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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 16, 2020 6:31:46 GMT
16th June In 1567 Mary, Queen of Scots, imprisoned in Lochleven Castle prison, Scotland. Born this day in 1946, English musician and songwriter Iain Matthews who was a member of Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort, who had the 1970 UK No.1 & 1971 US No. 23 single Woodstock. He has also fronted the bands Plainsong, Hi-Fi, No Grey Faith and More Than A Song. In 1962 The Konrads (featuring Dave Jay later to become David Bowie) made their live debut when they played at Bromley Technical School in Kent, England. In 1979 The Electric Light Orchestra started a five-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Discovery' their first No.1 LP, featuring the tracks 'Shine A Little Love', 'Don't Bring Me Down' and 'The Diary Of Horace Wimp'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 17, 2020 6:13:46 GMT
17th June In 1631 Mumtaz Mahal dies during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, then spends more than 20 years building her tomb, the Taj Mahal. In 1919 "Barney Google" cartoon strip, by Billy De Beck, premieres. "So that's where google got it's name" In 1969 "Oh! Calcutta!" opens in NYC (almost entirely in the nude) In 1972 The Rolling Stones album Exile on Main Street started a four-week run at the top of the US charts. The double album, regularly regarded as one of the band's best, features 'Rocks Off', 'Rip This Joint', 'Happy' and 'Tumbling Dice'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 18, 2020 6:37:23 GMT
18th June In 1873 Susan B. Anthony fined $100 for voting for US President. In 1940 Winston Churchill's "this was their finest hour" speech urging perseverance during Battle of Britain delivered to British House of Commons. In 1964 Touring Australia The Beatles played at Sydney Stadium in Sydney. This was Paul McCartney 22nd birthday and after the show his guests included 17 girls who were winners of the Daily Mirrors 'Why I would like to be a guest at a Beatles birthday party' competition. 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, 2020 5:51:31 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 20, 2020 7:17:13 GMT
20th June In 1874 1st US Lifesaving Medal awarded (Lucian Clemons) Born this day in 1942, 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 1981 Stars on 45 went to No.1 on the US singles chart, a medley of Beatles songs set to a disco beat. It was the start of a flood of 'Stars On' hits including Stars on Stevie Wonder, punk songs, Status Quo and Chas & Dave.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 21, 2020 7:08:46 GMT
21st June In 1913 Tiny Broadwick is 1st woman to parachute from an airplane. Born this day in 1944, English musician Ray Davies, singer, songwriter with The Kinks, who had the 1964 UK No.1 & US No.7 'You Really Got Me', and the 1967 UK No.2 single 'Waterloo Sunset' and the 1983 US No.6 single 'Come Dancing'. The Kinks have sold over 50 million records worldwide and among numerous honours, they received the Ivor Novello Award for "Outstanding Service to British Music". In 1963 The Rolling Stones played at Ricky Tick Club, Star and Garter Hotel, Windsor, Berks. The influential 1960s rhythm & blues club in Windsor, Berkshire, was the host to many important acts such as The Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and Cream. In 1975 Elton John, The Eagles and The Beach Boys play Wembley Stadium.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 22, 2020 6:10:24 GMT
22nd June In 1874 Dr Andrew T Still, discovers the science of osteopathy. In 1911 King George V crowned King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and all his realms and territories beyond the sea. In 1962 1st test flight of a Hovercraft. In 1968 The Otis Redding album Dock Of The Bay went to No.1 in the UK. The posthumously released album, and his sixth studio album contained a number of singles and B-sides dating back to 1965 and one of his best known songs, the posthumous hit (Sittin' On The Dock) Of The Bay.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 23, 2020 7:12:22 GMT
23rd June In 1922 British Open Men's Golf, Royal St George's GC: Walter Hagen becomes first American-born winner of the Open Championship. In 1940 After conquering France, Adolf Hitler visits Paris and views the Eiffel Tower. In 1957 Lonnie Donegan was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style', the singers second UK No.1. It was the last UK No.1 to be released as a 78rpm as well as a 7' vinyl record. 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 steelmonkey on Jun 23, 2020 22:18:36 GMT
June 23, 1986. Got married to a woman with whom I had taken a healthy dose of Ecstasy 36 hours earlier. We had known each other almost two weeks. Stayed married for just under seven years. She developed a pretty healthy love for Tull, saw them about 10 times over those years and met Ian twice. Our pre-nup, discussed en route to Nevada where we could marry without 3 day delay required in California back then for blood test and syphlis clearance included: No kids, no car,no credit cards, no phone answering machine and no computer in the home. The honeymoon was a 6 month hitchike trip from San Francisco to Buenos Aires and back during which time we were only arrested twice., Once in Guatemala, once in Costa Rica.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jun 24, 2020 1:10:38 GMT
June 23, 1986. Got married to a woman with whom I had taken a healthy dose of Ecstasy 36 hours earlier. We had known each other almost two weeks. Stayed married for just under seven years. She developed a pretty healthy love for Tull, saw them about 10 times over those years and met Ian twice. Our pre-nup, discussed en route to Nevada where we could marry without 3 day delay required in California back then for blood test and syphlis clearance included: No kids, no car,no credit cards, no phone answering machine and no computer in the home. The honeymoon was a 6 month hitchike trip from San Francisco to Buenos Aires and back during which time we were only arrested twice., Once in Guatemala, once in Costa Rica. Amazing Adventure indeed !!! Fortunately you are still able to look back with a smile
