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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 17, 2019 5:51:21 GMT
17th June In 1579 Sir Francis Drake lands on coast of California at Drakes Bay, names it "New Albion". In 1919 "Barney Google" cartoon strip, by Billy De Beck, premieres. In 1970 Edwin Land patents the Polaroid camera. In 1971Carole King went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Tapestry’ for the first of 15 consecutive weeks. The album contained ‘It's Too Late’, ‘I Feel the Earth Move’, ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’’ and ‘You've Got a Friend’.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 18, 2019 5:49:28 GMT
18th June In 1898 1st amusement pier opens in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In 1942 born this day, Paul McCartney, The Beatles Wings, solo. The most successful rock composer of all time. McCartney first met John Lennon on July 6th 1957, who was impressed that Paul could tune a guitar. With The Beatles he scored 21 US No.1 & 17 UK No.1 singles plus McCartney has scored over 30 US & UK solo Top 40 hit singles. He has written and co-written 188 charted records, of which 91 reached the Top 10 and 33 made it to No.1 totalling 1,662 weeks on the chart. In 1969 "The Wild Bunch", directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring William Holden and Ernest Borgnine, is released. In 1977 Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Dreams', the group's first and only US No.1, was also a No.24 in the UK. Stevie Nicks has stated she wrote the song at the Record Plant studio in Sausalito, California, in about 10 minutes.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 19, 2019 6:14:34 GMT
19th June In 1938 FIFA World Cup Final, Stade Olympique de Colombes, Paris, France: Luigi Colausig & Silvio Piola each score 2 goals as Italy beats Hungary, 4-1 In 1954 Tasmanian Devil debuts in "Devil May Hare" by Warner Bros. In 1956 Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin end partnership after 16 films. In 1973 Edgar Winter's US No.1 hit 'Frankenstein' was awarded a Gold record. Winter named the song because of how many cuts and patches were contained in the original studio tape.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 20, 2019 6:16:25 GMT
20th June In 1837 Queen Victoria at 18 ascends British throne following death of uncle King William IV. She rules for 63 years till 1901. In 1942 born this day, Brian Wilson American singer, songwriter with The Beach Boys who scored the 1966 UK & US No.1 single 'Good Vibrations', plus over 25 other UK Top 40 singles. The 1966 classic album Pet Sounds is widely considered to be one of the most influential albums in music history. Wilson released and toured the 'lost' Beach Boys Smile album in 2004. In 1960 "The Huckleberry Hound Show" by Hanna-Barbera becomes the first animated programme to win an Emmy. In 1969 David Bowie recorded 'Space Oddity' at Trident Studios London. The track went on to become a UK No.1 when re-released in 1975. Written about the launch of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut; 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 Jun 21, 2019 6:21:53 GMT
21st June The longest day. The nights will be drawing in after today In 1893 1st Ferris wheel premieres (Chicago's Columbian Exposition) In 1948 Columbia Records launched a new vinyl disc that played at thirty-three and one third RPM in New York City, sparking a music-industry standard so strong that the digital age has yet to kill it. In 1966 "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", directed by Mike Nichols and based on the 1962 play of the same name, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, is released (Academy Awards Best Actress 1967) In 1969 Zager & Evans release "In the Year 2525"
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 22, 2019 7:05:11 GMT
22nd June In 1874 Game of lawn tennis introduced. In 1941 Operation Barbarossa: Nazi Germany and its allies invade the Soviet Union during WWII, the largest military operation in human history. In 1943 617 Squadron (Dambusters) attends investiture at Buckingham Palace, Commanding Officer Guy Gibson awarded the Victoria Cross. In 2008 Coldplay went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Viva La Vida', their first UK No.1. History was made by this single, as it had no physical CD-single release in the UK, being available by internet download only. The song won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 2009.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 23, 2019 6:28:20 GMT
23rd June In 1775 1st regatta held on river Thames, England. In 1922 British Open Golf, Royal St George's GC: Walter Hagen becomes first American-born winner of the Open Championship. In 1955 Walt Disney's "Lady & the Tramp" released. In 1973 10cc were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Rubber Bullets', the first of three UK No.1's for the band, (who also had a No.1 as Hotlegs).
