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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 2, 2022 6:57:46 GMT
2nd June In 1914 Glenn Curtiss flies his Langley Aerodrome. In 1932 Fisherman George W. Perry catches the world record largemouth bass, weighing in at 22 pounds, 4 ounces, at Lake Montgomery, Georgia. In 1962 Owen Gray's 'Twist Baby' became the first single released on UK based Island Records. The label became home to Free, Traffic, Jethro Tull, Bob Marley and U2. In 1967 Capitol Records releases The Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in the US; it is their first album with identical track listings in US and UK, and goes to number one for 15 weeks in US, 22 weeks in UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 1, 2022 7:10:16 GMT
Someone is 60 years old today HAPPY BIRTHDAY REMY
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 1, 2022 7:01:39 GMT
1st June In 1880 The first pay telephone service in the United States is installed in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1933 Century of Progress world's fair opens in Chicago. In 1964 Rolling Stones arrive in New York's Kennedy International Airport for 1st US tour. In 1968 Simon And Garfunkel went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Mrs Robinson'. Featured in the Dustin Hoffman and Ann Bancroft film 'The Graduate', the song earned the duo a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1969.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 31, 2022 15:43:36 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on May 31, 2022 13:57:09 GMT
I felt pretty rotten this morning [my legal medications really helped ] but this did raise a chuckle . . . . . The government have learned so much from the Covid19 pandemic. £20bn just been spent on rolling out new tests for Monkey Pox.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 31, 2022 7:10:53 GMT
31st May In 1880 League of American Wheelmen (1st US bicycle association), forms in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1926 Kruger National Park is established as South Africa's first national park. In 1968 Movie star James Stewart retires from the US Air Force after 27 years of service. Also in 1968, Working on what will become The White Album, The Beatles added overdubs of bass and vocals on ‘Revolution’.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 30, 2022 5:46:05 GMT
30th May In 1906 Hersheypark, founded by Milton S. Hershey for the exclusive use of his employees, is opened. In 1914 The new and then largest Cunard ocean liner RMS Aquitania, 45,647 tons, sets sails on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England to New York City. In 1959 58th Women's French Championships: Christine Truman beats Zsuzsi Kormoczy (6-4, 7-5) In 1964 Beatles 1961 record of "Cry for a Shadow" is number one in Australia.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 29, 2022 6:56:34 GMT
29th May In 1692 Royal Hospital Chelsea Founder's Day first celebrated in London. In 1919 Charles Strite files patent for the automatic pop-up toaster. In 1953 Edmund Hillary (NZ) and Tenzing Norgay (Nepal) are first to reach the summit of Mount Everest as part of a British Expedition. In 1961 Ricky Nelson started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Travellin' Man'. The good old days of greasy hair
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Post by bunkerfan on May 28, 2022 15:25:25 GMT
I reviewed this book in depth on the Amazon (UK) site (as Ado). In my opinion its a dreadful,dreadful book . A bewildering and annoying read. Written in an overblown, pretentious style full of inaccuracies with too much personal opinion stated as fact (using as many wordy sentences strung together as he can , which ironically end up making little sense) . The books in this series purport to be a guide but this is a vanity project written by a guy who thinks he knows best. A very annoying read. As a small example he sees the wonderful "Broadsword and the Beast" as a "bland relic " of "paltry songwriting" thinks "Jack in the Green" is about May Day, and seems to believe "Rover" is about Ian Andersons dog!. The cover calls the series "On track"..... .. "Off track" more like! I read it so you don't have to! Thanks for that review 'adospencer'. You have just saved me upwards of £15.00. I do have a copy of 'Minstrels In The Gallery' which I loved. This is the only book I own about 'Tull'. I would be interested in any other Jethro Tull Book recommendations, if anybody can point me in the right direction. As well as owning a copy of 'Minstrels in the Gallery', I also have a copy of 'A Passion Play' by Brian Rabey which I like very much Read all about it...... jethrotull.proboards.com/thread/3033/passion-play-brian-rabey
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Post by bunkerfan on May 28, 2022 6:36:47 GMT
28th May In 1900 Total solar eclipse occurs. In 1929 1st all colour talking picture "On With the Show" exhibited (NYC) In 1951 Radio programme "Crazy People" (later titled The Goon Show) premieres on the BBC, created by Spike Milligan. In 2019 Motorhead’s 'Ace of Spades' was named Greatest Gambling Song of All Time.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 27, 2022 5:24:16 GMT
27th May In 1931 Swiss Auguste Piccard and Paul Kipfer make 1st flight into stratosphere, by balloon from Augsburg, Germany. Nice Hats In 1940 British and Allied forces begin the evacuation of Dunkirk (Operation Dynamo) during WWII. In 1957 Buddy Holly and the Crickets released 'That'll Be The Day' which became 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. It was also the first song to be recorded by The Quarrymen, the skiffle group that subsequently became The Beatles. In 1971 John Lennon records the song "Imagine" at his Ascot Sound home studio at Tittenhurst Park, England.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 26, 2022 19:14:08 GMT
Alan White, the Yes drummer has passed away (Aged 72). Very sad news. RIP Alan. Very sad indeed and I remember Alan playing in a local band here in County Durham called 'The Down Beats' they were one of the best bands I saw when I was young. Rest in peace Alan. One of the best drummers ever!
