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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 29, 2020 6:53:07 GMT
29th August In 1833 Britain’s 1st Factory Act becomes law "to regulate the Labour of Children and young Persons in the Mills and Factories of the United Kingdom." In 1945 British liberate Hong Kong from Japan. In 1958 Cliff Richard and the Drifters release single "Move It", Richards debut single. Credited as 1st British Rock n Roll song. In 1981 Aneka was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Japanese Boy', the Scottish folk singer Mary Sandeman's only Top 40 hit sold over 5 million copies around the world.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 30, 2020 7:15:03 GMT
30th August In 1901 English engineer Hubert Cecil Booth patents the powered vacuum cleaner. In 1928 Jawaharlal Nehru requests independence of India. In 1963 Hotline communication link between the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and the Kremlin in Moscow installed. Often known as the "red telephone" no phones were ever used, relying instead on Teletype equipment, fax machines and most recently secure email. In 1969 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 and John & Yoko.
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Post by JTull 007 on Aug 31, 2020 0:42:08 GMT
Often known as the "red telephone" no phones were ever used! I half way remember this particular phone being referenced in a Tull song They checked the systems through and they read a okay Some tiny fuse has probably blown Sit back, relax and soon it will just go away Keep your hands off that red telephone Flyingdale flyer, you're only half way there Green screen liar for a second or so we were running scared
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 31, 2020 7:08:05 GMT
31st August In 1897 Thomas Edison patents the Kinetoscope [kinetographic camera], a device which produces moving pictures. Born this day in 1945, Northern Irish singer, songwriter and musician Van Morrison. Who had with Them, the 1965 UK No.2 single 'Here Comes The Night', and the solo, 1970 album Moondance, plus over 15 other UK Top 40 albums. He has received six Grammy Awards, the 1994 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 1965 The Aero Spacelines Super Guppy Aircraft makes its first flight. In 1968 Decca Records released what has been called The Rolling Stones most political song, 'Street Fighting Man', written after Mick Jagger attended a March 1968 anti-war rally at London's US embassy, during which mounted police attempted to control a crowd of 25,000. The single was kept out of the US Top 40 (reaching No.48) because many radio stations refused to play it based on what were perceived as subversive lyrics.
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Post by jackinthegreen on Aug 31, 2020 22:52:33 GMT
31st August In 1897 Thomas Edison patents the Kinetoscope [kinetographic camera], a device which produces moving pictures. Born this day in 1945, Northern Irish singer, songwriter and musician Van Morrison. Who had with Them, the 1965 UK No.2 single 'Here Comes The Night', and the solo, 1970 album Moondance, plus over 15 other UK Top 40 albums. He has received six Grammy Awards, the 1994 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 1965 The Aero Spacelines Super Guppy Aircraft makes its first flight. In 1968 Decca Records released what has been called The Rolling Stones most political song, 'Street Fighting Man', written after Mick Jagger attended a March 1968 anti-war rally at London's US embassy, during which mounted police attempted to control a crowd of 25,000. The single was kept out of the US Top 40 (reaching No.48) because many radio stations refused to play it based on what were perceived as subversive lyrics. Love Van the Man, seen him twice in concert, and The Stones "Beggars Banquet" which has Street Fighting Man on it, fantastic Seen the Stones twice too, Steel Wheels tour at Hampden Park in Glasgow, and the more recent Bridges to Babylon at Murrayfield in Edinburgh
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 1, 2020 5:44:27 GMT
1st September In 1914 St Petersburg, Russia changes name to Petrograd. In 1939 World War II starts when Germany invades Poland by attacking the Free City of Danzig. In 1945 V-J Day, formal surrender of Japan aboard USS Missouri marks the end of World War II (US date, 2nd September in Japan) 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, 2020 6:10:52 GMT
2nd September In 1666 Great Fire of London begins at 2am in Pudding Lane, 80% of London is destroyed. In 1944 Future US President George H. W. Bush bails from a burning plane during a mission in the Pacific. In 1969 The first automatic teller machine in the United States is installed in Rockville Center, New York. 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, 2020 6:08:21 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 1935 First automobile to exceed 300mph, Malcolm Campbell powers Bluebird to 301.129mph at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. Well, he doesn't look very happy about it In 1966 24th World Science Fiction Convention honours Gene Roddenberry. In UB40 had their first UK No.1 single with 'Red Red Wine'. Taken from their album Labour of Love the song was a cover of the 1968 Neil Diamond hit song. The re-released single was a US No.1 in 1988.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 4, 2020 6:11:35 GMT
4th September In 1833 1st newsboy hired, Barney Flaherty, 10 years old. In 1922 William Walmsley and William Lyons officially found the Swallow Sidecar Company (later Jaguar Cars) in Blackpool, England. In 1954 To coincide with the release of his second Sun single, 'Good Rockin' Tonight', Elvis Presley along with Bill Black and Scotty Moore made their first appearance at The Grand Old Opry. The audience reaction was so poor, the Opry's manager, Jim Denny told Elvis that he should go back to driving a truck. 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. Now, where did I leave those loon pants?
