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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 27, 2023 6:37:14 GMT
27th January In 1918 "Tarzan of the Apes", 1st Tarzan film, premieres at Broadway Theater. In 1945 Soviet troops liberate Auschwitz and Birkenau Concentration Camps in Poland. In 1976 "Laverne & Shirley" TV spinoff from "Happy Days" starring Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams premieres on ABC TV. In 1979 Ian Dury And The Blockheads were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick', their only UK chart topper.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 28, 2023 6:00:42 GMT
28th January In 1934 1st US ski tow (rope) begins operation (Woodstock, Vermont) In 1956 Elvis Presley's 1st appearance on national TV on the Dorsey Brothers "Stage Show". In 1977 Pink Floyd's tenth studio album Animals entered the UK charts at No.2. The sleeve concept was that of Roger Waters, who lived at the time near Clapham Common, and regularly drove past Battersea Power Station. A view of the imposing but disused former power station building was chosen for the cover image. In 2005 English drummer and singer songwriter Jim Capaldi died of stomach cancer aged 60. He co-founded Traffic with Steve Winwood who had the 1967 UK No.2 single 'Hole In My Shoe'. Capaldi also had the solo 1975 UK No.4 single 'Love Hurts'. Capaldi also worked with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and George Harrison.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 29, 2023 7:48:47 GMT
29th January In 1929 Seeing Eye Guide Dog organization forms in USA. Born on this day in 1943 Tony Blackburn, DJ on Radio Caroline and the first D.J. on BBC Radio 1 (The first song played was 'Flowers In The Rain by The Move'). Blackburn was crowned 'King of the jungle' in 2003 after winning on the UK TV show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here' set in the Australian outback. In 1979 Emerson, Lake & Palmer disband after 10 years together. In 1996 George Michael had the UK No.1 single with 'Jesus To A Child', the singers sixth UK No.1 as a solo artist and the first single from his come-back album 'Older', (after lengthy litigation with his record company).
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 30, 2023 7:05:47 GMT
30th January In 1889 Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, is found dead with his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera in Mayerling in an apparent suicide pact. In 1931 "City Lights", American silent romantic comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, starring himself and Virginia Cherrill, premieres at Los Angeles Theater. In 1969 The Beatles perform their last live gig, a 42 minute concert on the roof of Apple Corps HQ in London. In 1970 Edison Lighthouse were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes).' The group's only Top 40 hit spent five weeks at the top of the charts.In February 1970, Tony Burrows became the first (and still the only) person to appear on BBC Television's Top Of The Pops fronting three different acts in one show: Edison Lighthouse (who were number one that week), White Plains, and Brotherhood of Man.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 31, 2023 7:19:01 GMT
31st January In 1948 Magnetic tape recorder developed by Wireway. In 1955 RCA demonstrates 1st music synthesizer. In 1970 The Jackson Five went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Want You Back'. The song was originally written for Gladys Knight & The Pips and was the first of four No.1's for the group. It made No.2 in the UK. In 1976 ABBA knocked Queen from the UK No.1 position on the UK singles chart with 'Mamma Mia.' Queen's single 'Bohemian Rhapsody' had enjoyed a nine week run at the top of the charts, by coincidence, Queen's single contains the famous "mamma mia, mamma mia, mamma mia let me go" line.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 1, 2023 7:19:30 GMT
1st February In 1906 1st federal penitentiary building completed, Leavenworth, Kansas. In 1949 RCA releases 1st single record ever (45 rpm) In 1959 Texas Instruments requests patent of IC (Integrated Circuit) In 2008 US space agency Nasa announced that 'Across the Universe' by The Beatles was to become the first song ever to be beamed directly into space. The track would be transmitted through the Deep Space Network - a network of antennas - on the 40th anniversary of the song being recorded, being aimed at the North Star, Polaris, 431 light-years from Earth. In a message to NASA, Paul McCartney said the project was an "amazing" feat."Well done, Nasa," he added. "Send my love to the aliens. All the best, Paul."
