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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 9, 2019 6:35:09 GMT
9th August In 1902 Edward VII of Great Britain crowned having succeeded his mother Victoria. In 1930 Betty Boop debuts in Max Fleischer's animated cartoon Dizzy Dishes. In 1953 Mantovani and his Orchestra were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Song From The Moulin Rouge', (from the film of the same name). The first ever instrumental No.1 on the UK chart. In 1967 The Small Faces entered the singles chart with 'Itchycoo Park', the single peaked at No.3 in the UK chart. The song was one of the first pop singles to use flanging, an effect that can be heard in the bridge section after each chorus.
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Post by JTull 007 on Aug 9, 2019 11:20:41 GMT
8th August 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. It's summer and this makes me smile Thanks to John (Bunkerfan}
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 10, 2019 7:25:00 GMT
10th August In 1869 O B Brown patents moving picture projector. Born 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 1961 Helen Shapiro was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'You Don't Know'. Aged 14, Shapiro became the youngest act ever to score a UK No.1. In Tom Jones went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Delilah'. Never mind Tom, watch the dancers
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Post by JTull 007 on Aug 10, 2019 12:46:19 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 11, 2019 6:19:17 GMT
11th August In 1858 First ascent of the Eiger in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. In 1914 John Bray patents animation. In 1963 Kingston Trio are mystery guest on "What's My Line?". In 1984 Ray Parker JR. started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with the theme from the film 'Ghostbusters'. Parker who had been a session guitarist for Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye was accused of plagiarizing the melody from Huey Lewis and the News song 'I Want a New Drug', resulting in Lewis suing Parker, the pair settled out of court in 1985.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 12, 2019 7:06:45 GMT
12th August In 1877 Thomas Edison completes 1st model for the phonograph, a device that recorded sound onto tinfoil cylinders. In 1936 American diver Marjorie Gestring wins 3m springboard gold at the Berlin Olympics, youngest Olympic gold medalist (13 years 268 days) In 1960 Pete Best auditioned to become The Silver Beatles' drummer and was asked to travel to Hamburg in Germany for the bands next set of dates. Before leaving for Hamburg, The Silver Beatles changed their name to simply, "The Beatles". 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."
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 13, 2019 5:51:38 GMT
13th August In 1889 William Gray patents coin-operated telephone. In 1942 The 'Manhattan Project' commences, under the direction of US General Leslie Groves: its aim - to deliver an atomic bomb. In 1967 "Bonnie and Clyde", directed by Arthur Penn and starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, is release. 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).
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 14, 2019 5:52:11 GMT
14th August In 1938 BBC's 1st feature film on TV (Student of Prague) Born 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 1962 French & Italian workers break through at Mont Blanc Vehicular Tunnel. In 1993 Freddie Mercury had his first solo UK No.1 single with 'Living On My Own'. The song had been a minor hit in 1985 when released from his solo album Mr. Bad Guy, this remixed version was reissued.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 15, 2019 7:23:14 GMT
15th August In 1939 "The Wizard of Oz", American musical fantasy film directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, starring Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion), Frank Morgan (Wizard), Billie Burke (Glinda), and Margaret Hamilton (Wicked Witch) In 1945 Victory over Japan Day, the Japanese surrender and the end of WWII is announced in Japan. In 1964 Fred Trueman takes 300th Test Cricket wicket (Neil Hawke) 50 years ago today Woodstock Festival was held on Max Yasgur's 600 acre farm in Bethel outside New York. Attended by over 400,000 people, the event featured, Jimi Hendrix, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Santana, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Canned Heat, Joan Baez, Melanie, Ten Years After, Sly and the Family Stone, Johnny Winter, Jefferson Airplane, Ravi Shanker, Country Joe and the Fish, Blood Sweat and Tears, Arlo Guthrie, and Joe Cocker. I could have chosen lots of video clips but I chose this one
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 16, 2019 6:24:14 GMT