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 5, 2020 7:35:21 GMT
5th September In 1885 1st gasoline pump is delivered to a gasoline dealer (Ft Wayne, Ind) In 1916 "Intolerance", silent film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Vera Lewis and Ralph Lewis, is released. In 1960 Cassius Clay [Muhammad Ali] beats 3-time European champion Zbigniew Pietrzykowski of Poland by unanimous points decision to win Olympic light heavyweight boxing gold medal at the Rome Games. In 1967 Working at Abbey Road studios, London, The Beatles began recording John Lennon’s new song ‘I Am The Walrus’, recording 16 takes of the basic backing track.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 6, 2020 6:21:03 GMT
6th September In 1899 Carnation processes its first can of evaporated milk. In 1916 1st true supermarket, the "Piggly Wiggly" is opened by Clarence Saunders in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1960 Australian middle distance runner Herb Elliott breaks his own world record in winning the 1,500m at the Rome Olympics in 3:35.6. In 1986 All girl group Bananarama went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Venus', the song had also been a No.1 for Dutch group Shocking Blue in 1970.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 7, 2020 5:38:13 GMT
7th September In 1888 Edith Eleanor McLean is 1st baby to be placed in an incubator at State Emigrant Hospital on Ward’s Island, New York. In 1940 Beginning of the Blitz: the German Luftwaffe bomb London for 1st of 57 consecutive nights as the Nazis prepare to invade Britain. In 1959 Craig Douglas was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the Sam Cooke hit 'Only Sixteen'. Born Terence Perkins, he was employed as a milkman before becoming a professional singer and was known as the 'Singing Milkman'. In 1985 David Bowie and Mick Jagger were at No.1 on the UK singes chart with their version of the Martha Reeves and The Vandellas 1964 hit 'Dancing In The Street.' The song had been recorded as part of the Live Aid charity appeal. The original plan was to perform a track together live, with Bowie performing at Wembley Stadium and Jagger at the JFK Stadium, until it was realised that the satellite link-up would cause a half-second delay that would make this impossible.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 8, 2020 6:18:59 GMT
8th September In 1921 1st Miss America crowned in Atlantic City - Margaret Gorman (16) of Washington, D.C. In 1943 Italy surrenders to Allies in WWII. In 1957 Reet Petite' by Jackie Wilson was released for the first time, it became a UK No. 1, 29 years later. During a 1975 benefit concert, Wilson collapsed on-stage from a heart attack and subsequently fell into a coma that persisted for nearly nine years until his death in 1984. In 1990 Jon Bon Jovi went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Blaze Of Glory', a No.2 in the UK. The track appeared in the motion picture Young Guns II, for which it was originally recorded.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 9, 2020 5:40:31 GMT
9th September In 1912 J Verdrines becomes 1st to fly over 100 mph (107 mph/172 kph) In 1943 US, British & French troops land in Salerno (operation Avalanche) In 1967 1st successful Test flight of a Saturn V. In 1972 Slade were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now', the group's third UK No.1. Taken from their album 'Slayed?'
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 10, 2020 6:02:32 GMT
10th September In 1869 Baptist minister supposedly invents rickshaw in Yokohama, Japan. Born this day in 1945, Puerto Rican musician, singer and composer Jose Feliciano, best known for many international hits, including his rendition of The Doors' 'Light My Fire'. His 1968 album Feliciano! reached No. 2 on the US charts. Jose was born blind as a result of congenital glaucoma. In 1961 American Ferrari driver Phil Hill wins Italian Grand Prix at Monza to clinch F1 World Drivers Championship; first American F1 world champion. In 1983 Former Stevie Wonder guitarist Michael Sembello, started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Maniac'. The track was featured in the film 'Flashdance'. A No.43 hit in the UK.