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 24, 2019 5:50:36 GMT
24th June In 1509 Henry VIII is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey. In 1945 born this day, English singer, songwriter Colin Blunstone who with The Zombies had four US hits, 'She's Not There', 'Tell Her No', 'She's Coming Home', and 'Time of the Season'. His solo hits include 'Say You Don't Mind', 'I Don't Believe in Miracles' and 'What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted'. In 1963 1st demonstration of home video recorder, at BBC Studios, London. In 1965 The Hollies were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I'm Alive', the group's first of two UK No.1's and over 25 other Top 40 singles. The Hollies originally passed the song over to another Manchester band, the Toggery Five, before changing their mind and recording the song, which was written for them by the US songwriter Clint Ballard, Jr.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jun 24, 2019 7:01:08 GMT
24th June In 1965 The Hollies were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I'm Alive', the group's first of two UK No.1's and over 25 other Top 40 singles. The Hollies originally passed the song over to another Manchester band, the Toggery Five, before changing their mind and recording the song, which was written for them by the US songwriter Clint Ballard, Jr. Spot a very young Mick Abrahams in a later line up of the Toggery (Five) More about the group here: www.manchesterbeat.com/index.php/groups1/toggery-five
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 24, 2019 8:34:55 GMT
24th June In 1965 The Hollies were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I'm Alive', the group's first of two UK No.1's and over 25 other Top 40 singles. The Hollies originally passed the song over to another Manchester band, the Toggery Five, before changing their mind and recording the song, which was written for them by the US songwriter Clint Ballard, Jr. Spot a very young Mick Abrahams in a later line up of the Toggery (Five) More about the group here: www.manchesterbeat.com/index.php/groups1/toggery-fiveThat's a great find Mr Maddog and I've never heard of the Toggery until now What a line up in 1966
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Post by maddogfagin on Jun 24, 2019 13:08:31 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 25, 2019 5:55:01 GMT
25th June In 1932 Commencement of India's 1st cricket Test v England at Lord's. In 1949 Long-Haired Hare is released in Theaters starring Bugs Bunny. In 1967 First global satellite television programme "Our World" broadcast featuring 19 acts representing 19 nations including The Beatles singing "All You Need is Love". In 1983 The Police scored their fourth UK No.1 album with 'Synchronicity', also No.1 in the US and featuring the singles 'Every Breath You Take' and 'Wrapped Around Your Finger'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 26, 2019 5:52:50 GMT
26th June In 1900 Dr Walter Reed begins research that beats Yellow Fever. In 1925 "The Gold Rush", directed, starring and written by Charlie Chaplin, is released. In 1963 US President John F. Kennedy gives his famous "Ich bin ein Berliner" (intended to mean "I am a Berliner", but may actually mean "I am a doughnut") speech in West Berlin. In 1977 Elvis Presley sings in Indianapolis, the last performance of his career.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 27, 2019 6:15:31 GMT
27th June In 1893 Great stock crash on NY stock exchange. In 1954 The so-called "Battle of Berne" occurs during the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Hungary as the game descends into an all-out brawl. In 1964 Peter and Gordon went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the John Lennon and Paul McCartneysong 'A World Without Love', also a No.1 in the UK. Peter Asher went on to become James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt's manager. In 1998 After spending 30 weeks on the UK album chart The Corrs went to No.1 with 'Talk On Corners'. It went on to be the best selling UK album of 1998 spending 142 weeks on the chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 28, 2019 5:52:16 GMT
28th June In 1880 Australian bushranger Ned Kelly captured at Glenrowan. In 1935 FDR orders a federal gold vault to be built at Fort Knox, Kentucky. In 1964 Organization for Afro-American Unity formed in New York by Malcolm X. In The Paul McCartney single 'Coming Up' became one of the few 'live' recordings to reach the top of Billboard's Hot 100. American disc jockeys preferred it to the studio version on the flip side of the record.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 29, 2019 6:48:53 GMT
29th June In 1613 Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, England, burns down during a performance of "Henry VIII". In 1925 Canada House opens in London. In 1956 Charles Dumas makes 1st high jump over 7' (2.13 m)-LA, California. In 1968 The Small Faces started a six week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with Ogden's Nut Gone Flake. A concept album with a round cover designed to look like a tobacco tin. The album featured the hit 'Lazy Sunday.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 30, 2019 7:00:51 GMT
