On This Day

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3rd May


In 1830 First regular steam train passenger service in the US starts in South Carolina, with U.S.-built locomotive “The Best Friend of Charleston”.




In 1946 International military tribunal in Tokyo begins.




In 1968 The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded 'Voodoo Chile.' It was featured on the 'Electric Ladyland' double album and became a UK No.1 single on 21st November 1970 two months after the guitarist's death. Hendrix's solo on the track was named the 11th greatest solo of all-time in Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitar Solos.




In 2020 The Stranglers’ keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Greenfield contracted COVID-19 following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. He is best known as a long-standing member of the rock band and penning the music for their biggest hit 'Golden Brown'.

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4th May


In 1780 Charles Bunbury on Diomed wins 1st Epsom Derby.




In 1945 German forces in Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands surrender unconditionally to British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery at Luneburg Heath.




In 1964 "Another World" premieres on TV in the US.




In 1996 Alanis Morissette started a six-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with Jagged Little Pill. The record produced six successful singles, including 'You Oughta Know', 'Ironic', 'You Learn', 'Hand in My Pocket', and 'Head over Feet'.

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5th May


In 1930 Amy Johnson takes off - first woman to fly solo from England to Australia.




In 1945 Mauthausen Concentration camp in Austria liberated by US forces from 41st Reconnaissance Squadron.




In 1961 Alan Shepard becomes 1st American in space (aboard Freedom 7)




In 1967 The Kinks released 'Waterloo Sunset' as a single which went on to peak at No.2 on the UK chart. Songwriter and Kinks singer Ray Davies later stated that the song was originally entitled 'Liverpool Sunset', after his love for Liverpool and Merseybeat.

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6th May


In 1896 Samuel Pierpont Langley flies his unpiloted Number 5 aircraft using a catapult launch from a boat on the Potomac River, USA. The aircraft travels almost 3/4 of a mile - ten times further than any previous heavier-than-air flying machine.




In 1935 Audrey Wurdemann is the youngest person at 24 to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for "Bright Ambush".




In 1970 Yuichiro Miura of Japan skis down Mt Everest.




In 1977 Parlophone releases live album "The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl" in UK; recorded during 1964 and 1965 tours, sound quality was of sub-par quality, but released to combat bootleg versions.

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7th May


In 1925 1st projection planetarium opens at Deutsche Museum in Munich, Germany.




In 1945 World War II: Unconditional German surrender to the Allies signed by General Alfred Jodl at Rheims.




In 1975 US President Gerald Ford declares an end to "Vietnam Era".




In 1977 22nd Eurovision Song Contest: Marie Myriam for France wins singing "L'oiseau et l'enfant" in London.

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8th May


In 1878 David Edward Hughes' paper on the idea for a microphone is read before the Royal Society of London by Thomas Henry Huxley.




In 1936 Jockey Ralph Neves unexpectedly revived after being declared dead after a fall. His wife faints when he returned to track.




In 1970 The Beatles twelfth and final album, Let It Be was released, (it was recorded before the Abbey Road album, and was originally to be called 'Get Back'). The album came in a deluxe-boxed edition with a 'Get Back' book.




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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9th May


In 1932 Piccadilly Circus, London, first lit by electricity.




In 1945 World War II: Hermann Goering is captured by the United States Army.




In 1971 Friends of Earth return 1500 non-returnable bottles to Schweppes.




In 1992 Bruce Springsteen made his North American network television debut on Saturday Night Live with host Tom Hanks.

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10th May


In 1869 Golden Spike driven, completing the 1st US Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah and connecting the Central Pacific Railroad with the Union Pacific.




In 1941 Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess escapes to Britain to open secret negotiations with the Allies, parachuting into Scotland.




In 1969 The Turtles gave a special performance at the White House as guests of Tricia Nixon. Stories circulate concerning members of the group allegedly snorted cocaine on Abraham Lincoln's desk.




In 1986 The Pet Shop Boys went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'West End Girls', the duo's first US No.1, also a No.1 in the UK.

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11th May


In 1893 Henri Desgrange establishes world's 1st bicycle world record, travelling 35.325 km (21.95 miles) an hour.




In 1941 1st Messerschmidt 109F shot down above England.




In 1969 British comedy troupe Monty Python forms, made up of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.




In 1974 ABC Records releases Steely Dan single "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" from the "Pretzel Logic "album; it peaks at #4 in the US, making it their biggest hit.

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12th May


In 1926 Airship Norge is the first vessel to fly over North Pole, lead by Roald Amundsen and piloted by Umberto Nobile.




In 1941 Konrad Zuse presents the Z3, the world's first working programmable, fully automatic computer, in Berlin.




In 1968 "March of the Poor" under Rev Ralph Abernathy reaches Washington, D.C.




In 1972 The Rolling Stones released Exile on Main Street, the second album on their own label. The double set featured two hit singles, 'Tumbling Dice' and 'Happy'. 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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                     HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2024
   
   

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13th May


In 1912 Royal Flying Corps forms in Great Britain.




