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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 25, 2020 7:05:56 GMT
25th April In 1859 Ground broken for Suez Canal. In 1928 Buddy, a German Shepherd, becomes 1st guide dog for a US citizen Morris Frank. In 1954 Bell labs announces the 1st solar battery made from silicon. It has about 6% efficiency. In 1987 Madonna went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'La Isla Bonita.' The fifth and final single from her third studio album, True Blue, made her the only female artist to score four UK No.1 singles. The song had been offered to Michael Jackson for his Bad album.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 26, 2020 6:07:14 GMT
26th April In 1819 Odd Fellows Lodge forms. Born this day in 1938, American guitarist Duane Eddy, who had a string of hit records in the late 1950s and early 1960s, produced by Lee Hazlewood, which were noted for their characteristically "twangy" sound, including 'Rebel Rouser', 'Peter Gunn', and 'Because They're Young'. In 1954 "Seven Samurai", Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshiro Mifune, is released. In 1966 Dusty Springfield was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me', the singers only UK No.1. When recording the track, Springfield was not satisfied with her vocal until she had recorded forty-seven takes.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 27, 2020 6:39:06 GMT
27th April In 1840 Foundation stone for new Palace of Westminster, London, laid by Sarah Barry wife of its architect Charles Barry. In 1940 Himmler orders establishment of Auschwitz Concentration Camp. One of the most evil men that ever lived In 1963 Little Peggy March started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Will Follow Him'. At 15 years, 1 month and 13 days old, Little Peggy March became the youngest female singer to have a US No.1 record. In 1979 George Harrison releases "Love Comes to Everyone."
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 28, 2020 7:44:13 GMT
28th April In 1881 Billy the Kid escapes from the Lincoln County jail in Mesilla, New Mexico. In 1949 Bunkerfan was born. In 1968 The Broadway musical Hair opened at the Biltmore Theatre in New York City. The show featured the songs 'Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In', 'Good Morning Starshine' and the title song. The production ran for 1,729 performances, finally closing on July 1st, 1972. In 1982 The California State Assembly consumer-protection-committee heard testimony from "experts" who claimed that when 'Stairway To Heaven' was played backward, contained the words: "I sing because I live with Satan. The Lord turns me off, there's no escaping it. Here's to my sweet Satan, whose power is Satan. He will give you 666. I live for Satan."
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Post by nonrabbit on Apr 28, 2020 8:54:58 GMT
Is that a bunny rabbit that a bonny wee John is holding?
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 28, 2020 10:23:21 GMT
Is that a bunny rabbit that a bonny wee John is holding? Well it could be a rabbit but looking how fat I was then it could be a double-ended milk bottle
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 29, 2020 6:36:48 GMT
29th April In 1882 The "Elektromote" - forerunner of the trolleybus - is tested by Werner von Siemens in Berlin. In 1939 Whitestone Bridge connecting the New York boroughs of Bronx and Queens opens. In 1965 Jimmy Nicol, the drummer who stood in for Ringo Starr during a Beatles Australian tour in 1964, appeared in a London Court faced with bankruptcy with debts of £4,000. In 1967 "Respect" single released by Aretha Franklin (Billboard Song of the Year 1967)
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 30, 2020 7:01:04 GMT
30th April In 1789 George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America. In 1938 The first televised FA Cup Final takes place between Huddersfield Town and Preston North End. Winners Preston North End In 1976 Keith Moon paid off nine cab drivers to block off a New York city street. He then threw out all the furniture from his hotel room window. In 1983: Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' Hits No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 1, 2020 6:29:35 GMT
1st May In 1903 King Edward VII of Great Britain visits Paris, where he is feted in a first step toward improving Anglo-French relations, culminating in the sighing of the Entente Cordiale on 8 April, 1904. In 1927 1st British airliner to serve cooked meals (Imperial Airways) In 1964 The Beatles received $140,000 dollars for the rights to having their pictures included in packages of bubble gum in the USA. In 1979 Elton John became the first Western solo pop performer to tour Russia.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 2, 2020 6:36:23 GMT