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Post by JTull 007 on Sept 10, 2020 10:52:54 GMT
10th September In 1983 Former Stevie Wonder guitarist Michael Sembello, started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Maniac'. The track was featured in the film 'Flashdance'. A No.43 hit in the UK. I DIG MANIACS !!!
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 11, 2020 5:44:02 GMT
11th September In 1914 W. C. Handy "Father of the Blues" publishes his most famous composition "St Louis Blues." In 1941 Construction of the Pentagon begins in Arlington County, Virginia (completed Jan 15, 1943). Designed by architect George Bergstrom and built by contractor John McShain, construction was overseen by Leslie Groves. In 1956 Police were called to break up a crowd of rowdy teenagers following the showing of the film Rock Around the Clock at the Trocadero Cinema in London, England. The following day, The Times printed a reader's letter that said: "The hypnotic rhythm and the wild gestures have a maddening effect on a rhythm loving age group and the result of its impact is the relaxing of all self control." The film was quickly banned in several English cities. In 1965 The Beatles started a nine-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Help!, the group's sixth US chart topper.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 12, 2020 6:40:02 GMT
12th September In 1910 United States' 1st known female cop appointed by LAPD, Alice Stebbins Wells. In 1940 Four teens, following their dog down a hole near Lascaux, France discover 17,000 year old drawings now known as the Lascaux Cave Paintings. In The first 'teen idol', Frank Sinatra was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Three Coins In The Fountain,' the singer's first UK No.1. The song was The Academy Award winning Best Original Song of 1954. In 1970 Smokey Robinson and The Miracles were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Tears Of A Clown', their first UK No.1. Stevie Wonder (who was discovered by Miracles member Ronnie White), and his producer Hank Cosby wrote the music for the song.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 13, 2020 6:17:04 GMT
13th September In 1922 The Straw Hat Riot begins in New York City as people protest the right to wear straw hats beyond the accepted end date of September 15th. In 1942 German forces attack Stalingrad. In 1958 Cliff Richard made his British TV debut on Jack good's 'Oh Boy', performing 'Move It'. Before he was allowed to appear on the show, Richard was ordered to remove his sideburns. In 1965 The Paul McCartney song 'Yesterday' was released as a Beatles single in the US. McCartney's vocal and acoustic guitar together with a string quartet essentially made for the first solo performance of the band. The final recording was so different from other works by The Beatles that the band members vetoed the release of the song as a single in the United Kingdom. (However, it was issued as a single there in 1976.)
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 14, 2020 5:43:20 GMT
14th September In 1814 Francis Scott Key pens the poem "Defence of Fort M'Henry", later known as "The Star-Spangled Banner" while witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry from a ship in Baltimore harbor In 1905 RAC Tourist Trophy first run on Isle of Man. In 1955 Little Richard entered a New Orleans recording studio to begin two days of recording. Things were not going well and during a break, Richard and his producer; Bumps Blackwell went to the Dew Drop Inn for lunch. Richard started playing the piano in the bar like crazy, singing a loud and lewd version of ‘Tutti Frutti.’ With only fifteen minutes left in the session, Richard recorded the song and coined the phrase, ‘a-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom.’ In 1984 David Bowie won Video of the year for 'China Girl' at the first MTV Video awards. The song co-written by David Bowie and Iggy Pop during their years in Berlin, first appeared on Pop's album The Idiot released in 1977.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 15, 2020 6:15:56 GMT
15th September In 1928 Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin while studying influenza. In 1940 UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill visits Royal Air Force 11th Fighter Group on what would be the fiercest day of the Battle of Britain. In 1961 A group from Hawthorne, California called The Pendletones attend their first real recording session at Hite Morgan's studio in Los Angeles. The band recorded 'Surfin', a song that would help shape their career as The Beach Boys. In 1966 The Small Faces were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'All Or Nothing', their only No.1 hit. According to Kay Marriott, Steve Marriott's mother, Steve wrote the song about his split with ex-fiancee Sue Oliver, though first wife Jenny Rylance states that Marriott told her he wrote the song for her as a result of her split with Rod Stewart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 16, 2020 6:06:52 GMT