16th August In 1880 The French state commissions sculptor Auguste Rodin for a large sculpted doorway 'The Gates of Hell' for the proposed Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Born this day in 1958, Madonna, (Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone), singer, actress, (first hit 1984 UK No.6 single 'Holiday', 1984 US No.1 'Like A Virgin', first UK No.1 1985 'Into The Groove', plus 6 other UK No.1's & over 10 US No.1 singles and over 30 other top 40 hits). 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. In Madonna started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Papa Don't Preach.' The singers fourth US No.1, & No.1 in the UK. Also on this day Madonna went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'True Blue'. Well it is her birthday
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 17, 2019 6:31:22 GMT
17th August In 1859 1st air mail (in a balloon) took off from Lafayette, Indiana. In 1945 Korea is divided into North and South Korea along the 38th parallel. In 1955 Elvis Presley released what would become his first No.1 hit, 'I Forgot to Remember to Forget / Mystery Train'. It hit the top of the country charts several months later and stayed there for 5 weeks. In 1968 The Rascals (formerly the Young Rascals), started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'People Got To Be Free'. The group had thirteen US top 40 hits.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 18, 2019 6:27:06 GMT
18th August In 1868 French Astronomer Pierre Janssen discovers helium in solar spectrum during eclipse. In 1940 Battle of Britain - 'The hardest day" Luftwaffe lose 69 aircraft, the RAF 68 in largest ever air battle. In 1962 Ringo Starr made his debut with The Beatles at the horticultural society Dance, Birkenhead, England, having had a two-hour rehearsal in preparation. This was the first appearance of The Beatles as the world would come to know them: John, Paul, George, and Ringo. In 1969 Jimi Hendrix took the Woodstock stage at 9 am. Cowboy star Roy Rogers was supposed to close Woodstock with a rendition of "Happy Trails." ... Hendrix's group — which he called Gypsy Suns and Rainbows, or "a band of Gypsys" — was a temporary lineup.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 19, 2019 5:53:01 GMT
19th August In 1897 1st electric taxis drive in London. Born this day in 1939 Ginger Baker, drummer with Cream who had the 1966 UK No.11 single 'I Feel Free'. Baker was also a member of the Graham Bond Organisation, Blind Faith, and Ginger Bakers Airforce and is also known for his numerous associations with World music, mainly the use of African influences. He has also had other collaborations such as with Gary Moore, Hawkwind and Public Image Ltd. In 1964 The Beatles kicked off a North American tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California, to a crowd of 17,130. Playing 12 songs which made up their repertoire for the entire tour: ‘Twist and Shout’, ‘You Can't Do That’, ‘All My Loving’, ‘She Loves You’, ‘Things We Said Today’, ‘Roll Over Beethoven’, ‘Can't Buy Me Love’, ‘If I Fell’, ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’, ‘Boys’, ‘A Hard Day's Night’, and ‘Long Tall Sally’. In 1968 After 58 episodes, the final Monkees TV show airs on NBC. Since the its initial run, almost every major cable network has aired re-runs of the show, including a popular stint on CBS from 1969-1972.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 20, 2019 5:52:05 GMT
20th August In 1882 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" debuts in Moscow. Born this day in 1948 Robert Plant, singer with Led Zeppelin who had the 1969 US No.4 single Whole Lotta Love. The bands fourth album released in 1971 featuring the rock classic Stairway To Heaven has sold over 37 million copies. Plant had the 1983 solo hit single Big Log. Also a member of The Honeydrippers, (with Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck & Nile Rodgers), who had the 1984 US No.3 single Sea Of Love. In 1961 East Germany begins erecting 5' high wall along the border with the west to replace the barbed wire put up Aug 13. In 1979 Bob Dylan released 'Slow Train Coming', an album of religious songs, including the Grammy Award winning single, 'Gotta Serve Somebody'. The album alienated many of his long time fans.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 21, 2019 6:53:35 GMT
21st August In 1888 American inventor William Seward Burroughs patents the adding machine. In 1942 Walt Disney's animated movie "Bambi", based on the book by Felix Salten, is released. In 1968 Marine James Anderson Jr is 1st African American to win Medal of Honor. In 1968 Tommy James and The Shondells returned to the UK No.1 position for the second time with the single 'Mony Mony'. In a peculiar twist, in 1987 Billy Idol's version of the song replaced another Tommy James hit at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — 'I Think We're Alone Now', covered by Tiffany.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 22, 2019 5:48:10 GMT
