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Post by bunkerfan on May 20, 2020 6:48:12 GMT
20th May In 1926 Thomas Edison says Americans prefer silent movies over talkies. In 1943 French, British and US victory parade in Tunis. In 1957 American crooner Andy Williams was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Butterfly', the US singers only UK No.1 and the first of 40 hit singles from 1957 until 2002 on the UK chart. In 1967 The Beatles new album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band had a special preview on the Kenny Everett BBC Light program, 'Where It's At', playing every track from the album, (except 'A Day In The Life' which the BBC had banned saying it could promote drug taking).
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Post by bunkerfan on May 21, 2020 6:46:00 GMT
21st May In 1881 American Red Cross founded by Clara Barton. In 1908 1st horror movie (Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde) premieres in Chicago. In 1960 Leontyne Price becomes the first African American to sing the lead at Teatro alla Scala in Milan in "Aida." In 1988 Wet Wet Wet and Billy Bragg were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'With A Little Help From My Friends' and 'She's Leaving Home.' The two Beatles songs had been recorded for the childLine charity, sales of the single, which spent four weeks at No.1 on the UK chart, were over £600,000, all of which was donated to ChildLine .
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Post by bunkerfan on May 22, 2020 6:31:00 GMT
22nd May In 1843 1st wagon train with 700 - 1000 migrants, departs Independence, Missouri for Oregon. In 1931 Canned rattlesnake meat 1st goes on sale in Florida. In 1961 1st revolving restaurant (Top Of The Needle in Seattle) opens. Also in 1961, Ernie K Doe went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Mother In Law'. The song was written and produced by Allen Toussaint who also played the piano solo. Huey Lewis and the News recorded the song for the 1994 covers album, Four Chords & Several Years Ago.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 23, 2020 7:05:29 GMT
23rd May In 1887 1st transcontinental train arrives in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 1940 1st great dogfight between Spitfires and Luftwaffe. In 1960 The Everly Brothers started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Cathy's Clown', which also spent seven weeks at No.1 in the UK. It became the Everly Brothers' biggest hit single and their third and final US chart topper, selling eight million copies worldwide. In 1966 The Beatles release "Paperback Writer."
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Post by bunkerfan on May 24, 2020 5:50:27 GMT
24th May In 1844 Samuel Morse taps out "What hath God wrought" in the world's first telegraph message. Born 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 1959 1st house with built-in bomb shelter exhibited (Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania) In 2003 Paul McCartney made his first ever live performance in Russia when he appeared in-front of 20,000 fans in Red Square.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 25, 2020 6:59:13 GMT
25th May In 1932 Goofy, aka Dippy Dawg, 1st appears in 'Mickey's Revue' by Walt Disney. Born this day in 1950, Jean Millington, from American all-female band Fanny who were active in the early 1970s and were supporf band to Jethro Tull on the 'War Child' tour. They were one of the first notable rock groups to be made up entirely of women. In 1961 The Temperance Seven were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'You're Driving Me Crazy', their only UK No.1 single. The song gave producer George Martin his first No.1. In 2003 Jemini, the UK entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest, failed to get a single point, the first time a UK entry had ended up with nul points. The first nul pointers came in 1962, six years after the contest started, when four countries Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain all failed to register. You'll realise why it got nul points as soon as you hear the lady singing the first few notes
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Post by bunkerfan on May 26, 2020 7:14:52 GMT
26th May In 1923 Inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race for cars starts through public roads around Le Mans, France. In 1941 Aircraft from HMS Ark Royal sights German battleship Bismarck. In 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 'Sunday Girl' gave Blondie their second UK No.1 hit single. The track was taken from the group's 'Parallel Lines', which went on to become the biggest selling album of 1979.
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Post by JTull 007 on May 27, 2020 0:15:45 GMT
26th May In 1979 'Sunday Girl' gave Blondie their second UK No.1 hit single. The track was taken from the group's 'Parallel Lines', which went on to become the biggest selling album of 1979. TopPop from The Netherlands !!! LINK TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 27, 2020 6:03:39 GMT
27th May In 1895 British inventor Birt Acres patents film camera/projector. Born this day in 1947, Peter Knight, violinist 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 1957 Buddy Holly and the Crickets released 'That'll Be The Day' which became a UK No.1 and US No.3 hit. The song had its genesis in a trip to the movies by Holly, Allison and Sonny Curtis in June 1956. The John Wayne film The Searchers was playing. Wayne's frequently-used, world-weary catchphrase, "that'll be the day" was the Inspiration behind the song. In 1975 Paul McCartney releases "Venus & Mars."