In 1950 First ever race of the Formula 1 World Drivers Championship is run at Silverstone, England and won by Giuseppe Farina of italy in an Alfa Romeo.




In 1967 Octagonal boxing ring is tested to avoid corner injuries.




In 2011 'Like A Rolling Stone' was voted as Bob Dylan's best-ever song by Rolling Stone Magazine, who had asked the opinions of a panel of writers, academics and musicians to compile a poll to mark Dylan's 70th birthday on 24th May. 'Like A Rolling Stone', was described by U2's Bono as 'a black eye of a pop song', while Mick Jagger praised the simplicity of 'Desolation Row'.

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14th May


In 1897 Oldest continuously operating movie theater in the world, the State Theatre first opens in Washington, Iowa (Guinness World Records)




In 1940 British Local Defence Volunteers forms, an armed citizen militia designed to support the British Army during the Second World War. It is later renamed the Home Guard.




In 1968 Beatles announce formation of Apple Corp.




In 1977 Leo Sayer went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the Albert Hammond and Carole Bayer Sager song 'When I Need You', the singers second US No.1, also No.1 in the UK.

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15th May


In 1902 Lyman Gilmore is 1st person to fly a powered craft.




Born on this day in 1948 - English musician, composer, record producer Brian Eno, best known for his pioneering work in ambient music. With Roxy Music he had the 1972 UK No.4 single 'Virginia Plain'. He has produced U2, Talking Heads, David Bowie, John Cale, Coldplay and Damon Albarn.




In 1968 Paul McCartney & John Lennon appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson", to promote Apple Records, Joe Garagiola is substitute host.




In 1976 The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the US album chart with Black And Blue, the group's sixth US No.1 album. The band's first studio album released with Ronnie Wood as the replacement for Mick Taylor featured the hit 'Fool To Cry'.

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16th May


In 1884 Italian inventor Angelo Moriondo receives patent for 1st espresso machine.




In 1939 US food stamps are 1st issued in Rochester, New York.




In 1965 The Campbell Soup Company introduces SpaghettiOs.




In 1966 The Beach Boys release their groundbreaking album "Pet Sounds", containing hit singles "Sloop John B" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice", and "God Only Knows".

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17th May


In 1900 "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is first published by L. Frank Baum with illustrations by William Wallace Denslow in Chicago.




In 1939 The Glenn Miller Orchestra begins a three month engagement at the Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, New York.




In 1967 Dylan's 1965 UK Tour is released as film "Don't Look Back".




In 1971 Dawn were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Knock Three Times', the group's first of two UK No.1's. Singer Tony Orlando had retired from singing when he was persuaded to front Dawn for studio recordings.

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18th May


In 1830 Edwin Budding of England signs an agreement for the manufacture of his invention, a lawn mower.




In 1952 Professor Willard Libby says England's prehistoric monument of Stonehenge dates back to 1848 BC.




In 1965 American engineer Ray Dolby founds Dolby Laboratories in London.




In 1985 Murray Head's "One Night In Bangkok" single (written by Tim Rice, and Abba's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus) hits #3 in US.

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May 17, 2024 5:46:37 GMT bunkerfan said:

17th May


In 1900 "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is first published by L. Frank Baum with illustrations by William Wallace Denslow in Chicago.




In 1939 The Glenn Miller Orchestra begins a three month engagement at the Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, New York.




In 1967 Dylan's 1965 UK Tour is released as film "Don't Look Back".




In 1971 Dawn were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Knock Three Times', the group's first of two UK No.1's. Singer Tony Orlando had retired from singing when he was persuaded to front Dawn for studio recordings.

Who is there in the left corner of the pic with Bob Dylan? He looks like Martin Barre of 1982! How could he travel in time that way?

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19th May


In 1906 Federated Boys' Club (Boys' Club of America) organizes.




Born on this day in 1948 - Jamaican singer, songwriter, supermodel Grace Jones, who scored the 1985 UK No.12 single 'Slave To The Rhythm' and the hit 'Pull Up to the Bumper'.




In 1977 Caper comedy film "Smokey and the Bandit" starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason premieres at Radio City Music Hall in NYC.




In 1979 Supertramp went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Breakfast In America', the group's only US No.1. It featured three US Billboard hit singles: 'The Logical Song', 'Goodbye Stranger' and 'Take the Long Way Home'.

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20th May


In 1873 Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patent the first blue jeans with copper rivets.




In 1959 Ford wins battle with Chrysler to call its new car "Falcon".




In 1977 Long-distance train service the Orient Express departs Paris on its last trip to Istanbul (began 1883)




In 2006 51st Eurovision Song Contest: Lordi for Finland wins singing "Hard Rock Hallelujah" in Athens.

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May 20, 2024 5:45:56 GMT bunkerfan said:

   20th May In 2006   
51st Eurovision Song Contest:Lordi for Finland wins singing "Hard Rock Hallelujah" in Athens.
  