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Post by bunkerfan on May 26, 2022 13:41:36 GMT
Happy Anniversary Mr and Mrs Bunkerfan! 50 years - wow! Thank you very much smint100, surprisingly, we both remembered to pack the cards
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Post by bunkerfan on May 26, 2022 13:32:30 GMT
A bit shaky at the start of the video but stick with it as it's a good end to the concert.
Grand final with a Special Message! (The Dambusters March) video by bobosfilmer
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Post by bunkerfan on May 26, 2022 8:40:46 GMT
This is one of the essential bits of Tull merchandise I always take on holiday
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Post by bunkerfan on May 26, 2022 6:06:14 GMT
Thanks to maddogfagin AKA Graham for keeping the thread going while I was away on holiday 26th May In 1908 Mr & Mrs Jacob Murdock and their children become 1st family to travel across United States by car: Los Angeles to NYC in a Packard Thirty (32 days, 5 hours and 25 minutes) In 1941 American Flag House (Betsy Ross' Home) given to city of Philadelphia. In 1969 John Lennon and Yoko Ono began an eight-day 'bed in', in room 1742 of The Hotel La Reine Elizabeth, Montreal, Canada, to promote world peace. They recorded 'Give Peace a Chance' in the hotel room (Petula Clark can be heard on the chorus). The song was credited to Lennon & McCartney, even though Paul had nothing to do with the record. In 1972 At the point of the band splitting up David Bowie offered Mott The Hoople two of his new songs, 'Suffragette City', which they turned down and 'All The Young Dudes', which they recorded. The song gave the group a No.3 UK and US Top 40 hit.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 17, 2022 5:41:24 GMT
17th May In 1890 Comic Cuts, 1st weekly comic paper, published in London. In 1943 World War II: the Dambuster Raids by No. 617 Squadron RAF. In 1967 Dylan's 1965 UK Tour is released as film "Don't Look Back." In 1973 Stevie Wonder releases the music single "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life", goes to #1 and wins him a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 16, 2022 5:54:09 GMT
16th May In 1920 Joan of Arc (Jeanne D'arc) canonized a saint. In 1929 1st Academy Awards: "Wings", Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor win. In 1958 Major Irwin, USAF, flies a Lockheed Starfight F-104 A to a record 1,404.18 MPH. In 1966 The Beach Boys release their groundbreaking album "Pet Sounds", containing the hit single,"God Only Knows."