30th June In 1894 London's Tower Bridge opens. In 1938 Superman 1st appears in DC Comics' Action Comics Series issue #1. In The 1966 Beatles land in Tokyo for a concert tour. In 1978 United Artists released The Buzzcocks single 'Love You More', at 1 minute 29 seconds it was the second shortest single ever released. Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs 1960 hit 'Stay' was the shortest hit at one minute 28 seconds. 3-Minute Hero's.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 1, 2019 5:54:06 GMT
1st July In 1904 III Summer (Modern) Olympic Games open in St Louis, the first held in the United States. In 1916 First day of the Battle of the Somme: the British Army suffers its worst day, losing 19,240 men (WWI) In 1956 Elvis Presley appeared on NBC- TV's 'The Steve Allen Show' and performed 'Hound Dog', to a live Hound Dog. US TV critic John Crosby panned Elvis' performance, calling him an 'unspeakable, untalented and vulgar young entertainer. In 1975 10cc were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I'm Not In Love'. The instrumental break featured the repeated spoken phrase:
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 2, 2019 5:57:11 GMT
2nd July In 1843 An alligator falls from sky during a thunderstorm in Charleston, South Carolina. In 1937 Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan disappear flying over the Pacific Ocean en route to Howland Island. Noonan is declared dead the following year, and Earhart is declared the year after (1939) In 1962 Sam Walton opens his first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas. In 1969 Thunderclap Newman started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Pete Townshend produced track 'Something In The Air.' Featured on the soundtrack for the movie, 'The Magic Christian'. The band featured guitarist Jimmy McCulloch who went on to work with Wings.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 3, 2019 5:52:11 GMT
3rd July In 1920 Royal Air Force holds an air display at Hendon, England. In 1943 born this day, Judith Durham, singer from Australian folk-influenced pop quartet The Seekers who scored the 1965 UK No.1 single 'I'll Never Find Another You'. They were the first Australian group to achieve major chart and sales success in the UK and the US. In 1969 Brian Jones drowned while under the influence of drugs and alcohol after taking a midnight swim in his pool, aged 27. His body was found at the bottom of the pool by his Swedish girlfriend Anna Wohlin. The coroner's report stated "Death by misadventure", and noted his liver and heart were heavily enlarged by drug and alcohol abuse. Jones was one of the founding members of The Rolling Stones and in the early 60’s used the name "Elmo Lewis." In 1970 200,000 attend Atlanta Pop Festival with Jimi Henrix just one of the artists appearing.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 4, 2019 6:13:19 GMT
4th July In 1776 US Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence and independence from Britain. In 1829 The first London bus "omnibus", operated by George Shillibeer, begins service between Marylebone Road and Bank Junction. In 1958 The Everly Brothers held the UK No.1 position with 'All I Have To Do Is Dream.' The Duo's first No.1 single was recorded in just two takes and features Chet Atkins on guitar. The song was written by the husband and wife songwriting team Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. In The Beach Boys started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Get Around', the group's first No.1, which was a No.7 hit in the UK. It is noteworthy for its back-to-front structure—it starts with a chorus and has two short verses
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 5, 2019 6:15:05 GMT
5th July In 1937 Spam, the luncheon meat is first introduced into the market by the Hormel Foods Corporation. In 1946 born this day, Michael Monarch, guitarist from Steppenwolf who had the 1969 US No.2 hit single 'Born To Be Wild' which is sometimes described as the first heavy metal song. Steppenwolf sold over 25 million records worldwide, released eight gold albums and scored 12 Billboard Hot 100 singles. In 1968 John Lennon sells his psychedelic painted Rolls-Royce. In 1969 Rolling Stones play a free concert in London's Hyde Park.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 6, 2019 6:45:28 GMT
6th July In 1885 Louis Pasteur successfully tests an anti-rabies vaccine. In 1939 born this day, Jet Harris, the bass guitarist of the Shadows until April 1962, and had subsequent success as a soloist and as a duo with the drummer Tony Meehan who he topped the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in early 1963 with 'Diamonds'. Jet Harris and Tony Meehan In 1965 Rock group "Jefferson Airplane" forms. In 1996 'Three Lions by comedians Baddiel and Skinner and The Lightning Seeds was at No.1 on the UK singles chart, (the official song of The England Football team).