                                                OMG !!!     

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21st May


In 1819 1st bicycles (swift walkers) in US introduced in NYC.




In 1933 Mount Davidson Cross, San Francisco, lit by FDR via telegraph.




In 1968 Paul McCartney and girlfriend Jane Asher attend an Andy Williams concert.




In 1980 "Star Wars Episode V - Empire Strikes Back", produced by George Lucas opens in cinemas in UK and North America.

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22nd May


In 1892 Dr Washington Sheffield invents the toothpaste tube.




Born on this day in 1950 - Bernie Taupin, English lyricist, poet, and singer and Elton John's long-time song writing partner. Rod Stewart, Cher, The Motels, John Waite, Starship and Alice Cooper have all recorded his songs. In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement placed in the UK music paper New Musical Express by Liberty Records, a company that was seeking new songwriters, Elton John responded to the advertisement, and the pair were brought together.




In 1958 Jerry Lee Lewis arrived at London's Heathrow Airport to begin his first British tour, along with his new bride, 14 year old third cousin, Myra. Although advised not to mention it, Lewis answered all questions about his private life. The public's shock over Lewis' marriage marks the start of a controversy leading to his British tour being cancelled after just 3 of the scheduled 37 performances.




In 2004 Morrissey appeared at the M.E.N. arena Manchester, England on his 45th birthday. It was Morrissey's return to his home city Manchester after an absence of 12 years and the 18000 tickets sold out in only 90 minutes. During the set Morrissey performed five Smiths songs.

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23rd May


In 1873 Canada's North West Mounted Police Force forms (it doesn't get the "Royal" until 1904)




In 1956 World Trade Center dedicated in Ferry Building, San Francisco.




In 1969 22nd Cannes Film Festival: "If..." directed by Lindsay Anderson wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film.




In 2002 Winners at the 47th Ivor Novello awards included, Dido for Songwriter of the year.

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24th May


In 1928 Italian aviator Umberto Nobile flies airship Italia over North Pole again (crashes onto ice pack a day later)




Born on this day in 1941 - Bob Dylan (Robert Zimmerman), American singer-songwriter, author, and painter. Dylan has released over 40 albums since 1964, and was a major influence on The Beatles. His biggest hits are the 1965 US No.2 single 'Like A Rolling Stone', the 1969 UK No.5 single 'Lay Lady Lay', and his 1964 UK No.1 album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. He has won many awards throughout his career including the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, and twelve Grammy Awards. Dylan was also a member of The Traveling Wilburys.




In 1956 The first Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland. The event was the brainchild of Marcel Baisoncon of the European Broadcasting Union. Seven countries participated and they were each allowed two songs. Both Luxembourg and the winner Switzerland used the same singer for both. Switzerland won with 'Refrain' by Lys Assia.




In 1969 Beatles' "Get Back" single goes #1 and stays #1 for 5 weeks.

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25th May


In 1932 Goofy, aka Dippy Dawg, 1st appears in 'Mickey's Revue' by Walt Disney.




In 1935 Legendary American athlete Jesse Owens equals or breaks 4 world records in 45 minutes at a Big Ten meet at Ferry Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan; remembered as "the greatest 45 minutes ever in sport".




In 1969 "Midnight Cowboy" directed by John Schlesinger and starring Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1970)




In 1973 George Harrison releases single "Give Me Love" in UK.

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26th May


In 1923 Inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race for cars starts through public roads around Le Mans, France; inaugural winners: André Lagache and René Léonard (France) for Chenard & Walcker.




In 1940 1st successful helicopter flight in US: Vought-Sikorsky US-300 designed by Igor Sikorsky.




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 1979 CBS Records releases Frank Zappa's "Dancin' Fool" single from his album "Sheik Yerbouti"; it peaks at #45, his biggest hit at the time.

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27th May


In 1873 Heinrich Schliemann discovers "Priam's Treasure" a cache of gold and other objects in Hisarlik (Troy) in Anatolia.




In 1942 Dorie Miller awarded navy cross for deeds at Pearl Harbor.




In 1971 John Lennon records the song "Imagine" at his Ascot Sound home studio at Tittenhurst Park, England.




In 1990 The Stone Roses played at Spike Island, Widnes, Cheshire, England to a capacity crowd of 30,000. The event, considered a failure at the time due to sound problems and bad organisation, has become legendary over the years as a "Woodstock for the baggy generation."

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28th May


In 1923 US Attorney General says it is legal for women to wear trousers anywhere.




In 1951 Radio programme "Crazy People" (later titled The Goon Show) premieres on the BBC, created by Spike Milligan.




In 1967 Francis Chichester arrives home at Plymouth from Round-the-world trip.




In 2019 Motorhead’s 'Ace of Spades' was named Greatest Gambling Song of All Time with Lady Gaga’s 'Poker Face' voted into second place. Online poker giant PokerStars asked 1,000 of its European customers to select their favorite poker-themed song from a list of choices.