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 2, 2023 2:24:19 GMT
The story behind 'Groundhog Day'
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 2, 2023 7:14:14 GMT
2nd February In 1912 Frederick R Law, parachutes from Statue of Liberty. In 1925 Dogsleds reach Nome with emergency diphtheria serum after 1000-km. In 1964 GI Joe, debuts as a popular American boy's toy. In 1980 The Specials were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Special A.K.A. Live E.P'. The lead track 'Too Much Too Young' was the shortest song to reach No.1 on the UK singles chart in the 1980s at 2'04".
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 3, 2023 7:06:47 GMT
3rd February In 1918 Twin Peaks Tunnel for streetcars begins service in San Francisco, at 11,920 feet one of world's longest. In 1945 Walt Disney's "3 Caballeros" released. In 1959 22 year old Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, aged 17, died in a crash shortly after take-off from Clear Lake, Iowa, the pilot of the single-engined Beechcraft Bonanza plane was also killed. Holly hired the plane after heating problems developed on his tour bus. All three were travelling to Fargo, North Dakota, for the next show on their Winter Dance Party Tour which Holly had set. In 1973 Elton John started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Crocodile Rock'. Elton's first of five US No.1 singles was inspired by John's discovery of leading Australian band Daddy Cool and their hit single 'Eagle Rock'.
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 4, 2023 1:56:59 GMT
3rd February In 1945 Walt Disney's "3 Caballeros" released.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 4, 2023 7:20:35 GMT
4th February In 1932 III Winter Olympic Games open in Lake Placid, New York. In 1948 After winning the men’s downhill, French alpine skier Henri Oreiller takes the combined gold medal at the St. Moritz Winter Olympics; becomes most successful athlete at these Games with a slalom bronze. In 1970 "Patton" directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring George C. Scott premieres in New York (Academy Awards Best Picture 1971) In 1977 Wings release their single "Maybe I'm Amazed".
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 5, 2023 2:11:44 GMT
February 1976 In 1964 GI Joe, debuts as a popular American boy's toy. IT HAPPENED TO ME ... GI Joe Commercial 588R B
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 5, 2023 7:45:50 GMT
5th February In 1861 Kinematoscope patented by Coleman Sellers, Philadelphia. In 1927 "The General", American silent film starring Buster Keaton and Marion Mack, co-directed by Keaton and Clyde Bruckman, premieres in New York City. In 1967 The Beatles filmed part of the promo clip for 'Penny Lane' around the Royal Theatre, Stratford, London and walking up and down Angel Lane in London. Together with the video for 'Strawberry Fields Forever', this was one of the first examples of what later became known as a music video. In 1972 T Rex were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Telegram Sam', the group's third UK No.1 which was taken from their album The Slider. The song is also known for bringing the term "main man" into popular culture.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 6, 2023 7:20:26 GMT
6th February In 1936 IV Winter Olympic Games open in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. In 1958 George Harrison joined Liverpool group The Quarrymen. The group who were named after Lennon's school. In 1964 France & Great-Britain sign accord over building channel tunnel. In 1982 Kraftwerk were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Model / Computer Love', the first German act to score a UK No.1 single. The single spent 21 weeks on the UK chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 7, 2023 7:08:48 GMT
7th February In 1845 The Portland Vase, thought to date to the 1st century BC is shattered into more than 80 pieces by a drunken visitor to the British Museum. In 1940 Walt Disney's second feature length movie, "Pinocchio" premieres (NYC) In 1970 Led Zeppelin scored their first UK No.1 album with Led Zeppelin II. Released in November 1969, and featuring the US No. 4 single 'Whole Lotta Love', it went on to stay on the UK chart for 138 weeks. Also reaching No. 1 in the US, the RIAA in the US has now certified it as having sold over 12 million copies in the US alone. In 1999 Blondie went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Maria', giving the group their sixth UK No.1 single, 20 years after their first No.1 ‘Heart of Glass.’ At the age of 54, lead singer Debbie Harry became the oldest female to make No.1 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 8, 2023 6:41:10 GMT
