On This Day

[bunkerfan]

2nd August


In 1865 Lewis Carroll publishes "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."




In 1943 Lt John F. Kennedy's PT-boat 109 sinks at Solomon islands.




In 1973 "American Graffiti", directed by George Lucas and starring Richard Dreyfuss and Ron Howard premieres at the Locarno International Film Festival, Switzerland.




In 1986 Peter Cetera started a two-week run at No.1 on the US charts with the theme from the film 'Karate Kid II', 'The Glory Of Love', it made No. 3 in the UK.

[JTull 007]

Aug 2, 2023 5:57:47 GMT bunkerfan said:

      2nd August   In 1943   Lt John F. Kennedy's PT-boat 109 sinks at Solomon islands.

                              PT 109 Theatrical Movie Trailer (1963)
   
            PT 109 is a dramatization of President John F. Kennedy's war time experiences
during which he captained a PT boat, took it to battle and had it sunk by a Japanese destroyer.
He and the survivors had to make their way to an island, find food and shelter and signal the Navy for rescue.

[bunkerfan]

3rd August


In 1923 Vice President Calvin Coolidge becomes 30th US President upon death of President Warren G. Harding.




In 1948 American divers Vicki Draves, Zoe Ann Olsen and Patsy Elsener go 1-2-3 in a US clean sweep of the medals in the women's 3m springboard at the London Olympics.




In 1971 Paul McCartney announced the formation of his new group Wings with his wife Linda and former Moody Blues guitarist and singer Denny Laine.




In 1985 Madonna scored her first UK No.1 single with 'Into The Groove'. The track was taken from the movie 'Desperately Seeking Susan' which featured Madonna and Rosanna Arquette. 'Into The Groove' is Madonna's best selling single in the UK, having sold over 850,000 copies.

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4th August


In 1919 Rodin Museum opens in Paris in The hôtel Biron containing works left to the state by the sculptor Auguste Rodin.




In 1948 Hungary's Olga Gyarmati wins the first ever Olympic women's long jump competition at the London Games.




In 1967 Pink Floyd released their debut album The Piper At the Gates of Dawn on which most songs were penned by Syd Barrett. In subsequent years, the record has been recognised as one of the seminal psychedelic rock albums of the 1960s. When reviewed, by the two main UK music papers in the UK, Record Mirror and NME both gave the album four stars out of five. The album which was recorded at Abbey Road studios, London during the same time that The Beatles were recording Sgt. Pepper peaked at No.6 on the UK album chart and failed to chart in the US.




In 1984 Prince started a 24 week run at the top of the US album charts with Purple Rain. His sixth studio album which features the hits 'When Doves Cry' and 'Let's Go Crazy', as well as the title track has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, becoming the seventh best-selling soundtrack album of all time.

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5th August


In 1936 American athlete Jesse Owens wins 200m in world record time (20.7s), his 3rd gold medal of the Berlin Olympics.




In 1957 Comic strip "Andy Capp" makes its debut.




In 1966 The Beatles release their "Revolver" album in the UK.




In 1978 The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Miss You' the group's eighth US No.1. The song was written by Mick Jagger after jamming with keyboardist Billy Preston during rehearsals for forthcoming club dates the Stones were playing.

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6th August


In 1926 "Don Juan" starring John Barrymore is released by Warner Bros, the 1st feature-length film to utilize the Vitaphone sound-on-disc sound system with a synchronized musical score and sound effects.




In 1951 The National Museum of Racing opens in Congress Park at Saratoga Springs, N.Y.




In 1960 Chubby Checker appeared on US TV show American Bandstand and performed 'The Twist.' The song went to No.1 on the US chart and again 18 months later in 1962. It is the only song to go to the top of the charts on two separate occasions.




In 1994 Lisa Loeb started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Stay (I Missed You), a No.6 hit in the UK. Actor and friend Ethan Hawke had asked her to provide a song for the upcoming movie Reality Bites and 'Stay' was featured in the film.

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7th August



In 1896 New Jersey fishermen George Harbo and Frank Samuelson are the first to row across the Atlantic arriving in Le Havre (left Manhattan June 6)




In 1944 IBM dedicates the first program-controlled calculator, the Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator (known best as the Harvard Mark I)




In 1954 Englishman Roger Bannister beats Australia’s John Landy in the mile at the Empire Games in Vancouver; first time 2 men run sub-4 minute mile in the same race.




