On This Day

[murphybridget]

Jan 13, 2018 17:41:32 GMT steelmonkey said:

On one side, there is every wretched accordion song in history, and the bumper sticker " play an accordion, go to jail" ...on the other side there is 'A Change of Horses'. Somewhere there is a live version from some country where Tull saved a few sheckels by not bringing the accordian and couldn't borrow one so O'Hara plays keyboards instead...it's really good, too.

While accordions have their share of detractors and jokes, they can also be part of incredible music. 'A Change of Horses' by Jethro Tull is a great example. Even without an accordion, as in that live version where O'Hara played keyboards, the song still shines. It just goes to show how versatile and impactful good music can be, regardless of the instruments used.

[bunkerfan]

30th July


In 1872 Mahlon Loomis patents wireless telegraphy.




Born on this day in 1946 - Jeffrey Hammond former bass guitar player for the progressive rock band Jethro Tull. Hammond appeared on the classic Tull albums Aqualung (1971) and Thick as a Brick (1972).




In 1966 FIFA World Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, England: Striker Geoff Hurst scores a hat trick as England beats West Germany, 4-2 after extra time.




In 1971 George Harrison releases the single "Bangla Desh".

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31st July


In 1876 US Coast Guard officers' training school established (New Bedford Massachusetts)




In 1948 American sprinter Harrison Dillard runs an Olympic record 10.3s to beat countryman Barney Ewell for the 100m gold medal at the London Olympics.




In 1967 Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards are released from jail in England, after serving 1 month on drug charges.




In 1971 James Taylor went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the Carole King song 'You've Got A Friend', (included in her album Tapestry and James Taylor's album Mud Slide Slim). The song would go on to win the 1971 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal male Performance and Song Of The Year.

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1st August



In 1900 The 1st Michelin Guide is published by the brothers Édouard and André Michelin as a hotel and restaurant reference guide to encourage more road travel and thus boost tire sales (exact date beyond Aug 1900 unknown)




In 1944 Polish resistance fighters of the Home Army launch the Warsaw Uprising, the largest military effort undertaken by a resistance movement in occupied Europe.




In 1963 Beatles Book is sold out on its 1st day of sale.




In 1981 Australian singer Rick Springfield started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Jessie's Girl', which later won the singer a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. The song was at No.1 when MTV launched on 1 August 1981. Rick had played Noah Drake in the TV show General Hospital.

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2nd August


In 1909 Army Air Corps formed as Army takes 1st delivery from Wright Brothers.




In 1943 Gene Roddenberry pilots B-17 'Yankee Doodle' which crashes on takeoff, killing two.




In 1962 Robert Allen Zimmerman legally became Bob Dylan having signed a music publishing deal with Witmark Music on 12th July of this year, engineered by Albert Grossman.




In 1968 The Doors started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Hello I Love You', the group's second US No.1. The Doors scored 8 top 40 US hits from 67-71.

[bunkerfan]

3rd August


In 1914 1st unofficial trip through the Panama Canal by the SS Christobel.




In 1940 Seaplane Clare makes 1st British passenger flight to the US.




in 1971 Paul McCartney announces formation of his group Wings.




In 1987 Def Leppard released their fourth studio album Hysteria which became their best selling album to date, selling over 20 million copies worldwide. The title of the album was thought up by drummer Rick Allen relating to his experiences during the time of his car accident, and the worldwide media coverage that followed.

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4th August


In 1934 II British Empire Games open at London's White City Stadium.




In 1956 German Wilhelm Herz becomes first to ride motorcycle at 200mph (210mph/338kph) at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah.




In 1962 The Rolling Stones played the first of 22 weekly shows at Ealing Jazz Club in Ealing, London. They were known as The Rollin' Stones during this period.




In 1964 The Kinks released 'You Really Got Me' on Pye Records in the UK. The influential distortion sound of the guitar was created after guitarist Dave Davies sliced the speaker cone of his guitar amplifier with a razor blade and poked it with a pin. The song became the group's US breakthrough hit reaching No.7 later in the year.

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5th August


In 1926 Harry Houdini stays in a coffin underwater for 1½ hours before escaping.




In 1957 American Bandstand first aired on US TV. Dick Clark had replaced Bob Horn the previous year when the show was still called Bandstand, Clark went on to host the show until 1989. Countless acts appeared on the show over the years, including ABBA, The Doors, Talking Heads, Madonna, Otis Redding, R.E.M. and Pink Floyd.




In 1972 Moody Blues re-issue their 1967 single "Nights in White Satin", and it reaches #2 on US charts, higher than the initial release.




In 1989 Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers had their first of three UK No.1's with 'Swing The Mood'. Produced by the father and son DJ team of Andy and John Pickles, Swing the Mood fused a number of early rock and roll records with liberal use of Glenn Miller's 'In The Mood.'

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6th August


In 1914 Denis Patrick Dowd Jr. enlists in the French Foreign Legion, becoming the first American to fight in World War I.