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Post by bunkerfan on May 28, 2020 6:45:40 GMT
28th May In 1892 Sierra Club formed by John Muir and others in San Francisco, for conservation of nature. In 1929 1st all colour talking picture "On With the Show" exhibited (NYC) In 1961 Amnesty International founded (Nobel Peace Prize 1977) 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.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 29, 2020 7:00:58 GMT
29th May In 1916 Official flag of President of the United States adopted. Born this day in 1945, Gary Brooker, English singer, songwriter, pianist and founder and lead singer of the rock band Procol Harum who had the 1967 UK No.1 and US No.5 single A Whiter Shade Of Pale. (one of the few singles to have sold over 10 million copies) and scored the hits 'Homburg', 'Conquistador'. Brooker founded The Paramounts in 1962 with his guitarist friend Robin Trower and has also worked with Eric Clapton, Alan Parsons and Ringo Starr. In 1954 British runner Diane Leather becomes first woman to run the mile in under 5 minutes; 4:59.6 at Alexander Sports Ground in Birmingham, England. In 1965 The Beach Boys started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Help Me Rhonda', the group's second US No.1. The recording session was interrupted by the Wilson brothers' drunken father, Murry, who arrived at the studio to criticize the Boys enthusiasm. The recording reel continued to record the confrontation, which still circulates among fans.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 30, 2020 7:10:03 GMT
30th May In 1868 "Decoration Day", later called Memorial Day is first observed in Northern US states. In 1914 The new and then largest Cunard ocean liner RMS Aquitania, 45,647 tons, sets sails on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England to New York City. In The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Love Me Do', the group's fourth US No.1 in five months. The version released in America had Andy White playing drums while Ringo played the tambourine. The British single was a take on which Ringo Starr played the drums. In 1970 Ray Stevens went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Everything Is Beautiful'. The former DJ had a string of novelty hits, including 'Jeremiah Peabody's Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green & Purple Pill'.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 31, 2020 6:38:19 GMT
31st May In 1916 Battle of Jutland: Largest naval battle of World War I between the British Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet which killed 8,645 in an inconclusive battle but strategic British victory. German fleet never puts to sea again in WWI. In 1938 Bill Edrich scores his 1,000th run of cricket season, all at Lord's. In 1965 Jim Clark becomes 1st foreigner in 49 years to win Indianapolis 500 - 3:19:05.370 (242.506 km/h) In 1989 David Bowie's Tin Machine made their live debut at the International Music Awards, New York. Bowie stated that he and his band members joined up "to make the kind of music that we enjoyed listening to" and to rejuvenate himself artistically.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 1, 2020 6:48:32 GMT
1st June In 1869 Thomas Edison granted his first patent for the Electric Vote Recorder. Born this day in 1947, Ronnie Wood guitarist, songwriter, painter and radio presenter. Originally a member of UK band The Birds, he first worked alongside Rod Stewart in the Jeff Beck Group. He then got together with three members of The Small Faces to form the Faces joined by Rod on vocals. His songwriting partnership with Rod extended to Rod's early solo albums. Wood joined The Rolling Stones in 1975 after the departure of Mick Taylor. In 1959 The first edition of Juke Box Jury aired on the BBC. The shows host, David Jacobs, lead a revolving panel of guests in critiquing the week's top record releases. Although the songs were never played in their entirety, the four judges gave a verdict on whether each would be a "hit" or a "miss". In 1969 The Plastic Ono Band recorded 'Give Peace A Chance' during a 'bed-in' at the Hotel La Reine in Montreal, Canada. Producer Phil Spector, poet Allan Ginsberg and writer Timothy Leary all sang on the song.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 2, 2020 6:45:14 GMT
2nd June In 1910 1st roundtrip flight over English Channel (C S Rolls, England) Born this day in 1941, Charlie Watts, English drummer who joined The Rolling Stones in 1963 and had the 1965 UK & US No.1 single ’(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ and over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Watts also plays occasional gigs with Charlie Watts and his Big Band. In 2006, Watts was elected into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. In 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, London. In Ray Charles started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with the Don Gibson penned country ballad 'I Can't Stop Loving You', also No.1 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 3, 2020 6:13:11 GMT
