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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 11, 2020 21:48:31 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. I'll bet she would LOVE to be here in December @ Coventry Cathedral
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 12, 2020 6:15:31 GMT
12th July In 1912 1st foreign feature film exhibited in US - "Queen Elizabeth" in NYC. Born on this day in 1947, 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. In Oct 2014 Johnson said he has been "cured" of the terminal pancreatic cancer. In 1962 The Rolling Stones made their live debut at the Marquee Jazz Club, London. They were paid £20 for the gig, the equivalent of £330 in 2010. In 1080 Olivia Newton-John and the Electric Light Orchestra had the UK No.1 single with 'Xanadu', taken from the film of the same name. It gave Olivia Newton-John her third UK No.1 single.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 13, 2020 5:38:49 GMT
13th July In 1837 Queen Victoria is 1st monarch to live in present Buckingham Palace. In 1930 David Sarnoff reports in NY Times "TV would be a theater in every home." In 1965 Paul McCartney was presented with five Ivor Novello Awards at a lunch party at The Savoy, London. John Lennon refused to attend; Paul was 40 minutes late after he had forgotten about the engagement. 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. Artists who appeared included Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, The Who, U2, David Bowie and Mick Jagger, Queen, Tina Turner, The Cars, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Bryan Adams, Hall and Oates, Lionel Richie and Led Zeppelin.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 14, 2020 6:13:53 GMT
14th July In 1865 English mountaineer Edward Whymper leads first expedition to climb the Matterhorn (four die on the descent) In 1933 All non-Nazi parties are banned in Germany. In 1962 The Beatles played their first ever gig in Wales when they appeared at The Regent Dansette in Rhyl. Tickets cost five shillings, ($0.70). In 1986 Madonna was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with her second No.1 'Papa Don't Preach'. Madonna also had the UK No.1 album with 'True Blue'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 15, 2020 6:15:53 GMT
15th July In 1912 British National Health Insurance Act goes into effect. In 1938 Arthur Fagg becomes first batsman in first-class cricket history to score double centuries in both innings of a match; 244 and 202 for Kent v Essex at Colchester. In 1956 The Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Why Do Fools Fall In Love'. A No.6 hit in the US. At 13, Lymon was the youngest performer to make No.1. In 1984 John Lennon's "I'm Stepping Out" released posthumously.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 16, 2020 5:39:50 GMT
16th July In 1661 1st banknotes in Europe are issued by Bank of Stockholm. In 1926 National Geographic takes 1st natural-colour undersea photos. In 1969 Apollo 11 launched, carrying 1st men to land on Moon. In 1991 Jethro tull were in concert at Istanbul Amphitheatre, Turkey.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 17, 2020 5:38:24 GMT
17th July In 1867 1st US dental school, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, established. Born this day in 1941, Welsh musician Spencer Davis, the founder of the 1960s rock band The Spencer Davis Group who scored 1966 UK No.1 single 'Keep On Running' and the 1967 US No.7 single 'Gimme Some Lovin'. In 1968 The animated film Yellow Submarine, premiered at The London Pavilion. In 2019 Snow Patrol's ballad 'Chasing Cars' was named the most-played song of the 21st Century on UK radio. Originally released in 2006, the lovestruck ballad never reached No.1 in the UK, but remained on the charts for more than three years.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 18, 2020 5:37:09 GMT
18th July In 1892 First human test of a vaccine against cholera; Ukrainian bacteriologist Waldemar Huffkine risks his life by testing it on himself. In 1944 Arne Andersson runs world record 1 mile (4:01.6) In 1960 Brenda Lee went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'm Sorry' it made No.12 in the UK. Seeking publicity the 4' 11 tall singer was once billed as a 32-year- old midget and had the nickname Little Miss Dynamite. In 1964 The Rolling Stones appeared on the US chart for the first time when their cover of Buddy Holly's 'Not Fade Away' peaked at No.48.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 19, 2020 6:07:28 GMT