8th February In 1802 Simon Willard patents banjo clock. In 1933 1st flight of all-metal Boeing 247. In 1968 "Planet of the Apes" premieres in New York City. In 1974 Ringo Starr releases a cover of "You're Sixteen" as a single in UK; originally released by Johnny Burnette in 1960.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 9, 2023 6:39:00 GMT
9th February In 1895 William Morgan presents his new sport "Mintonette" to the world at Springfield College, Massachusetts, later re-names it "Volleyball". In 1961 The Beatles first gig at Liverpool's Cavern Club; they would play there nearly 300 times over the next two years. In 1971 Elektra Records releases eponymous debut album of American singer-songwriter Carly Simon; garners two Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. In 1985 Madonna started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Like A Virgin', a No.3 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 10, 2023 6:41:59 GMT
10th February In 1916 Military conscription begins in Britain. In 1939 "Stagecoach" western film directed by John Ford, starring Claire Trevor and John Wayne, premieres in Miami. In 1966 "Valley of the Dolls" by Jacqueline Susann is published by Bernard Geis Associates in the US - sold over 31 million copies. In 1973 Elton John had his first UK No.1 album when Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player started a six-week run at the top of the charts. The title of the album came from comic actor Groucho Marx of The Marx Brothers who referred to him as 'John Elton' whilst holding out his middle and index finger in the style of a pistol. Elton then retaliated saying "Don't shoot me, I'm only the piano player" at Marx's gun imitation.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 11, 2023 7:30:10 GMT
11th February In 1878 1st US bicycle club, Boston Bicycle Club, forms. In 1938 World's first science fiction TV programme - a broadcast of the play R.U.R. by Karel Čapek. In 1969 Diana Crump becomes 1st US woman jockey to ride against men. In 1987 The Smiths were at No.1 in the UK indie charts with 'Shoplifters Of The World Unite.' The title alludes to the communist slogan "Workers of the world, unite!", and the 1966 David and Jonathan hit 'Lovers of the World Unite'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 12, 2023 8:04:10 GMT
12th February In 1935 First secret demonstration of radio signals detecting aircraft by Robert Watson-Watt at Daventry, England. In 1947 French fashion designer Christian Dior presents his first influential collection, named the "New Look". In 1964 End of Richie Benaud's 63-Test cricket career in drawn 5th Test v South Africa in Sydney. In 1969 '(If Paradise Is) Half As Nice' by Amen Corner was at No.1 on the UK singles chart, the group's only UK No.1. The song was first offered to The Tremeloes as a potential single, who rejected it.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 13, 2023 7:14:37 GMT
13th February In 1866 Jesse James holds up his first bank, stealing $15,000 from the Clay County Savings Association in Liberty, Missouri. In 1948 Wright Flyer, 1st plane to fly, returns to US from England. In 1961 Frank Sinatra launches Reprise label under Warner Bros Records. In 1978 Dire Straits began recording their first album at Basing Street Studios, London. The whole project cost £12,500 ($21,250) to produce. The album which featured the group's breakthrough single 'Sultans of Swing' went on to enjoy a 132 week run on the UK chart. The inspiration for 'Sultans of Swing' came from Mark Knopfler witnessing a mediocre jazz band playing in the corner of a practically deserted pub. At the end of their performance, the lead singer came up to the microphone and announced that they were the "Sultans of Swing."
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Post by jackinthegreen on Feb 13, 2023 22:11:49 GMT
Nice one bunkerfan , I love the story about "Sultans of Swing"
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 14, 2023 7:17:23 GMT
14th February In 1920 League of Women Voters forms in Chicago. In 1942 The Polish resistance movement, the Home Army, is formed and will eventually become the largest resistance movement in occupied Europe. In 1964 British pop music duo Peter & Gordon release single "A World Without Love" (written by Paul McCartney, credited to Lennon-McCartney) In 1977 US singer songwriter Janis Ian received 461 Valentine's day cards after indicating in the lyrics of her song 'At Seventeen', she had never received any.
