Robin save the day... ay ay... ay!
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 13, 2020 6:54:44 GMT
13th January In 1893 British Independent Labour Party forms (Keir Hardie as its leader) In 1928 RCA and GE install three test television sets in homes in Schenectady, New York allowing American inventor E.F.W. Alexanderson to demonstrate the first home television receiver which delivered a poor and unsteady 1.5 square inch picture. In 1962 Chubby Checker's song "The Twist", credited with starting the Twist dance craze, goes to #1 in the charts two years after first reaching number one spot. In 1984 BBC Radio 1 announced a ban on 'Relax' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, after DJ Mike Read called it 'obscene', a BBC TV ban also followed. The song went on to become a UK No.1 and spent a total of 48 weeks on the UK chart.
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Post by rredmond on Jan 13, 2020 13:37:47 GMT
Well, if you LET Robin save the day... ay ay... ay! Well done!
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 14, 2020 7:17:51 GMT
14th January In 1690 The musical instrument, the clarinet is invented in Nürnberg, Germany. In 1943 World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt travels from Miami to Morocco to meet with Winston Churchill, becoming the first American president to travel by aeroplane. In 1966 David Jones changed his name to David Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones from The Monkees, just in time for the release of his single, 'Can't Help Thinking About Me'. He would later say that he chose "Bowie" because he liked that "big American bear-killin' knife." In 1973 "Aloha from Hawaii", an Elvis Presley concert, becomes the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 15, 2020 7:20:05 GMT
15th January In 1907 3-element vacuum tube patented by Dr Lee De Forest. In 1934 While robbing the First National Bank in East Chicago, Indianapolis, Dillinger is shot several times by officer William O'Malley, but survives because he is wearing a bullet proof vest. In 1965 The Who released their first single 'I Can't Explain'. With Jimmy Page on guitar and The Ivy League on backing vocals, it went on to reach No.8 on the UK chart. In 1983 Men At Work started a four week run at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Down Under' the Australian act group's second US No.1, also a No.1 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 16, 2020 6:56:35 GMT
16th January In 1909 British explorers David, Mawson & Mackay reach south magnetic pole as part of the Nimrod Expedition. Born this day in 1942, Raymond Philips, from English rock band, Nashville Teens who scored the 1964 UK No.6 single and US Top 20 hit 'Tobacco Road'. I once saw the Nashville Teens at a local club and they were the loudest band I've ever heard and they were paid off after an hour because they refused to turn their amps down. In 1957 The Cavern Club opened in Liverpool, England. It became the home of many Liverpool bands including The Beatles who appeared at the club 292 times. Over the years a wide variety of popular acts appeared at the club, including The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Hollies, The Kinks, Elton John, Black Sabbath, Queen, The Who and John Lee Hooker. In 1965 The Searchers' "Love Potion Number 9" peaks at #3.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 17, 2020 6:50:34 GMT
17th January In 1827 Duke of Wellington appointed British supreme commander. In 1928 1st fully automatic photographic film developing machine patented. In 1966 Martin Luther King Jr. opens campaign in Chicago. In 1987 Kate Bush started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with The Whole Story'. The compilation album was Bush's third UK number one album as well as her best selling release.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 18, 2020 8:20:14 GMT
18th January In 1919 Bentley Motors Limited is founded. In 1943 Soviets announce they have broken the long siege of Leningrad by Nazi Germany by opening a narrow land corridor, though the siege would not be fully lifted until a year later. Two young girls help assemble Soviet submachine guns during the Siege of Leningrad In 1960 Johnny Preston started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Running Bear'. Written by J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper), the tune originally entered the chart in October 1959, then quickly vanished, but re-entered in November and slowly climbed to the top. It was also a UK No.1. In The Rolling Stones recorded 'The Last Time' and 'Play With Fire' at the RCA studio in Hollywood, California. Producer Phil Spector played acoustic guitar on 'Play With Fire.' Sorry about the watermark but the only other video I found of this song is really blurry
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 19, 2020 8:10:19 GMT
19th January In 1825 Ezra Daggett and nephew Thomas Kensett patent food storage in tin cans. Born this day in 1942, Michael Crawford, UK actor, singer, (1987 UK No.7 single 'The Music Of The Night'). In 1963 The Beatles made their first national TV appearance in the UK on 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' performing 'Please Please Me'. 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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