In 1948 Dutch super athlete Fanny Blankers-Koen wins London Olympics 200m in 24.4s to become the first women to claim 3 individual track & field gold at a Games, having already won the 100m and 80m hurdles.




In 1970 "Festival for Peace" concert held at Shea Stadium, NYC to mark 25th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing; performers include Janis Joplin, Paul Simon, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Steppenwolf, Miles Davis, Johnny Winter, Herbie Hancock, Dionne Warwick, John Sebastian, The Rascals, and the Broadway cast of "Hair".




In 1988 Appetite For Destruction Guns N' Roses debut album went to No.1 in the US, after spending 57 weeks on the chart and selling over 5 million copies. Singles from the album, ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine,’ ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and ‘Paradise City’ were all US top 10 hits. Worldwide sales now stand in excess of 28 million and the album is the best-selling debut album of all-time in the US, beating Boston's debut album Boston, which has gone 17x platinum.

[bunkerfan]

7th August


In 1908 1st train to travel the length of New Zealand's North Island 'main trunk line' - the ‘Parliament Special’ leaves Wellington for Auckland to greet US Navy's ‘Great White Fleet’; passengers include Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward and members of Parliament, trip takes 20.5 hours.




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




In 1970 British keyboard playing singer-songwriter Christine McVie (née Perfect) joins rock band Fleetwood Mac.




In 1997 Garth Brooks played to the largest crowd ever in New York's Central Park. An estimated 1 million people attended the live concert with an additional 14.6 million viewing live on HBO.

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8th August


In 1914 Ernest Shackleton's ship "Endurance" leaves Plymouth, England, on the last major expedition of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.




In 1950 Florence Chadwick swims the English Channel in a record time of 13 hours and 23 minutes.




In 1969 The Beatles are photographed by Iain MacMillan crossing the street as they walk away from EMI Recording Studios, for the cover of their "Abbey Road" album.




In 1981 MTV broadcast its first stereo concert with REO Speedwagon who performed in Denver, Colorado, having just released the album Hi Infidelity.

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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 1948 Italian rider Mario Ghella beats Reg Harris of Great Britain for the gold medal in the cycling sprint final at the London Olympics.




In 1974 Richard Nixon resigns as President of the United States and Vice President Gerald Ford swears the oath of office to take his place as the 38th US President.




In 1986 Queen ended their Magic European tour at Knebworth Park, Stevenage, England, with over 120,000 fans witnessing what would be Queen's last ever live performance. On this, their final tour, Queen played to legions of established fans, plus many new ones gained as a result of their show-stealing performance at Live Aid the previous year.

[bunkerfan]

10th August


In 1793 Louvre palace officially opens in Paris as The Museum Central des Arts.




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 1960 Los Angeles premiere of Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh.




In 1976 - Elton John played the first of ten sold out nights at Madison Sq. Gardens in New York City. The $1.25 million generated from the shows broke the record set by The Rolling Stones in 1975.

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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 1956 Elvis Presley's double sided hit 'Don't Be Cruel / Hound Dog was released. The single went to No.1 on the US chart, where it stayed for 11 weeks - a record that would not be broken until 1992's Boyz II Men hit 'End of the Road'.




In 1973 "American Graffiti", directed by George Lucas, opens in cinemas across the United States.




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 1883 The last quagga (zebra subspecies with less slashes) dies at the Artis Magistra zoo in Amsterdam.




Born on this day in 1949 - Mark Knopfler British songwriter, guitarist, singer with Dire Straits who had the 1985 US No.1 single 'Money For Nothing', the 1986 UK No.2 single 'Walk Of Life', and the 1985 world-wide No.1 album Brothers In Arms. Knopfler has recorded and performed with many prominent musicians, including Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Bryan Ferry, Emmylou Harris, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Sting, and James Taylor.




In 1964 The Beatles first film A Hard Day's Night opened in 500 American cinemas to rave reviews. The film was a financial and critical success. Time magazine rated it as one of the all-time great 100 films.




In 1972 Alice Cooper was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'School's Out'. The bands only UK No.1, which was also a No.7 hit on the US chart. Cooper has said he was inspired to write the song when answering the question, "What's the greatest three minutes of your life?". Cooper said: "There's two times during the year. One is Christmas morning, the next one is the last three minutes of the last day of school."

[bunkerfan]

13th August


In 1918 Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) established as a public company in Germany.




In 1961 Construction of the Berlin Wall begins in East Germany




In 1981 Last broadcast of "The Waltons" on CBS-TV.




In 1994 Woodstock '94 was held in Saugerties, New York, attended by over 350,000 fans, the festival featured Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, Aerosmith and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Tickets cost $135.00, (£89.00).

[bunkerfan]

14th August


In 1894 Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge demonstrates wireless telegraphy (radio) using Morse code at a meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science at Oxford University.




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.