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 14, 2023 11:44:28 GMT
14th February
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 15, 2023 7:03:25 GMT
15th February In 1867 Johann Strauss' "Blue Danube" waltz premieres in Vienna. In 1936 Sonja Henie of Norway becomes the most successful Olympic figure skater ever by winning her 3rd consecutive gold medal at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Winter Games; beats Cecilia College of Great Britain by 6.4 points. In 1965 John Lennon passes his driving test. In 1975 Linda Ronstadt went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You're No Good', the singers only solo chart topper out of 12 other top 40 hits. Also today Ronstadt went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Heart Like A Wheel.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 16, 2023 7:08:24 GMT
16th February In 1923 Howard Carter opens the inner burial chamber of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb and finds the sarcophagus. In 1950 Longest-running prime-time game show, "What's My Line" begins on CBS. In 1957 Disc jockey Pete Murray began hosting BBC television's first Rock 'n' Roll music program The Six-Five Special, named for the time the show began, five minutes after six. The show was given air-time immediately after the abolition of what was called the Toddlers' Truce, which had seen television stop between 6 and 7pm so children could be put to bed. In 1972 American guitar legend Chuck Berry and former Beatle John Lennon perform together, with Yoko Ono, on 'The Mike Douglas Show' TV programme. Another take of the same song with Yoko Ono Joining in. Watch Chuck Berry's reaction to Yoko's screaming
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 17, 2023 7:16:02 GMT
17th February In 1938 1st public experimental demonstration of John Logie-Baird's colour TV (London) In 1943 NY Yankee Joe DiMaggio enlists into the US army. In 1969 Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash record an album; it is never released. In 2008 British soul singer Duffy started a five week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Mercy', from the Welsh singers debut album 'Rockferry'. 'Mercy' was the UK'S best selling single of 2008, and won Duffy a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 18, 2023 7:16:07 GMT
18th February In 1879 Sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi is awarded a patent for his design for the Statue of Liberty. In 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition opens on Treasure Island. In 1966 Beach Boy Brian Wilson recorded the future classic song 'Good Vibrations', which went on to become the band's third US number-one hit. As a child, his mother told him that dogs could pick up "vibrations" from people, so that the dog would bark at "bad vibrations" Wilson turned this into the general idea for the song. In 1977 George Harrison releases music single "True Love", from his "33-1/3" album.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 19, 2023 7:47:57 GMT
19th February In 1914 Four-year old Charlotte May Pierstorff mailed by train from Grangeville, Idaho to her grandparents’ house 73 miles away in most famous 'child in the post' instance. Born on this day in 1940 American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive Smokey Robinson. With The Miracles he had the 1970 UK & US No.1 single 'The Tears Of A Clown'. As a solo artist Robinson scored the 1981 UK No.1 & US No.2 single 'Being With You'. He became the vice President of Motown Records in 1972. During the course of his 50-year career in music, Robinson has accumulated more than 4,000 songs to his credit. In 1964 A British company shipped ½ ton of Beatle wigs to the US. An American reporter later asked John Lennon, "How do you feel about teenagers imitating you with Beatle wigs?" John replied "They're not imitating us because we don't wear Beatle wigs." In 1977 Manfred Mann's Earth Band scored a No.1 single in the US with their version of the Bruce Springsteen song 'Blinded By The Light.' The track was the first single from Springsteen's 1973 debut album Greetings from Asbury Park N.J.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 20, 2023 7:39:23 GMT
20th February In 1872 Luther Crowell patents a machine that manufactures paper bags. In 1952 "African Queen" film directed by John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn is released in the US. In 1962 John Glenn becomes the 1st American to orbit the Earth, aboard Friendship 7. In 1965 Beatles record "That Means A Lot"; unhappy with the results, it was given to P.J. Proby to record, the Beatles version was unreleased until 1996 on Anthology 2.
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