22nd August In 1901 Cadillac Motor Company is founded. In 1921 J. Edgar Hoover becomes Assistant Director of the FBI. In 1951 Harlem Globetrotters play in Olympic Stadium, Berlin before 75,052. In 1963 Billy J Kramer And The Dakotas were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Bad To Me.' A song John Lennon wrote for them while on holiday in Spain with Brian Epstein. The track later became the first Lennon–McCartney composition to reach the US Top 40 for an artist other than The Beatles.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 23, 2019 7:03:02 GMT
23rd August In 1873 Albert Bridge crossing the river Thames in London opens. In 1940 German Luftwaffe begins night bombing on London. In 1962 John Lennon married Cynthia Powell at Liverpool's Mount Pleasant register office. He then played a gig that night with The Beatles at Liverpool's Riverpark Ballroom. 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.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 24, 2019 6:42:37 GMT
24th August In 1853 1st potato chips prepared by chef George Crum at Moon's Lake House, near Saratoga Springs, New York (popular legend says he invented though earlier recipes exist) Born this day in 1948, Jean-Michel Jarre, French instrumentalist, (1977 UK No.4 single 'Oxygene part IV'). In 1957 English soccer player Jimmy Greaves' plays his 1st game for Chelsea. In 1985 Huey Lewis and the News started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Power Of Love'. As featured in the movie 'Back To The Future'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 25, 2019 6:41:16 GMT
25th August In 1886 1st international polo meet (US vs England) In 1919 1st scheduled passenger service by airplane (Paris-London) In 1950 "Rashomon", Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshiro Mifune and Machiko Kyō, is released (Honorary Academy Award 1952) In The Shadows were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Apache'. The first of five UK No.1's for Cliff Richard's backing group.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 26, 2019 5:51:45 GMT
26th August In 1895 Electric generator at Niagara Falls produces first power. In 1951 "An American in Paris" with music by George Gershwin, directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron premieres in London (Academy Awards Best Picture 1952) 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 2003 Rolling Stone Magazine named Jimi Hendrix as the greatest guitarist in Rock history.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 27, 2019 5:53:03 GMT
27th August In 1937 George E T Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH. In 1940 Caproni-Campini CC-2, experimental jet plane, maiden flight (Milan) In 1964 Walt Disney's "Mary Poppins" directed by Robert Stevenson and starring Julie Andrews and Dick van Dyke premieres in Los Angeles. In 1966 The Beach Boys 'God Only Knows' peaked at No.2 on the UK singles chart. The song broke new ground in many ways. It was one of the first commercial songs to use the word 'God' in its title and Brian Wilson used many unorthodox instruments, including the French horns that are heard in the song's famous introduction.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 28, 2019 6:28:56 GMT
28th August In 1837 Pharmacists John Lea & William Perrins manufacture Worcestershire Sauce. In 1922 1st Walker Cup: US beats England 8-4 In 1961 Joe Dowell went to No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of 'Wooden Heart'. The song is best known for its use in the 1960 Elvis Presley film G.I. Blues, which gave Elvis a No.1 hit in the United Kingdom. In 1968 Simon and Garfunkel started a five-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Bookends'. The duo's fourth studio album featured 'America', 'Mrs. Robinson' and 'A Hazy Shade of Winter'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 29, 2019 5:54:17 GMT
29th August In 1831 Michael Faraday demonstrates 1st electric transformer. In 1929 German airship Graf Zeppelin ends a round-the-world flight. In 1958 Cliff Richard and the Drifters release single "Move It", Richards debut single. Credited as 1st British Rock n Roll song. In 2006 The Beatles' ‘Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band’ was voted the best No.1 album of all time by the British public. The album released in 1967, topped the poll to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the UK album chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 30, 2019 5:57:40 GMT