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Post by bunkerfan on May 15, 2022 6:12:59 GMT
15th May In 1917 The first officer's training camp is opened in the US, as the country prepares for war. In 1928 Mickey Mouse makes his 1st ever appearance in silent film "Plane Crazy." In 1967 Paul McCartney meets his future wife Linda Eastman. In 1981 George Harrison releases "All Those Years Ago" in UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 14, 2022 6:07:31 GMT
14th May In 1878 Vaseline is granted a patent (U.S. Patent 127,568) In 1938 "The Adventures of Robin Hood", directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley, and starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland premieres. In 1948 Israeli Radio Station Kol Yisrael's 1st broadcast. In 1979 "Kids Are All Right" rockumentary film featuring The Who premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 13, 2022 6:14:37 GMT
13th May In 1912 The Royal Flying Corps forms in Great Britain. In 1918 1st US airmail stamps issued (24 cents) In 1958 The trade mark Velcro is registered. In 1966 The Rolling Stones release "Paint it Black" in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 12, 2022 5:40:17 GMT
12th May In 1921 National Hospital Day 1st observed in the United States. In 1937 Coronation of King George VI of Great Britain (and his other realms and territories beyond the sea) at Westminster Abbey, London. In 1958 "Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu" by Dicky Doo & The Don'ts hits number 40. In 1972 The Rolling Stones released Exile on Main Street, the second album on their own label. The double set featured hit single, 'Tumbling Dice'. In 2003, the album was ranked No. 7 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, the highest of any Stones album on the list.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 11, 2022 6:07:38 GMT
HAVE A GREAT DAY JANU
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Post by bunkerfan on May 11, 2022 6:00:06 GMT
11th May In 1820 Launch of HMS Beagle, the ship that would later take a young Charles Darwin on his famous scientific voyage. In 1929 1st regularly scheduled TV broadcasts (3 nights per week) In 1960 French liner "France" launched. In 1965 Roger Miller was at No.1 on the US Country charts with 'King Of The Road.' The song has been covered by many other artists, including George Jones, Dean Martin, Boxcar Willie, Randy Travis, the Statler Brothers, and Rufus Wainwright & Teddy Thompson. The Proclaimers had a UK No.9 hit with their version of the song in 1990.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 10, 2022 9:30:32 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on May 10, 2022 6:16:10 GMT
10th May In 1872 Victoria Woodhull becomes 1st woman nominated for US presidency by Equal Rights Party at Apollo Hall, NYC. In 1941 Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess escapes to Britain to open secret negotiations with the Allies, parachuting into Scotland. In 1963 Decca signs Rolling Stones on advice of Beatle George Harrison. In 1970 - David Bowie was awarded an Ivor Novello Award for Best Original Song 'Space Oddity' which he performed that night accompanied by the Les Reed Orchestra. The event was transmitted live via satellite to venues in America, France, Spain, Australia, Holland and Venezuela. Bowie would later revisit his Major Tom character in the songs 'Ashes to Ashes', 'Hallo Spaceboy' and 'Blackstar'.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 9, 2022 18:53:44 GMT
THE REAL REASON ADAM AND THE ANTS BROKE UP LINK English rock band Adam and the Ants checked every box on the '80s success checklist: A bunch of quirky punks under one roof? Check. One explosive chart-topping album? Check. Eccentric outfits, hair, and costume jewelry? Check. The pop group even received a BRIT Award for their acclaimed album Kings of the Wild Frontier, and a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist. But unfortunately, the first iteration of the band never got to see where the success might have taken them, as Adam Ant disbanded the group in 1982, a mere five years after the band first formed.
According to newspaper articles from the time, the consensus is divided regarding the nature of the Ants' split. Some sources say that Adam felt certain members of the band "lacked enthusiasm" after the recording of their third studio album, Prince Charming, and that the breakup was amicable on all sides, with Ant quoted as saying, "the interest just wasn't there any more. It might have been Adam and the Ants on the billboards but not on stage."
Yet, other sources point to the group's then-management, specifically Sex Pistols manager and controversy hound Malcolm McLaren, who allegedly led members out of the group altogether. Per V Magazine, McLaren began managing Adam and the Ants in 1979. When he quit in 1980, however, he convinced everyone in Adam and the Ants who wasn't named Adam — Leigh Gorman, Dave Barbarossa, and Matthew Ashman — to join him. Upon recruiting then-13-year-old Annabella Lwin for vocal duties, McLaren used them to create a new band called Bow Wow Wow, of "Aphrodisiac" and "Do You Wanna Hold Me?" fame.
Installing a scantily-clad teenager as the group's singer clearly reinforced McLaren's reputation as someone who believed there's no such thing as bad press. To date, the group is best known today for its cover of the '60s pop song "I Want Candy," while Adam found some more guys with swanky pirate shirts to be his new Ants. I've just started the Adam Ant diet. Don't chew ever, don't chew ever. (Sorry, I'll get my coat)
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Post by bunkerfan on May 9, 2022 6:17:19 GMT
9th May In 1887 Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show opens in London. In 1941 British intelligence at Bletchley Park breaks German spy codes after capturing Enigma machines aboard the weather ship Muenchen. In 1962 The Beatles sign their 1st contract with EMI Parlophone. In 1981 Adam and the Ants were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Stand And Deliver.' The song enjoyed a five-week run at No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 8, 2022 6:51:41 GMT
8th May In 1912 Film and television production and distribution studio Paramount Pictures is founded. In 1945 V-E Day: World War II ends in Europe after Germany signs an unconditional surrender. In 1961 Alan Shepard receives NASA Distinguished Service Medal. In 1989 Paul McCartney releases remake of "Ferry Cross the Mersey" in aid of those affected by the Hillsborough disaster, which claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool football fans.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 7, 2022 6:29:25 GMT
MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY geostrehl
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