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 24, 2020 6:07:37 GMT
24th June In 1916 Mary Pickford becomes the first female film star to get a million dollar contract. Born this day in 1944, Arthur Brown, English rock singer and songwriter best known for his flamboyant theatrical performances. He had the 1968 UK No.1 and US No.12 single 'Fire', with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. In 1958 Nina Simone releases her debut jazz album "Little Girl Blue." In 1971 "McCabe and Mrs Miller" film by Robert Altman, starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie with songs by Leonard Cohen is released.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 25, 2020 6:32:26 GMT
25th June In 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn: US 7th Cavalry under Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne warriors led by Chiefs Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull in what has become famously known as "Custer's Last Stand." Born this day in 1945, Carly Simon, US singer, songwriter, (1973 UK No.3 and US No.1 single 'You're So Vain', 1974 US No.5 single with James Taylor 'Mockingbird'). In 2015, after keeping quiet for more than 40 years, Carly Simon admitted that 'You're So Vain' was about Warren Beatty, but only one verse of it. Simon said the other verses were about two other men. 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 1988 Debbie Gibson went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Foolish Beat', making Debbie (aged 17), the youngest female to write, produce and record a US No.1 single. A No.9 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 26, 2020 6:16:58 GMT
26th June In 1498 Toothbrush invented in China using boar bristles. In 1917 1st US troops arrive in France during World War I. In 1955 Elvis Presley (with Scotty Moore and Bill Black) played the first of three nights at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. The local paper ran a preview which read; ‘A good looking youngster who has become a juke-box favorite with his That's Alright, Mama, and Blue Moon of Kentucky. Presley is expected to repeat some of his hit tunes at the Airmen's Club show in addition to mixing up a few country tunes with some "bop" and novelty numbers.’ In 1976 TV talent show winners from Liverpool The Real Thing were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'You To Me Are Everything', the group's only No.1 hit. It was the first single by a Black British band to top the UK charts.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 27, 2020 6:47:44 GMT
27th June In 1923 Capt. Lowell H. Smith and Lt. John P. Richter perform the first ever aerial refueling in a DH-4B biplane. In 1944 Cherbourg, France liberated by Allies. In 1964 Peter and Gordon went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the John Lennon and Paul McCartney song '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 1981 Motorhead scored their only UK No.1 album with 'No Sleep Til Hammersmith'. The live album was recorded at Leeds and Newcastle shows during their Short, Sharp Pain In The Neck tour in 1981. The name of the tour was a reference to the injury sustained by Phil Taylor when he was dropped on his head during some after-show horseplay. Despite the title of the album, the London venue the Hammersmith Odeon was not played on the tour.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 28, 2020 6:37:35 GMT
28th June In 1919 Treaty of Versailles, ending WWI and establishing the League of Nations, is signed in France. In 1948 British begin airlift “Operation Plainfare” to West Berlin. In 1959 Bobby Darin was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Dream Lover'. The American singers first UK No.1 which featured Neil Sedaka on piano also reached No.2 on the US chart. In 1968 Working at Abbey Road studios The Beatles recorded ‘Good Night’, John Lennon’s lullaby for his 5-year-old son Julian with Ringo singing the lead vocal. The track appeared on The White Album.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 29, 2020 6:18:53 GMT
29th June In 1925 Canada House opens in London. In 1939 Dixie Clipper completes 1st commercial plane flight to Europe. In 1961 Del Shannon was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Runaway.' His only UK No.1 and the first of 14 UK Top 40 hits. 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, 2020 6:32:02 GMT
30th June In 1894 London's Tower Bridge opens. In 1938 Superman 1st appears in DC Comics' Action Comics Series issue #1. In 1966 The 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, 2020 5:40:56 GMT
1st July In 1916 First day of the Battle of the Somme: the British Army suffers its worst day, losing 19,240 men (WWI) Born this day in 1945, Deborah Harry, American singer, songwriter, and actress with Blondie who scored five UK No.1 singles including the 1979 UK & US No.1 single 'Heart Of Glass' and the 1978 world-wide No.1 album Parallel Lines. As a solo artists she scored the 1986 UK No. 8 single 'French Kissing In The USA'. A former Playboy Bunny, her acting career spans over thirty film roles and numerous television appearances. In 1963 ZIP (Zone Improvement Plan) Codes are introduced for United States mail. In 1968 The Band released their debut album Music From Big Pink. The album, which features their first hit single 'The Weight', was recorded in studios in New York and Los Angeles in 1968, and followed the group's backing of Bob Dylan on his 1966 tour (as The Hawks).