19th July In 1843 The steamship SS Great Britain is launched, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is the first ocean-going craft with an iron hull or screw propeller and the largest vessel afloat in the world. Born on this day in 1947, Brian May, guitarist, singer and songwriter with Queen who had the 1975 UK No.1 single 'Bohemian Rhapsody' which returned to No.1 in 1991. Queen scored over 40 other UK Top 40 singles, and also scored the 1980 US No.1 single 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'. May had the solo 1992 UK No.5 single 'Too Much Love Will Kill You'. May was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2005 for 'services to the music industry and his charity work'. In 1965 Shooting begins on Star Trek 2nd pilot "Where No Man Has Gone Before." In 1975 On his Natty Dread tour, Bob Marley & the Wailers appeared at the Lyceum Theatre in London. The show was recorded and the live single 'No Woman, No Cry' was later released.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 20, 2020 7:13:36 GMT
20th July In 1921 Congresswoman Alice Mary Robertson becomes the first woman to preside over the floor of US House of Representatives. Born this day in 1947, Carlos Santana, Mexican and American rock guitarist. Santana had the 1977 UK No.11 single 'She's Not There', and their 1999 US No.1 single 'Smooth' spent eleven weeks at No.1, (also No.1 in the UK). He won eight Grammy Awards for his Supernatural album at the 2000 awards. In 1968 Jane Asher announced on the national British TV show, Dee Time, that her engagement to Paul McCartney was off. Paul reportedly was watching at a friend's home and was surprised by the news. She was said to have inspired many of McCartney's songs, such as 'All My Loving', 'And I Love Her', and 'We Can Work It Out'. Jane went on to have a career in films and television as well as becoming a successful author and business woman. In 1986 The film based on the life of Sex Pistols bassist, Sid Vicious, 'Sid And Nancy' premiered in London, England.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 20, 2020 11:06:31 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 20, 2020 13:51:29 GMT
JULY 20th 1969 I watched this happen !!! Same here although it was the middle of the night here in dear old Blighty and, like probably thousands, threw a "sickie" that day
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 21, 2020 6:15:45 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 21, 2020 6:23:36 GMT
21st July In 1897 Tate Gallery opens in England. Born this day in 1948, Cat Stevens, singer, songwriter, who had the 1967 UK No.2 single 'Matthew And Son', and the 1972 UK No.9 & US No.6 single, 'Morning Has Broken'. He wrote 'The First Cut Is The Deepest' covered by many artists including PP Arnold, Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow. Stevens converted to the Muslim religion in 1977 changing his name to Yusef Islam. In 1970 Aswan High Dam opens in Egypt, enables human control of the flooding of the Nile. In 1978 "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" film, based on the Beatles' album of the same name, premieres in NYC.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 22, 2020 6:58:32 GMT
22nd July In 1943 US forces led by General George Patton liberate Palermo, Sicily. In 1959 Ed Wood's cult classic "Plan 9 From Outer Space", called one of the worse films ever, premieres. In 1967 Jimi Hendrix quits as opening act of the Monkees' tour. In 1989 Former actress Martika started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Toy Soldiers', a No.5 hit in the UK.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 22, 2020 10:54:57 GMT
22nd July In 1967 Jimi Hendrix quits as opening act of the Monkees' tour.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 23, 2020 6:16:20 GMT
23rd July In 1868 All England Lawn Tennis Club is founded as The All England Croquet Club; 1877 name changed to The All England Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club. In 1955 Slim Whitman was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Rose Marie.' The single stayed at the top of the charts for eleven weeks. Whitman held the record for the most consecutive weeks at No.1 (11 weeks), until 1991. In 1966 Cavern Club in Liverpool reopens. In 1984 The Cars released 'Drive' from their Heartbeat City album as a single. Upon its release, 'Drive' became The Cars' highest charting single where it peaked at No.3 on the US chart. The song is associated with the 1985 Live Aid event, where it was performed by Benjamin Orr during the Philadelphia concert and previously, the song was used as the background music to a montage of clips depicting the contemporaneous Ethiopian famine during the London event, which was introduced by David Bowie .