3rd June In 1876 Lacrosse introduced in Britain and Canada. In 1925 Goodyear airship "Pilgrim" makes the first with an enclosed cabin. In 1961 JFK & Khrushchev meet in Vienna. In 1970 The Kinks Ray Davies was forced to make a 6,000 mile round trip from New York to London to record one word in a song. Davies had to change the word 'Coca- Cola' to 'Cherry Cola' on the bands forthcoming single 'Lola' due to an advertising ban at BBC Radio.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jun 3, 2020 11:23:10 GMT
3rd June In 1970 The Kinks Ray Davies was forced to make a 6,000 mile round trip from New York to London to record one word in a song. Davies had to change the word 'Coca- Cola' to 'Cherry Cola' on the bands forthcoming single 'Lola' due to an advertising ban at BBC Radio.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 4, 2020 7:08:29 GMT
4th June In 1896 Henry Ford takes his 1st Ford through streets of Detroit. Born this day in 1940, Cliff Bennett, singer with British rhythm and blues beat group Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers who scored the 1966 UK No.6 cover of The Beatles track 'Got To Get You Into My Life', first released on the album Revolver. In 1942 Glenn Wallichs launched Capitol Records in the US. The label became home to such artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Glen Campbell, Steve Miller, Dr. Hook, Bob Seger, Tina Turner, Heart and countless others. Wallichs was the man who invented the art of record promotion by sending copies of new releases to disc jockeys. In 1994 Wet Wet Wet started a fifteen-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Love Is All Around', from the film 'Four Weddings & A Funeral'. The song was written by Reg Presley of The Troggs and was a former Top 10 hit for his band in 1967.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 5, 2020 6:10:35 GMT
5th June In 1920 1st rivet driven on Bank of Italy headquarters at 1 Powell in San Francisco (later Bank of America) Is this where Bernie's loot is stashed In 1949 Enid Blyton's wooden toy character Noddy first appears in the "Sunday Graphic." In 1964 'Liza Jane' became the first recording to be released as a single by David Bowie (but under the name Davie Jones with the King Bees). Despite promoting the single on the television shows Juke Box Jury, Ready Steady Go! and The Beat Room, and receiving good radio coverage, the single sold poorly and the band was subsequently dropped from the label Vocalion Pop. In 1965 "Wooly Bully" by Sam the Sham & Pharaohs hits #2.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 6, 2020 7:03:12 GMT
6th June In 1882 Electric iron patented by Henry W Seely. In 1944 Operation Overlord: D-Day begins as the 156,000-strong Allied Expeditionary Force lands in Normandy, France, during World War II. In 1962 The Beatles meet their producer George Martin for the first time and record "Besame Mucho" with Pete Best on drums. In 1969 Elton John released his debut album Empty Sky in the UK, (released January 1975 in the US). 'Skyline Pigeon' is the best known song on the album, and is the only one which John, albeit infrequently, performs as part of his live shows.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 7, 2020 6:34:33 GMT
7th June In 1665 Great Plague of London: Samuel Pepys writes in his diary of houses marked with a red cross in London's Drury Lane, meaning somebody inside is infected with the plague and must be locked in for 40 days or until death. Born this day in 1940, Thomas Woodward, (Tom Jones), Welsh singer who has sold over 100 million records. Scored the 1965 UK No.1 and US No.10 single 'It's Not Unusual' plus over 20 other UK and US Top 40 hit singles. Jones was awarded an OBE in 1999 and received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for "services to music" in 2006. From 2012 to 2015 Jones was one of the four coaches on the BBC television talent show The Voice UK. In 1963 1st Rolling Stones TV appearance (Thank Your Lucky Stars) & release 1st single, "Come on." In 1986 Madonna's single "Live to Tell" goes #1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 8, 2020 6:27:08 GMT
8th June In 1912 Carl Laemmle incorporates Universal Pictures. Born this day in 1040, American singer and actress Nancy Sinatra who scored the 1966 UK & US No.1 single 'These Boots Are Made For Walking'. With her father Frank she became the first father and daughter team ever to score a UK No.1 single with the 1967 hit 'Somethin' Stupid'. She also had several collaborations with Lee Hazlewood such as 'Jackson', and her cover of Cher's 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)'. In 1964 "The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena)", recorded by 1960s American pop singers, Jan and Dean, is released. In 1967 The Beatles Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band went to No.1 in the UK. Costing £25,000 ($42,500) to produce the album was recorded over 700 hours of studio time. It was also the first album to print the lyrics on the sleeve. The album spent 27 weeks at No.1 on the UK chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 9, 2020 6:42:40 GMT
9th June In 1860 1st US "dime novel" published: "Malaseka, The Indian Wife of the White Hunter," by Mrs Ann Stevens. In 1945 Warner Bros cartoon "A Gruesome Twosome" starring Tweety premieres in USA. In 1967 The Monkees appear at the Hollywood Bowl. In 1984 Cyndi Lauper started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Time After Time' a No.3 hit in the UK. Lauper co-wrote 'Time After Time' with Philadelphia based Rob Hyman of The Hooters.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 10, 2020 6:18:35 GMT