2nd May In 1780 William Herschel discovers 1st binary star, Xi Ursae Majoris. In 1946 "The Postman Always Rings Twice" film based on the novel by James M. Cain, directed by Tay Garnett and starring Lana Turner and John Garfield is released. In 1962 European Cup Final, Amsterdam: Eusébio scores twice as defending champions Benfica beat Real Madrid, 5-3; Puskás, hits all 3 for Madrid. In 1963 The Beatles were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'From Me To You', the group's first No.1 and the first of eleven consecutive No.1's. The title of the song was inspired from a letters column called From You To Us that ran in the British music newspaper, The New Musical Express.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 3, 2020 6:40:54 GMT
3rd May In 1715 Edmond Halley observes total eclipse phenomenon "Baily's Beads." Born this day in 1934, Frankie Valli, singer, from American rock and pop band The Four Seasons who had the 1960s hits 'Sherry', 'Big Girls Don't Cry', 'Walk Like a Man', and the 1976 UK & US No.1 single 'December 1963, (Oh What A Night'). They are one of the best-selling musical groups of all time, having sold an estimated 100 million records worldwide. Valli had the 1978 solo US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Grease'. In 1952 Kitty Wells recorded 'It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels'. Wells was disenchanted with her career prospects and was considering retirement, but agreed to the session at Owen Bradley’s studio because of the $125 union scale recording payment. 'It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels' was an answer song to Hank Thompson's 'The Wild Side of Life', and its lyrical treatment of seductive, wayward women. It became the first No.1 Billboard country hit for a solo female artist. In 1986 Robert Palmer went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Addicted To Love', it made No.5 in the UK. Palmer originally recorded the song as a duet with Chaka Khan but due to contractual problems her voice was removed.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 4, 2020 6:20:53 GMT
4th May In 1859 The Cornwall Railway opens across the Royal Albert Bridge linking the counties of Devon and Cornwall in England. In 1942 Food 1st rationed in US. In 1956 Gene Vincent recorded the classic rock 'n roll song 'Be Bop-A-Lula', at Owen Bradley's studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song went on to be a US & UK Top 20 hit in this year. Vincent has said that he wrote the words to the song after being inspired by a comic strip called "Little Lulu". In 1967 The Young Rascals started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Groovin.' Atlantic Records head Jerry Wexler did not want to release the song. US disc jockey Murray the K heard the track and encouraged Atlantic to release it.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 5, 2020 6:21:17 GMT
5th May In 1930 Amy Johnson takes off - first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. In 1941 First modern perfume Chanel No. 5 released by fashion designer Coco Chanel. In 1962 The soundtrack to West Side Story went to No.1 on the US album chart. It went on to spend a total of 54 weeks at the No.1 position. In 1983 The Stranglers 'Golden Brown' was named most performed work of 1982 at the 28th Ivor Novello Awards. The single had become a UK hit after the comparatively conservative BBC Radio Two made it 'single of the week', a surprising step considering the band were almost as notorious as Sex Pistols only a few short years before. Very sad to report that The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. RIP
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Post by bunkerfan on May 6, 2020 6:30:39 GMT
6th May In 1851 Linus Yale patents Yale lock. In 1935 British King George V & Queen Mary celebrate silver jubilee. In 1959 Iceland gunboats shoot at British fishing vessels. The cod war. In 1966 The Rolling Stones release "Paint it Black" in the US.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 7, 2020 7:11:20 GMT
7th May In 1846 First printed copies of "Poems" by Emily, Charlotte and Anne Brontë received, published under pseudonym of Acton, Currer and Ellis Bell (2 copies sold) In 1934 World's largest pearl (6.4 kg) found at Palawan, Philippines. In 1966 The Mamas & the Papas started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Monday Monday' becoming the first song with a day of the week in the title to top the chart. The group was reported, as saying they all hated the song except for its writer John Phillips. The Mamas & the Papas won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for this song. In 1977 22nd Eurovision Song Contest: Marie Myriam for France wins singing "L'oiseau et l'enfant" in London. Oh, don't we all miss the Eurovision Song Contest
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Post by bunkerfan on May 8, 2020 6:29:52 GMT
8th May In 1886 Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta sells the first Coca-Cola (contained cocaine) In 1945 German General Wilhelm Keitel formally surrenders to the Allies represented by the United States, the UK, France and the Soviet Union in Berlin. In 1962 Oskar Schindler and his wife Emilie Schindler are honored for saving 1200 Jews during WWII, in a ceremony on the Avenue of the Righteous, Jerusalem. In 1976 Former lead singer of the Lovin Spoonful John Sebastian went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Welcome Back', taken from the US TV show 'Welcome Back Kotter'.