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 2, 2020 5:38:04 GMT
2nd July In 1901 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid rob train of $40,000 at Wagner, Montana. Born this day in 1937, David Palmer the keyboard player for Jethro Tull between 1969 and 1980. He played on all the Tull classics including 'Thick As A Brick' and 'Aqualung.' Palmer changed his name to Dee Palmer after a successful sex change operation during the nineties. In 1962 Jimi Hendrix was honourably discharged from the 101st Airborne Paratroopers, after breaking his ankle during his 26th and final parachute jump. In 1964 Cilla Black records Beatle's "Its For You", Paul McCartney plays piano.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 3, 2020 5:35:36 GMT
3rd July In 1845 Pioneering French magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin opens his magic theatre in Paris. In 1938 President Franklin Roosevelt dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial and lights the eternal flame at Gettysburg Battlefield. In 1967 A private party was held at the Speakeasy Club in London, England for The Monkees. Guests included: John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Dusty Springfield, Eric Clapton, Lulu and all the members from Manfred Mann, The Who and Procol Harum. In 1968 The Equals were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Baby Come Back'. The group's only UK No.1. The song was first released in 1966 but did not chart. The song was covered by and became a No.1 hit for Pato Banton in 1994, (with Robin and Ali Campbell of UB40).
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 4, 2020 7:17:48 GMT
4th July In 1796 1st US Independence Day celebration is held. In 1941 Howard Florey and Norman Heatley meet for 1st time, 11 days later they successfully recreate penicillin. In 1959 Island Records founded in Jamaica. Chris Blackwell Founder 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, 2020 6:25:15 GMT
5th July In 1841 Thomas Cook opens first travel agency. In 1935 Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Fred Perry successfully defends his title against German Gottfried von Cramm 6-2, 6-4, 6-4. Gottfried von Cramm on the left and Fred Perry on the right In 1954 Working together for the first time in a recording studio with Scotty Moore and Bill Black, Elvis Presley fools around during a break with an up-tempo version of 'That's All Right.' Producer Sam Phillips has them repeat the jam and records it. It became Presley's first release on Sun Records. 1969 The Rolling Stones gave a free concert in London's Hyde Park before an audience of 250,000, as a tribute to Brian Jones who had died two days earlier. Mick Jagger read an extract from Percy Bysshe Shelley's 'Adonais' and released 3,500 butterflies; it was also guitarist's Mick Taylor's debut with the Stones, King Crimson, Family, The Third Ear Band, Screw and Alexis Korner's New Church also appeared on the day.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 6, 2020 5:53:58 GMT
6th July In 1885 Louis Pasteur successfully give an anti-rabies vaccine to 9-year-old Joseph Meister, saving his life. In 1928 1st all-talking motion picture shown in NY (Lights of NY) In 1969 Filming begins on "Ned Kelly" starring Mick Jagger. In 1985 Phil Collins went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Sussudio', his third US No.1, it made No.12 in the UK. The track was taken from his third solo studio album, No Jacket Required.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 7, 2020 6:17:48 GMT
7th July In 1814 Walter Scott's "Waverley" published. Born this day in 1940 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. Starr had the solo 1974 US No.1 & UK No.4 single 'You're Sixteen' plus 9 other US Top 40 hits. 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, 2020 6:15:36 GMT
8th July In 1874 The Mounties (North West Mounted Police) begin their March West from Fort Dufferin. In 1923 Warren G. Harding becomes 1st sitting US President to visit Alaska (Metlakahtla) 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 1972 Bill Withers started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Lean On Me', his only No.1 hit, it made No.18 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 9, 2020 5:45:22 GMT
9th July In 1872 Doughnut cutter patents granted to John Blondel, Thomaston, Maine. In 1947 Engagement of Britain's Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. In 1958 Johnny Cash signed with Columbia Records, where he would remain for the next 30 years releasing over 60 albums. In 1988 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 JTull 007 on Jul 9, 2020 10:55:58 GMT
9th July In 1872 Doughnut cutter patents granted to John Blondel, Thomaston, Maine.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 9, 2020 14:44:28 GMT
9th July In 1872 Doughnut cutter patents granted to John Blondel, Thomaston, Maine.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 10, 2020 5:40:11 GMT
10th July In 1040 Lady Godiva rides naked on horseback through Coventry, according to legend, to force her husband, the Earl of Mercia, to lower taxes. In 1925 Meher Baba begins his silence of 44 years. His followers still observe Silence Day on this date in commemoration. In 1968 Eric Clapton announced that Cream would break-up after their current tour. The group's third album, Wheels of Fire, was the world's first platinum-selling double album and Cream are widely regarded as being the world's first successful supergroup. In 2000 Coldplay release their debut album "Parachutes" (Grammy Award Best Alternative Album 2002)
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 11, 2020 6:33:34 GMT
11th July In 1804 Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in a pistol duel. In 1922 The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1955 Alma Cogan was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Dreamboat'. Cogan went on to score over 20 UK Top 40 singles. Nicknamed ‘The Girl With the Laugh In Her Voice’, she was the highest paid British female entertainer of her era. In 1970 Three Dog Night started a two-week run at No.1 in the US with their version of the Randy Newman song 'Mama Told Me Not To Come', which was also a No.3 hit in the UK. The song was first covered by Eric Burdon on his first solo album in 1966 and gave Tom Jones & Stereophonics a No.4 hit on the UK Singles Chart in 2000.
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