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 24, 2020 6:58:52 GMT
24th July In 1880 1st commercial hydroelectric power plant in the world begins generating electricity in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1911 American explorer Hiram Bingham discovers Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. In 1967 The Beatles sign a petition in Times to legalise marijuana. In 1971 Paul Revere and the Raiders went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Indian Reservation'. The song was first recorded in 1959 by Marvin Rainwater and released as 'The Pale Faced Indian' and then later by Don Fardon in 1968.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 25, 2020 6:41:49 GMT
25th July In 1814 English engineer George Stephenson introduces his first steam locomotive. In 1923 German mark devalued to 600,000 Mark=$1. In 1960 Roy Orbison reached No.2 on the US singles chart with ‘Only the Lonely,’ his first hit. The song was turned down by The Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley, so Orbison decided to record the song himself. In The Beatles third album 'A Hard Day's Night' started a twenty-one week run at the top of the UK charts. This was the first Beatles album to be recorded entirely on four-track tape, allowing for good stereo mixes.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 26, 2020 6:09:20 GMT
26th July In 1903 1st automobile trip across the United States (San Francisco to New York) completed by Horatio Nelson Jackson and Sewall K. Crocker. Born this day in 1943, Mick Jagger, singer, songwriter with The Rolling Stones, (1969 UK & US No.1 single 'Honky Tonk Women', and over 35 UK & US Top 40 singles and albums). Solo (1985 UK No.1 single with David Bowie 'Dancing In The Street'). 1985 UK No. 6 solo album 'She's The Boss.' In 2003 he was knighted for his services to popular music and in early 2009 he joined the electric supergroup SuperHeavy. In 1962 Frank Ifield was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I Remember You'. The singers first of four UK No.1's. In 1975 Van McCoy and the Soul City went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Hustle', his only US chart hit, it made No.3 in the UK. McCoy died on 6th July 1979.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 27, 2020 5:58:50 GMT
27th July In 1909 Orville Wright tests 1st US Army airplane, flying 1h12m40s. In 1940 Bugs Bunny, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Tex Avery, Bob Givens (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Wild Hare." In 1962 Martin Luther King Jr. jailed in Albany, Georgia. In Cass Elliot released her first solo single following the break up of The Mamas and Papas. ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ had been around since 1931 and had been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Frankie Laine and many others. Cass' version would be the most successful when it peaked at No. 12 on the US chart, and No.11 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 28, 2020 6:08:13 GMT
28th July In 1851 Total solar eclipse captured on a daguerreotype photograph. In 1917 Silent Parade organised by James Weldon Johnson of 10,000 African-Americans who march on 5th Ave in NYC to protest against lynching James Weldon Johnson In 1954 "On the Waterfront", directed by Elia Kazan starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1955) In 1989 Gloria Estefan releases her debut solo album "Cuts Both Ways."