[bunkerfan]

I'm off for a holiday so I'll be back posting in just over a week

[jackinthegreen]

Aug 14, 2024 20:11:29 GMT bunkerfan said:

I'm off for a holiday so I'll be back posting in just over a week

Enjoy your holiday old fruit

[bunkerfan]

Aug 15, 2024 0:52:42 GMT jackinthegreen said:

Aug 14, 2024 20:11:29 GMT bunkerfan said:

I'm off for a holiday so I'll be back posting in just over a week

Enjoy your holiday old fruit

Thanks JITG, had a lovely holiday in the sun and now back to rainy old England

[bunkerfan]

23rd August


In 1923 Capt. Lowell Smith and Lt. John P. Richter performed the first mid-air refueling on De Havilland DH-4B, setting an endurance flight record of 37 hours.




In 1952 Kitty Wells becomes 1st woman to reach #1 on Billboard Country chart with "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels"; stays at top for 15 weeks.




In 1977 1st human-powered flight over a mile by Bryan Allen in the Gossamer Condor, designed by Paul MacCready wins the first Kremer prize.




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.

[JTull 007]

                       WELCOME BACK Sir John !!!!

[bunkerfan]

Aug 23, 2024 11:00:32 GMT JTull 007 said:

                       WELCOME BACK Sir John !!!!

Thanks Jim That's one weird photo but doesn't Clive look cool?

[bunkerfan]

24th August


In 1853 First potato chips prepared by chef George Crum at Moon's Lake House near Saratoga Springs, New York (popular legend says he invents them, though earlier recipes exist)




Born on this day in 1948 - Jean-Michel Jarre, French instrumentalist, (1977 UK No.4 single 'Oxygene part IV').




In 1963 John Pennel is first person to pole-vault 17'.




In 1996 'Missing' by UK duo Everything But The Girl broke the all-time US chart stay record previously held by The Four Seasons' 'December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)', when it appeared on the Billboard chart for the 55th week.

[JTull 007]

Aug 24, 2024 5:29:18 GMT bunkerfan said:

Aug 23, 2024 11:00:32 GMT JTull 007 said:

                       WELCOME BACK Sir John !!!!

Thanks Jim That's one weird photo but doesn't Clive look cool?

This promotional image was released in 1969 and I was very impressed   
It was part of The Record Mirror Magazine that year and I'm not sure about her name.
Later Julie Ege became the next model to pose with the band. TULL CHICKS RULE !!!!

[bunkerfan]

25th August


In 1875 Captain Matthew Webb makes the first 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. President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic Charles de Gaulle gives a famous speech at the Hôtel de Ville.




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




In 1986 Warner Bros. Records releases Paul Simon's seventh solo album "Graceland", a blend of pop, African, zydeco, and rock music; wins Grammy for album of the year, 1987 and sells over 16 million copies.

[bunkerfan]

26th August


In 1873 First free kindergarten in the U.S. started by Susan Blow in Carondelet, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri.




In 1959 British Motor Corporation introduces the Morris Mini-Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis, it was only 10 ft long but seated 4 passengers.




In 1968 "Hey Jude" single released by the Beatles in US (Billboard Song of the Year 1968, Billboard 10th biggest song of all time 2013)




In 1977 Ian Dury releases the single "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll".

[bunkerfan]

27th August


In 1918 Spanish flu arrives in Boston, beginning of the second wave and deadliest wave in the US.




In 1952 Having already won 5,000m and 10,000m gold medals, Czech star Emil Zátopek claims rare Olympic treble taking out Helsinki Games marathon in OR 2:23:03.2.




In 1964 Walt Disney's musical film "Mary Poppins" directed by Robert Stevenson, starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, with songs by Richard and Robert Sherman, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California; wins 5 Academy Awards.




In 1992 John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to The Beatles song 'A Day In The Life' from Sgt. Pepper sold in an auction at Sotheby's London for $100,000 (£56,600). The lyrics were put up for sale again in March 2006 by Bonhams in New York. Sealed bids were opened on 7 March 2006 and offers started at about $2 million. The lyric sheet was auctioned again by Sotheby's in June 2010 when it was purchased by an anonymous American buyer who paid $1,200,000 (£810,000).

[bunkerfan]

28th August


In 1898 Caleb Bradhaw renames his carbonated soft drink "Pepsi-Cola".




In 1946 Film noir "The Killers" premieres, directed by Robert Siodmak, starring Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner, based on a story by Ernest Hemingway.




In 1973 Bobby "Boris" Pickett's song "Monster Mash" goes gold.




In 1988 Kylie Minogue set a new UK record when her debut album Kylie became the biggest selling album by a female artist in Britain with sales of almost two million.

[bunkerfan]

29th August


In 1838 Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm announce their intention to publish a German Dictionary, eventually completed in 1961, after 123 years.




In 1944 15,000 American troops liberating Paris march down Champs Elysees.




In 1966 The Beatles played their last concert before a paying audience, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California to a sold-out crowd of 25,000. John and Paul, knowing what the fans do not (that this will be the last concert ever) bring cameras on stage and take pictures between songs. During this tour, The Beatles have not played a single song from their latest album.




In 1987 Def Leppard scored their first UK No.1 album with Hysteria which also became No.1 on the US chart in July the following year after spending forty-nine weeks working its way to the top.