10th June In 1793 1st public zoo opens in Paris. In 1939 MGM cartoon character Barney Bear debuts. In 1956 American singer, actor Pat Boone was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I'll Be Home.' Boone scored over 30 UK Top 40 hit singles during the 50s and early 60s and was the second biggest charting artist behind only Elvis Presley. In 1975 The Eagles released their fourth studio album One of These Nights which became the Eagles' first No.1 album on Billboard's chart. The album produced three top 10 singles 'One of These Nights', 'Lyin' Eyes' and 'Take It to the Limit'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 11, 2020 6:13:12 GMT
11th June In 1895 Charles Duryea patents a gas-driven automobile. Born this day in 1946, John Lawton, from English rock band Uriah Heep who had the 1975 UK No.7 album Return To Fantasy. They have sold over 40 million albums worldwide. In 1960 Drummer Tommy Moore made the fateful decision to quit The Beatles and return to his job of driving a forklift at Garston bottle works. He was briefly replaced by Norman Chapman, who was called into National Service after just three gigs. After going drummerless and mostly jobless for a few weeks, the band hired Pete Best on August 12th, only one day before they were to go to Hamburg to play a string of club dates. In Nelson Mandellas 70th birthday tribute took place at Wembley Stadium, London, featuring Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Dire Straits, Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman, George Michael, Eric Clapton, UB40, The Eurythmics, Simple Minds and Fish from Marillion. The event was broadcast live on BBC 2 to 40 different countries with an estimated audience of 1 billion.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 12, 2020 6:44:16 GMT
12th June In 1903 Niagara Falls, Ontario incorporated as a city. In 1942 Anne Frank gets her diary as a birthday present in Amsterdam. In 1966 Dave Clark Five sets record as they appear for 12th time on Ed Sullivan Show. In 2008 Coldplay release their 4th studio album " Viva la Vida or Death" (winner of 3 Grammys)
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Post by jethrotull on Jun 12, 2020 20:37:08 GMT
48 years ago yesterday, the greatest concert of my life - Tull in the Seattle Center Coliseum on the TAAB tour. There was a thunder and lightening storm outside that night and during the intermission after the Eagles played their set you could hear the torrential downpour on the metal roof, thunder shaking the building and flashes of lightening through the entrances. It seemed appropriate that Tull came on stage in London Fog raincoats and caps. An electrifying evening in every way.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 13, 2020 7:05:37 GMT
13th June In 1895 Emile Levassor wins the first automobile race in history the Paris-Bordeaux-Paris, taking 48 hours and 48 minutes (1,178 km) In 1942 1st V-2 rocket launch, Peenemunde, Germany; reached 1.3 km. In 1969 The Rolling Stones held a photo call in Hyde Park to introduce new guitarist Mick Taylor. The 20 year-old former member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers made his live debut with The Stones the following month at a free concert in Hyde Park, London. In 1988 The biggest charity Rock concert since Live Aid three years earlier took place at London's Wembley Stadium, to denounce South African apartheid. Among the performers were Sting, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams, George Michael, Whitney Houston and Dire Straits. Half the money raised went towards anti-apartheid activities in Britain, the rest was donated to children's charities in southern Africa.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 14, 2020 6:09:10 GMT
14th June In 1834 Hardhat diving suit patented by Leonard Norcross, Dixfield, Maine. In 1940 German forces enter Paris during WWII. In 1969 John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear on David Frost's British TV Show. In 1987 Madonna played the first date on her Who's That Girl World Tour at the Osaka Stadium, Osaka, Japan. The tour became the highest-grossing tour ever, grossing over $20 million.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 15, 2020 6:26:11 GMT
15th June In 1219 Dannebrog is the flag of Denmark and the oldest national flag in the world. According to legend, it fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse (now Tallinn) in Estonia, and turned the Danes' luck. Born this day in 1946, Noddy Holder, guitar, vocals with English rock band Slade who scored 17 consecutive top 20 hits and six No.1's on the UK Singles Chart becoming the most successful British group of the 1970s based on sales of singles. Holder is now a TV actor, (The Grimleys) and radio and TV presenter. In 1963 Kyu Sakamoto started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Sukiyaki', the first-ever Japanese song to do so. It made No.6 on the UK chart in 1963 and was also a No.10 UK single for Kenny Ball in the same year. In 1994 Disney's animated musical film "The Lion King" opens in theaters with $42 million.
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