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 7, 2019 6:22:45 GMT
7th July In 1928 Sliced bread sold for the first time by the Chillicothe Baking Company, Missouri, using a machine invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder. Described as the greatest forward step in the baking industry since bread was wrapped. In 1940 born this day, Richard Starkey, ( Ringo Starr, ) drums, vocals, Rory Storm, The Beatles. He sang lead vocals on one track on most Beatles albums, (The Beatles scored 21 US No.1 & 17 UK No.1 singles). Solo (1974 US No.1 & UK No.4 single 'You're Sixteen' plus 9 other US Top 40 hits). Ringo Starr and his all Star Band, (featuring; Howard Jones, Ian Hunter, Peter Frampton, Greg Lake). In 1956 "Hancock's Half Hour" premieres as a TV show starring Tony Hancock and Sid James, written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. In 1966 The Kinks were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Sunny Afternoon', the group's third and last UK No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 8, 2019 5:54:02 GMT
8th July In 1911 Nan Aspinwall is 1st woman to make solo transcontinenal trip by horse. In 1958 The first Gold record album presented by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) was awarded to the soundtrack LP, 'Oklahoma'. The honor signified that the album had reached one million dollars in sales. The first Gold single issued by the RIAA was 'Catch a Falling Star' by Perry Como in March of 1958. A Gold single represented sales of one million records. In 1965 The Dave Clark Five had their movie, Catch Us If You Can, premiere in London. The film was renamed to Having a Wild Weekend for its US release. Songs featured by the group in the movie included 'Catch Us If You Can,' 'Having a Wild Weekend' and 'I Can't Stand It.' In 1978 Gerry Rafferty's album City To City went to No.1 on the US chart, knocking off 'Saturday Night Fever', which had been at the top of the charts for almost six months.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 9, 2019 6:22:54 GMT
9th July In 1869 Corncob pipe, made from small corn kernels, invented. In 1947 born this day, Mitch Mitchell, drums, The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1967 UK No.3 single 'Purple Haze', 1970 UK No.1 single Voodoo Chile'). Mitchell had been in the ITV's 'Ready Steady Go!' house band. Mitchell was found dead in his US hotel room on 12th Nov 2008 aged 61. In 1955 Bill Haley & His Comets went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Rock Around the Clock', staying at No.1 for eight weeks and becoming one of the biggest selling singles of all time. In Cheap Trick went to No.1 on the US singles chart with The Flame, the group's only US No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 10, 2019 6:22:58 GMT
10th July In 1940 Battle of Britain begins as Nazi forces attack shipping convoys in the English Channel. In 1950 The US music show Your Hit Parade premiered on NBC-TV. The programme, which featured vocalists covering the top hits of the week, had been on radio since 1935. It moved to CBS in 1958 but was canceled the following year, unable to cope with the rising popularity of Rock 'n' Roll. Ah, the days of cigarette sponsorship In 1962 Martin Luther King Jr. arrested during demonstration in Georgia. In 1965 The Rolling Stones started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction', the group's first chart-topper there. In the UK, the song was initially played only on pirate radio stations because its lyrics were considered too sexually suggestive.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 11, 2019 6:14:19 GMT
11th July In 1811 Italian scientist Amedeo Avogadro publishes his memoir on the molecular content of gases. Looks like he's been sniffing it too In 1960 "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is first published by J. B. Lippincott & Co. In 1970 Self Portrait gave Bob Dylan his fifth UK No.1 album. Released by Columbia Records, his tenth studio album was Dylan's second double album, and featured mostly cover versions of well-known pop and folk songs. In 1981 The Specials had their second and final UK No.1 single with 'Ghost Town'. Despite being a song about Coventry, the band chose to film the video of themselves driving a Vauxhall Cresta around some empty London streets.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 12, 2019 5:48:28 GMT
12th July In 1861 Wild Bill Hickok reputed to have shot and killed David McCanles, possibly his first kill. Hickok later acquitted after found he acted in self defense. In 1947 born this day, English singer, guitarist, songwriter Wilko Johnson who with Dr Feelgood had the 1979 UK No.9 single 'Milk And Alcohol' and a founding member of Solid Senders. Wilko stated in early 2013 that he had terminal cancer and was given just 10 months to live, and aptly announced he was going on a farewell tour. On 22 March 2013, Wilko played what he thought would be his final show guesting with Madness on the television programme Madness Live: Goodbye Television Centre which was broadcast on BBC Four. In Oct 2014 Johnson said he has been "cured" of the terminal pancreatic cancer. In 1954 19 year old Elvis Presley signed a recording contract with Sun Records. He also gave in his notice at his day job at The Crown Electric Company. Sam Phillips from Sun Records originally wanted to use the 19 year old to make demos of songs meant for other artists, but soon realized that here was the man who could bridge the gap between white and black performances. In 1986 Simply Red scored their first US No.1 single with 'Holding Back The Years'. Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall wrote the song when he was seventeen, while living at his father's house. The chorus did not come to him until many years later. Some nice shots of Whitby
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 13, 2019 6:37:47 GMT
13th July In 1871 World's first championship cat show; Organised by Harrison Weir and held in Crystal Palace, London. In 1923 The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Hollywood, Los Angeles. It originally reads "Hollywoodland" but the four last letters are dropped after renovation in 1949. In 1963 The Rolling Stones played their first ever gig outside London when they appeared at The Alcove Club, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire supporting The Hollies. In 1985 At 12.01 Status Quo started the Live Aid extravaganza, held between Wembley Stadium, London and The JFK Stadium, Philadelphia. The cream of the world's biggest rock stars took part in the worldwide event, raising over £40million. TV pictures beamed to over 1.5bn people in 160 countries made it the biggest live broadcast ever known.
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