In 2001 Harmonica player Larry Adler died aged 87. Known for his original collaborations with George Gershwin, Kate Bush, Sting and Vaughan Williams and his own virtuoso performances.

Larry Adler appears at 1.55

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8th August


In 1936 Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve founded in Uttarakhand, British India, as Hailey National Park (later renamed) - India's first National Park.




In 1945 US, USSR, Britain and France sign Treaty of London which sets down procedures for the Nuremberg war trials of Nazi leaders.




In 1960 16-year old Brian Hyland went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' it made No.8 in the UK. Also a UK No.1 for Bombalurina featuring TV presenter Timmy Mallett in 1990.




In 1983 Columbia Records releases "An Innocent Man", singer-songwriter Billy Joel's ninth studio album.

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9th August


In 1898 Rudolf Diesel of Germany obtains patent #608,845 for his internal combustion engine, later known as the diesel engine.




In 1944 Smokey Bear debuts as spokesman for fire prevention for US Forest Service (named after NYC fireman Smokey Joe Martin)




In 1958 Britain's answer to Elvis, 17 year old Cliff Richard, signed a record deal with EMI records. Also on this day Cliff Richard started a four-week residency at Butlins Holiday Camp in Clacton-On-Sea, Essex as Cliff Richard and the Drifters.




In 1968 After the other Beatles had gone home for the evening (2.00 am), Paul McCartney stayed behind and recorded 'Mother Nature's Son', taping 25 takes at Abbey Road studios. The song was included on The White Album.

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10th August


In 1907 Prince Scipone Borchesi wins Beijing to Paris, 7,500 mile auto rally.




Born on this day in 1947 - British musician, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Anderson, best known for his work as the lead vocalist, flautist and acoustic guitarist of British rock band Jethro Tull.




In 1963 13 year-old Little Stevie Wonder started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Fingertips part II', making him the youngest singer to top the charts.




In 1985 'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits peaked at No.4 on the UK singles chart. Notable for its groundbreaking music video and a cameo appearance by Sting singing the song's falsetto introduction and backing chorus, "I want my MTV" who also co-wrote the song with Mark Knopfler. The video was also the first to be aired on MTV Europe when the network started on 1 August 1987.

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11th August


In 1908 King Edward VII of Britain meets with Emperor Wilhelm of Friedrichshof, Germany; the main point of contention is the increasing size of Germany's navy.




In 1937 "The Life of Emile Zola" directed by William Dieterle and starring Paul Muni premieres in New York (Best Picture 1938)




In 1956 Elvis Presley released his double-sided single, “Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog.” The two songs not only hit No.1, but remained there for a record-breaking 11 weeks. Presley would hold the record until he was surpassed in 1992, by Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road.”




In 1979 Led Zeppelin played their last ever UK show when they appeared at Knebworth House, England. The set list included: The Song Remains The Same, Celebration Day, Black Dog, Nobody's Fault But Mine, Over The Hills And Far Away, Misty Mountain Hop, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, Hot Dog, The Rain Song, White Summer/Black Mountainside, Kashmir, Trampled Under Foot, Sick Again, Achilles' Last Stand, In The Evening, Stairway To Heaven Rock And Roll, Whole Lotta Love and Communication Breakdown.

[bunkerfan]

12th August



In 1879 1st National Archery Association tournament (Chicago)




In 1930 Clarence Birdseye is granted a patent for method for quick freezing food.




In 1966 Last Beatle concert tour of North America begins with two shows at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois.




In 1967 Scott McKenzie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)’. Written by John Phillips, the song was produced and released to promote the Monterey Pop Festival held in June of this year.

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13tth August


In 1914 Carl Wickman begins Greyhound, the 1st US bus line, in Minnesota.




In 1935 Roller derby is born when the Transcontinental Roller Derby begins at the Chicago Coliseum.




In 1967 "Bonnie and Clyde" crime film directed by Arthur Penn and starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, is released.




In 1971 Paul & Linda McCartney release single "Back Seat of My Car."

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14th August


In 1920 VII Summer Olympic Games open in Antwerp, Belgium; first time Olympic Oath voiced, doves released to symbolise peace, and Olympic Flag flown.