30th August In 1860 1st British tram opens (Birkenhead) In 1933 Air France forms from five French airlines. In Two weeks after the Woodstock festival, the second Isle Of Wight festival took place. Over 150,000 turned up over the two days to see Bob Dylan, The Band, Blodwyn Pig, Blonde On Blonde, Bonzo Dog Dooh Dah Band, Edgar Broughton Band, Joe Cocker, Aynsley Dunbar, Family, Fat Mattress, Julie Felix, Free, Gypsy, Richie Havens, The Moody Blues, The Nice, Tom Paxton, Pentangle, The Pretty Things, Third Ear Band and The Who. Tickets 25 shillings, ($3.00). Celebrities who attended include Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, John & Yoko, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Jane Fonder, Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. In 1972 John Lennon played Madison Square Gardens to raise money for the One to One charity. Stevie Wonder, Sha Na Na and Roberta Flack also appeared at the event. Lennon personally bought $60,000 worth of tickets which were given to volunteer fund-raisers. Several of the performances were later included on Lennon's, Live in New York City album.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 31, 2019 7:21:00 GMT
31st August In 1911 Anthony Fokker demonstrates aircraft "Snip". Born this day in 1944, Roger Dean, English artist. Designed album covers for Yes, Atomic Rooster, Uriah Heep, Gentle Giant, Greenslade, Steve Howe and Asia. In 1946 Foghorn Leghorn, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Robert McKimson and Warren Foster, (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Walky Talky Hawky". In 1963 The girl trio Angels started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘My Boyfriend’s Back’. The writers of the song Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richard Gottehrer were a trio of Brooklyn songwriter/producers who went on to write the hits ‘Sorrow’ and had the 1965 US No.11 single as The Strangeloves with ‘I Want Candy’. They don't write songs like this anymore!
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 1, 2019 7:15:15 GMT
1st September In 1859 1st Pullman sleeping car in service. In 1939 In the "scoop of the century," Telegraph journalist Clare Hollingworth becomes the first to report the outbreak of World War II. In 1954 "Rear Window", directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly, is released. In 1966 The Who single ‘I’m A Boy’ entered the UK chart peaking at No.2 giving the band their second No.2 hit. The song was originally intended to be a part of a rock opera called 'Quads' which was to be set in the future where parents can choose the sex of their children.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 2, 2019 6:57:58 GMT
2nd September In 1902 "A Trip To The Moon", the first sci-fi film, released. In 1941 Academy copyrights Oscar statuette. In 1964 On tour in the USA The Beatles appeared at The Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Days before the concert, Philadelphia had experienced race-riots, The Beatles, who were Civil Rights supporters, were shocked to see that their audience of 13,000 was completely white. In 1972 Rod Stewart was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'You Wear It Well', the singers second UK No.1 was taken from his album Never A Dull Moment.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 3, 2019 6:42:30 GMT
3rd September In 1903 American yacht Reliance (largest gaff-rigged cutter ever built) defends America's Cup for the NYYC beating UK challenger Shamrock III off the New Jersey shore for a 3-0 series win. In 1940 Adolf Hitler orders an invasion of Great Britain for Sept 21 (Operation Seelöwe/Sealion) In 1960 Livio Berruti of Italy runs a world record 20.5 to win the gold medal in the 200m at the Rome Olympics. In 1966 Donovan went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Sunshine Superman', a No.2 hit in the UK. The track featured then Yardbird and future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. The song was written for Donovan's future wife Linda Lawrence.
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Post by maddogfagin on Sept 3, 2019 6:57:33 GMT
In 1940 Adolf Hitler orders an invasion of Great Britain for Sept 21 (Operation Seelöwe/Sealion) "Now you get the tickets to see Tull at the Hammersmith Odeon and I'll stand in line at Southampton's Guildhall and get them there. Remember, front row seats only."
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 4, 2019 6:20:59 GMT
4th September In 1682 English astronomer Edmond Halley observes the comet named after him. In 1893 English author Beatrix Potter first writes the story of Peter Rabbit for a 5 year old boy. In 1957 Ford Motor Co introduces Edsel. In 1968 The Bee Gees had their second UK No.1 single with 'I've Gotta Get A Message To You'. The song is about a man who, awaiting his execution in the electric chair, begs the prison chaplain to pass a final message on to his wife.
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