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 29, 2020 6:02:42 GMT
29th July In 1927 1st iron lung installed (Bellevue hospital, NY) In 1930 Airship R100, 1st passenger-carrying flight from England to Canada. In 1956 Carl Perkins was on the UK singles chart with his debut UK hit 'Blue Suede Shoes'. Johnny Cash planted the seed for the song in the fall of 1955, while Perkins, Cash, Elvis Presley toured throughout the South. Cash told Perkins of a black airman whom he had met when serving in the military in Germany. He had referred to his military regulation air shoes as "blue suede shoes." Cash suggested that Carl write a song about the shoes. In 1973 Led Zeppelin played the last of three nights at Madison Square Garden, New York at the end of a 33-date North American tour. It was on this day that Led Zeppelin lost around $203,000 in cash after a thief made off with the receipts from the two Madison Square Garden concerts. The theft took place from the safe at The Drake Hotel in New York where the group were staying.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 30, 2020 6:42:10 GMT
30th July In 1872 Mahlon Loomis patents wireless telegraphy. Born this day in 1946, Jeffrey Hammond former bass guitar player for the progressive rock band Jethro Tull. Hammond appeared on the classic Tull albums Aqualung (1971) and Thick as a Brick (1972). In 1966 Beatles' "Yesterday... & Today" album goes #1 & stays #1 for 5 weeks. In 2006 Shakira feat Wyclef Jean started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Hips Don't Lie.’ A remake of Wyclef Jean's 2004 song 'Dance Like This', the song went on to top the charts in over 50 countries. The song is the biggest selling single of the 21st century by a female artist worldwide.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 31, 2020 6:18:40 GMT
31st July In 1786 "Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish dialect" by Robert Burns is published by John Wilson in Kilmarnock, Scotland. In 1948 US President Harry Truman dedicates Idlewild Field (now Kennedy Airport), NY. In 1970 Black Tot Day: the last day of the officially sanctioned rum ration in the Royal Navy (started 1740) In 1971 James Taylor went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the Carole King song 'You've Got A Friend', (included in her album Tapestry and James Taylor's album Mud Slide Slim). The song would go on to win the 1971 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal male Performance and Song Of The Year.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 1, 2020 6:12:31 GMT
1st August In 1774 English chemist Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen by isolating it in its gaseous state. In 1941 The first Jeep is produced. In 1963 The first Beatles Monthly was published. A magazine devoted to the group, it continued for 77 editions until 1969 and at its peak was selling over 350,000 copies a month. In 1987 Bob Seger scored his first US No.1 single with the Harold Faltermeyer penned 'Shakedown', which was taken from the film 'Beverly Hills Cop II'. The song was nominated for both the Academy Award for Best Original Song and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, but it lost both awards to Dirty Dancing's '(I've Had) The Time of My Life'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 2, 2020 6:30:16 GMT
2nd August In 1880 British Parliament officially adopts Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) In 1934 1st airplane train, plane tows 3 mail gliders behind it. In 1967 "In the Heat of the Night" directed by Norman Jewison, based on John Ball's novel of the same name, starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger premieres in New York (Academy Awards Best Picture 1968) In 1968 The Doors started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Hello I Love You', the group's second US No.1. The Doors scored 8 top 40 US hits from 67-71.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 3, 2020 6:51:38 GMT
3rd August In 1492 Christopher Columbus sets sail on his first voyage with three ships, Santa María, Pinta and Niña from Palos de la Frontera, Spain for the "Indies." Born this day in 1939, Jimmy Nicol, drummer, temporary member of The Beatles for nine Australian gigs in 1964, after Ringo Starr collapsed and was hospitalised on 3 June 1964 with tonsillitis. George Martin suggested Nicol, as he had recently played on a budget label album called "Beatlemania" and knew the songs. In 1963 Allan Sherman releases "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh." In 1966 The Rolling Stones began nine days recording sessions for their next album at Los Angeles, RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA. Tracks recorded included: Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 4, 2020 6:19:16 GMT
4th August In 1914 WWI: Field Marshal Lord Kitchener becomes British Minister of War after British declaration of war on Germany. In 1954 Boscombe Down 1st flight of supersonic P-1 Lightning. In 1958 Billboard introduced 'The Hot 100 Singles Chart', Ricky Nelson was at No.1 with 'Poor Little Fool'. In 1966 The Troggs were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'With A Girl Like You', the group's only UK No.1 single.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 5, 2020 5:42:36 GMT
5th August In 1918 World War I: the last German air raid on England occurs, with four Zeppelin airships dropping bombs in the Midlands and North East England. In 1926 Houdini stays in a coffin under water for 1½ hrs before escaping. In 1956 Doris Day was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Whatever Will Be Will Be', the singer actress' second UK No.1 single. The Oscar-winning song was featured in Alfred Hitchcock's 1956 film, The Man Who Knew Too Much, with Doris Day and James Stewart in the lead roles. In 1972 The Moody Blues release "Nights in White Satin."
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