Born on this day in 1947 - Maddy Prior, singer with English folk rock band Steeleye Span who formed in 1969. They had the 1975 UK No.5 single 'All Around My Hat' and a hit with 'Gaudete'.




In 1967 Celebrity hairdresser Vidal Sassoon cuts actress Mia Farrow's hair into the famous pixie cut, costing $5,000. In reality, just a publicity stunt, Farrow had previously cut her own hair.




In 1971 The Who released their fifth studio album Who’s Next which featured the classic song 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and has since been viewed by critics as the Who's best record and one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

[jackinthegreen]

Aug 14, 2023 7:26:51 GMT bunkerfan said:

14th August





In 1971 The Who released their fifth studio album Who’s Next which featured the classic song 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and has since been viewed by critics as the Who's best record and one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

One of my fav albums

Saw The Who last month at Edinburgh Castle

[woodsongs]

Aug 14, 2023 15:41:19 GMT jackinthegreen said:

Aug 14, 2023 7:26:51 GMT bunkerfan said:

14th August





In 1971 The Who released their fifth studio album Who’s Next which featured the classic song 'Won't Get Fooled Again' and has since been viewed by critics as the Who's best record and one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

One of my fav albums

Saw The Who last month at Edinburgh Castle

There is a super deluxe box set of 'Who's Next'  out on September 15.


Cost? - A whopping £229.99 on Amazon! 

[jackinthegreen]

Aug 14, 2023 18:34:05 GMT woodsongs said:

Aug 14, 2023 15:41:19 GMT jackinthegreen said:

One of my fav albums

Saw The Who last month at Edinburgh Castle

There is a super deluxe box set of 'Who's Next'  out on September 15.


Cost? - A whopping £229.99 on Amazon! 

I saw that But it is available as a 2CD package for £14.68....I've pre-ordered it

[bunkerfan]

15th August


In 1906 1st freight delivery tunnel system begins, underneath Chicago.




In 1945 Victory over Japan Day, the Japanese surrender and the end of WWII is announced in Japan.




In 1965 The Beatles set a new world record for the largest attendance at a pop concert when they played in front of 55,600 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City. The Beatles were paid $160,000 for the show.




In 1979 The futuristic satire film 'Americathon' premiered in Los Angeles featuring Meat Loaf. The soundtrack included songs by The Beach Boys, Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello.

[bunkerfan]

16th August


In 1930 The first colour sound cartoon "Fiddlesticks" by Ub Iwerks (ex Walt Disney studio) is released.




In 1954 American brand management company Authentic Brands Group first publishes sports magazine "Sports Illustrated."




In 1977 Elvis Presley was found dead lying on the floor in his bathroom by his girlfriend Ginger Alden, he had been seated on the toilet reading 'The Scientific Search For Jesus'. He died of heart failure at the age of 42. His first record for RCA, 'Heartbreak Hotel' was also his first US No.1. He starred in 31 films. Elvis holds the record for the most entries on the US Hot 100 chart with 154. Elvis became the first rock 'n' roll artist to be honoured by the US Postal Service with a stamp.




In 2000 "Hanging by a Moment" single released by Lifehouse (Billboard Song of the Year 2001)

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17th August


In 1903 Joe Pulitzer donates $1 million to Columbia University & begins the Pulitzer Prizes in America.




In 1946 George Orwell publishes "Animal Farm" in the United Kingdom.




In 1969 Woodstock Festival closes with Jimi Hendrix / Band of Gypsys as final act.




In 1974 Eric Clapton started a four-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 461 Ocean Boulevard, a No.3 hit in the UK. The house featured on the album cover is 461 Ocean Boulevard in the town of Golden Beach, Florida (near Miami) where Clapton lived while making the album.

[bunkerfan]

18th August


In 1930 Eastern Airlines begins passenger service.




In 1943 Giants future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Carl Hubbell wins his 253rd and final game as NY beats Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2 at the Polo Grounds, NYC.




In 1963 James Meredith becomes the 1st black graduate from University of Mississippi.




In 1973 Diana Ross scored her second US No.1 single with 'Touch Me In The Morning'. The song marked a turning point in her career, coming immediately after her Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in her acting debut, Lady Sings the Blues.

[bunkerfan]

19th August


In 1909 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of automobile race Indianapolis 500, opens in Speedway, Indiana.