16th September In 1830 Oliver Wendell Holmes writes poem "Old Ironsides" as tribute to the 18th-century USS Constitution. In 1920 The "Wall Street bombing" occurs at 12:01 when a horse-drawn wagon explodes on Wall Street, New York, killing 38 and injuring 143. In 1956 Anne Shelton was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Lay Down Your Arms.' Shelton was a British vocal star of the 40s & 50s and one time singer with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. In 1978 Grateful Dead perform in Cairo, Egypt,
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 17, 2020 6:21:34 GMT
17th September In 1922 Cyclist Piet Moeskops becomes world sprint champ. In 1938 British premier Neville Chamberlain leaves Munich. In 1956 The BBC announced the removal of Bill Haley and His Comets' ‘Rockin' Through The Rye’ from its playlist because they felt the song went against traditional British standards, (and included the lyrics "All the lassies rock with me when rockin' through the rye"). The record, based on an 18th century Scottish Folk tune, was at No.5 on the UK charts. In 1982 "Bad to the Bone" single by George Thorogood and the Destroyers first released.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 18, 2020 5:41:06 GMT
18th September In 1939 William Joyce's first Nazi propaganda broadcast. In 1957 US Western TV drama "Wagon Train" premieres. In 1969 Tiny Tim (37) & Miss Vicky (17) get engaged. In The seven-minute epic by Dire Straits 'Private Investigations' went to No.2 on the UK singles chart, held off No.1 by survivors 'Eye Of The Tiger'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 19, 2020 7:01:04 GMT
19th September In 1893 New Zealand becomes the first country to grant all women the right to vote. In 1945 Lord Haw Haw (William Joyce) sentenced to death in London. In 1970 The first UK Glastonbury Festival took place featuring Marc Bolan, Ian Anderson, Keith Christmas, Quintessence, Amazing Blondel and Sam Apple Pie. In 1981 Simon And Garfunkel reunited for a concert in New York's Central Park. Over 400,000 fans attend the show. The performance was recorded for a record and video release.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 20, 2020 6:47:44 GMT
20th September In 1893 The first gasoline-powered car debuts in Springfield, Massachusetts. In 1945 German rocket engineers begin work in US. In 1957 Buddy Holly released the single 'Peggy Sue' with 'Everyday' as the B-side. The song was originally entitled 'Cindy Lou', after Holly's niece, but was later changed to 'Peggy Sue' in reference to Peggy Sue Gerron the girlfriend (and future wife) of Jerry Allison, the drummer for the Crickets, after the couple had temporarily broken up. In 1975 'Fame' gave David Bowie his first No.1 in the US. The song was co-written with John Lennon. Lennon's voice is heard towards the ending of the song repeating the words: "Fame, Fame, Fame" from a fast track, through a regular track, to a slow track, before Bowie finished the lyrics.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 21, 2020 6:19:54 GMT
21st September In 1930 Johann Ostermeyer patents flashbulb. In 1951 Emil Zatopek runs 15,000m in record 44 min, 54.6 sec. In 1964 Malta becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1971 The first edition of the new BBC TV music show 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' was aired. Presented by Richard Williams, the show included; film clips of Jimi Hendrix playing at that Monterey Festival.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 22, 2020 6:26:51 GMT
22nd September In 1910 The Duke of York's Cinema opened in Brighton. It is still operating today, making it the oldest continually operating cinema in Britain. In 1921 Music Box Theater opens at 239 W 45th St NYC. In 1955 With the launch of ITV, the UK's 1st commercial television station, the 1st advert on UK TV airs for Gibbs SR toothpaste. In 1964 Herman's Hermits were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Carole King & Gerry Goffin song 'I'm Into Something Good', the group's only UK No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 23, 2020 6:17:37 GMT
23rd September In 1879 Baldwin steam motors tram 1st tried in Sydney Australia. In 1938 Time capsule, to be opened in 6939, buried at World's Fair in NYC (capsule contained a woman's hat, man's pipe & 1,100' of microfilm) In 1957 The Crickets went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'That'll Be The Day.' The title being taken from a phrase used by John Wayne in the film 'The Searchers.' In 1967 The Box Tops started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Letter', a No.5 hit in the UK. The record went on to sell over four million copies and receive two Grammy nominations. It was also a Top Ten hit for Joe Cocker in 1970.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 24, 2020 6:14:07 GMT
24th September In 1852 Henri Giffard, a French engineer, makes 1st engine powered dirigible/airship flight with steam power. In 1934 2,500 fans see Babe Ruth's farewell Yankee appearance at Yankee Stadium. In 1957 Camp Nou, the largest stadium in Europe, is opened in Barcelona. In Rod Stewart was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Sailing'. The song became a hit after it was used in a TV documentary series.
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