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Post by JTull 007 on May 8, 2020 11:34:48 GMT
8th May In 1886 Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta sells the first Coca-Cola (contained cocaine)
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Post by bunkerfan on May 9, 2020 7:06:33 GMT
9th May In 1092 Lincoln Cathedral is consecrated. In 1941 British intelligence at Bletchley Park breaks German spy codes after capturing Enigma machines aboard the weather ship Muenchen. In 1964 Chuck Berry began his first ever UK tour at The Astoria Theatre, London, supported by The Animals, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Karl Denver and the Nashville Teens. In 1970 Guess Who started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'American Woman', it was the group's sixth Top 30 hit and only chart topper. The song was born by accident when guitarist Randy Bachman was playing a heavy riff on stage after he had broken a string, the other members joined in on the jam. A fan in the audience who had recorded the gig on tape presented it to the group after the show and they developed it into a full song.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 10, 2020 6:32:15 GMT
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. Born this day in 1946, Donovan, Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist, who scored the 1966 US No.1 & 1967 UK No.2 single 'Sunshine Superman'. 'Mellow Yellow' reached US No.2 the following year, with 'Hurdy Gurdy Man' reaching the Top 5 on both shores in 1968. In 1960 US atomic submarine USS Triton completes 1st submerged circumnavigation of the globe. In 1965 The Rolling Stones recorded a version of ’(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ at Chess Studios in Chicago, with Brian Jones on harmonica. The group re-recorded it two days later at RCA Studios in Hollywood, with a different beat and the Gibson Maestro fuzzbox that Keith Richards had recently aquired, adding sustain to the sound of the guitar riff.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 11, 2020 6:19:01 GMT
11th May In 1812 British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is assassinated by John Bellingham in the lobby of the House of Commons, London. Ironically, descendants of both later elected to Parliament at the same time. In 1926 Airship Norge leaves Spitsbergen for 1st air crossing of Arctic Ocean. In 1960 Israeli soldiers capture Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires. In 1965 Roger Miller was at No.1 on the US Country charts with 'King Of The Road.' The song has been covered by many other artists, including George Jones, Dean Martin, Boxcar Willie, Randy Travis, the Statler Brothers, and Rufus Wainwright & Teddy Thompson. The Proclaimers had a UK No.9 hit with their version of the song in 1990.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 12, 2020 6:21:33 GMT
12th May In 1459 Jodhpur, Sun City, founded by Rao Jodhpur in India. In 1937 Coronation of King George VI of Great Britain (and his other realms and territories beyond the sea) In 1963 Bob Dylan walked out of rehearsals for the US TV Ed Sullivan show after being told he couldn't perform his song 'Talking John Birch Paranoid Blues' due to it mocking the US military and segregation. CBS officials asked Dylan to substitute it for another song, but the singer reportedly said: 'No, this is what I want to do. If I can't play my song, I'd rather not appear on the show'. In 1967 Are You Experienced by the Jimi Hendrix Experience was released in the UK. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest debuts in the history of rock music. The album features Jimi Hendrix's innovative approach to songwriting and electric guitar playing which soon established a new direction in psychedelic and hard rock music.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 13, 2020 7:21:25 GMT
13th May In 1913 1st four-engined aircraft built and flown (Igor Sikorsky, Russia) Born this day in 1942, English entertainer and rock and roll singer and guitarist Joe Brown, who had the 1962 UK No.2 single 'A Picture Of You'. He has made six films, and presented specialist radio series for BBC Radio 2. In 1958 The trade mark Velcro is registered. In 1988 Scottish band Fairground Attraction were at No.1 on the UK singles with 'Perfect'. The group featured Eddi Reader who had previously worked as a backing singer with the Eurythmics and Sandie Shaw. 'Perfect' won the award for Best Single at the 1989 BRIT Awards.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 14, 2020 6:42:22 GMT