Born on this day in 1945, English singer and songwriter Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, who had the 1970 UK No.2 single 'Black Night' and the 1973 US No. 4 single 'Smoke On The Water'. Gillan has also been a member of Episode Six, Ian Gillan Band, Gillan, Black Sabbath, Gillan & Glover and WhoCares.




In 1965 The Yardbirds launch their first US tour.




In 1974 The Three Degrees were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When Will I See You Again.' The girl group's only UK No.1. They were Prince Charles' favourite group of the 70s.

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20th August


In 1920 Allen Woodring wins Olympic 200 m dash wearing borrowed shoes.




In 1952 13th Venice Film Festival: "Genghis Khan" directed by Manuel Conde wins the Golden Lion.




In 1965 Davy Jones & The Lower Third released the single 'You've Got a Habit of Leaving' the last song that David Bowie (born David Jones), released before changing his name to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees, and the first of two singles that he recorded with The Lower Third after leaving his previous band, The Manish Boys.





In 2000 Spiller went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Groovejet'. The Italian DJ and producer mixed the track based on an old 1970s hit 'Love Is You' by Carol Williams, with new vocals by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

[bunkerfan]

21st August


In 1897 Oldsmobile first manufactured by Olds Motor Vehicle Co. in Lansing, Michigan.




In 1939 Attorney Samuel Tucker organizes a peaceful sit-in at the public library in Alexandria, Virginia, in effort to grant Black patrons equal access; five young men are arrested for disorderly conduct - no trial is ever held and charges officially dropped 80 years later, and community builds a separate facility nearby.




In 1969 First Gap clothing store opens in Ocean Avenue, San Francisco.




In 1976 The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren's Utopia and Hot Tuna all appeared at The Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England, tickets £4.50.

[bunkerfan]

22nd August


In 1901 Cadillac Motor Company is founded.




In 1954 Juan Manuel Fangio of Argentina clinches his second Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by winning Swiss Grand Prix at Bremgarten in a Maserati.




In 1965 San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marachal hits LA Dodger catcher John Roseboro on the head with his bat causing a 14 minute brawl.




In 1979 In Through the Out Door was released in the US, Led Zeppelin's last album while all four members were alive. 'Fool in the Rain' was released as a single in the US. In Through The Out Door has now been certified 6 times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for US sales in excess of 6 million copies.

[bunkerfan]

23rd August


In 1850 1st US National Women's Rights Convention convenes in Worcester, Massachusetts.




In 1933 Mahatma Gandhi released from Indian jail following another hunger strike.




In 1954 First flight of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.




In 1980 David Bowie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Ashes To Ashes' his second UK No.1. Taken from the Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) album, the song continued the story of Major Tom from Bowie's 'Space Oddity'. The video for 'Ashes to Ashes' was one of the most iconic of the 1980s and costing £250,000, it was at the time the most expensive music video ever made.

[bunkerfan]

24th August


In 1869 American inventor Cornelius Swarthout patents stove-top waffle iron.




In 1957 At age 17 future England soccer striker Jimmy Greaves scores on his First Division debut for Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur in a 1–1 draw at White Hart Lane.




In 1973 John Adams & his bass drum become a right-field fixture in Cleveland Stadium.




In 1979 Musical film "Rock 'n' Roll High School" directed by Allan Arkush and featuring the Ramones, premieres in NYC (released throughout the US 20 days later)

[jackinthegreen]

Aug 24, 2023 6:18:02 GMT bunkerfan said:

24th August



In 1973 John Adams & his bass drum become a right-field fixture in Cleveland Stadium.




It's strange that there is only one person sitting within 50 yards of Mr Adams

[bunkerfan]

25th August


In 1875 Captain Matthew Webb makes the 1st observed and unassisted swim across the English Channel in 21 hours and 45 minutes.




In 1944 German commander Dietrich von Choltitz surrenders Paris to the Free French forces of Philippe Leclerc, disobeying Adolf Hitler's orders to destroy the city.




In 1967 The Beatles go to Bangor, Wales to study transcendental meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.




In 1973 One Hit Wonders Stories started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Brother Louie'. Hot Chocolate who had a No.7 hit with the song in the UK wrote the song.

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I'm going on holiday for a week so I'll be back posting again on Sunday 3rd September.