14th May In 1853 Gail Borden, land surveyor, newspaper publisher and inventor, patents his process for condensed milk. In 1932 "We Want Beer!" parade in NY. In 1955 Warsaw Pact is signed by the Soviet Union, Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland & Romania. In 1988 Led Zeppelin reunited for the Atlantic Records 40th anniversary party at Madison Square Garden, New York, appearing with Jason Bonham the son of John Bonham on drums.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 15, 2020 5:42:28 GMT
15th May In 1817 First private mental health hospital opens in the US, Asylum for the Relief of Persons Deprived of the Use of Their Reason (now Friends Hospital) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1928 Mickey Mouse makes his 1st ever appearance in silent film "Plane Crazy." In 1958 "Gigi" based on the story by Colette, directed by Vincent Minnelli and starring Leslie Caron and Maurice Chevalier premieres in New York (Best Picture 1959) In 1968 George Harrison and Ringo Starr attended the premiere of 'Wonderwall' at the Cannes Film Festival. The 1968 film by first-time director Joe Massot starred Jack MacGowran and Jane Birkin, and featured cameos by Anita Pallenberg. The soundtrack was composed by then-Beatle George Harrison. The film provides the name for the Oasis track 'Wonderwall', which was inspired by George Harrison's score.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 16, 2020 6:22:46 GMT
16th May In 1922 White Star Liner Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage. In 1936 1st British air hostess Daphne Kearley. In 1962 B Bumble and the Stingers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Nut Rocker.' The instrumental was based on Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker Suite.' In 1970 Crosby Stills Nash & Young went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Deja Vu'. The album featured Top 40 single: 'Our House.'
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Post by bunkerfan on May 17, 2020 6:28:44 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on May 18, 2020 6:49:52 GMT
18th May In 1830 Edwin Budding of England signs an agreement for the manufacture of his invention, lawn mower. Born this day in 1949, Rick Wakeman, English keyboardist, songwriter, television and radio presenter. As a session musician his early sessions included playing on "Space Oddity", for David Bowie and songs by Junior's Eyes, T. Rex, Elton John, and Cat Stevens. Wakeman became a member of Strawbs and then the classic line-up in Yes. As a solo artist he scored the 1974 UK No.1 album 'Journey To The Centre Of The Earth'. In 1965 Gene Roddenberry suggests 16 names for Star Trek Captain; they include Kirk. In 1975 Five times married US country singer, Tammy Wynette was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Stand By Your Man.' Originally released as a single in 1968 in the USA. It proved to be the most successful record of Wynette's career and is one of the most covered songs in the history of country music. This is my favourite version of that song
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Post by JTull 007 on May 19, 2020 0:47:17 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on May 19, 2020 6:28:45 GMT
19th May In 1884 Ringling Brothers circus premieres. In 1958 "South Pacific" soundtrack album goes #1 & stays #1 for 31 weeks. In 1967 The Beatles held a press party at manager's Brian Epstein's house in London for the launch of the Sgt. Pepper album. Linda Eastman was hired as the press photographer for the event. In 1978 Dire Straits released their first major label single 'Sultans Of Swing', recorded on a £120 budget. The song was first recorded as a demo at Pathway Studios, North London, in July 1977, and quickly acquired a following after it was put on rotation at Radio London.
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Post by JTull 007 on May 20, 2020 1:51:11 GMT
May 19, 1973 ... on this night I became a TULL Fan
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