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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 25, 2020 6:18:21 GMT
25th September In 1897 1st British bus service opens. In 1954 Francois " Papa Doc" Duvalier wins Haitian presidential election. In 1970 Ringo Starr releases his album "Beaucoups of Blues." In 1982 Queen made a guest appearance on US TV's Saturday Night Live, where they performed 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' and 'Under Pressure'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 26, 2020 6:47:26 GMT
26th September In 1887 Emile Berliner patents the Gramophone. Born this day in 1945, English singer and songwriter Bryan Ferry, who with Roxy Music scored the hit singles 'Street Life', 'Love is the Drug', 'Dance Away', 'Angel Eyes', 'Jealous Guy' and 'Avalon'. Ferry has recorded many cover versions of other artists' songs, including standards from the Great American Songbook, in albums such as These Foolish Things (1973). In 1968 "Oliver!" directed by Carol Reed and starring Mark Lester and Ron Moody premieres in London (Best Picture 1969) In 1969 The Beatles release "Abbey Road" album.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 27, 2020 7:19:37 GMT
27th September In 1825 George Stephenson's "Locomotion No. 1" becomes the 1st steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public rail line, the Stockton and Darlington Railway in England. In 1945 US General and head of the Allied occupation of Japan, Douglas MacArthur, meets Emperor Hirohito in Tokyo for the first time. In 1960 Europe's 1st "moving pavement" (travelator), opens at Bank station on the London Underground. In 1964 The Beach Boys made their TV debut on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on US TV where they performed their first US No.1 single 'I Get Around' and 'Wendy'.
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Post by ash on Sept 27, 2020 13:11:07 GMT
27th September In 1960 Europe's 1st "moving pavement" (travelator), opens at Bank station on the London Underground. . My Grandfather was on the team who installed this working for OTIS lifts, along with others that followed . The first ones had wooden runs
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Post by jackinthegreen on Sept 27, 2020 18:04:38 GMT
27th September In 1960 Europe's 1st "moving pavement" (travelator), opens at Bank station on the London Underground. . My Grandfather was on the team who installed this working for OTIS lifts, along with others that followed . The first ones had wooden runs Nice one Ash, your grandfather really was going up in the world
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Post by ash on Sept 27, 2020 22:07:24 GMT
. My Grandfather was on the team who installed this working for OTIS lifts, along with others that followed . The first ones had wooden runs Nice one Ash, your grandfather really was going up in the world He did after that, he installed a lift in Windsor castle
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 28, 2020 6:23:17 GMT
28th September In 1928 Juan de la Cierva makes 1st helicopter flight over English Channel. In 1944 Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of President Theodore Roosevelt, is posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for directing troops at Utah Beach during the D-Day landings. In 1972 David Bowie sells out his 1st show in NY Carnegie Hall. In 1980 The Police were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Don't Stand So Close To Me' the group's third No.1. Taken from their album 'Zenyatta Mondatta' and the best selling single of 1980.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 29, 2020 6:24:04 GMT
29th September In 1829 The first units of the London Metropolitan Police appear on the streets of the British capital. In 1916 American oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller becomes the world's first billionaire. In 1960 "Outlaws" TV Western Drama; debuts on NBC-TV. Also in 1960 Ricky Valance was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Tell Laura I Love Her', making him the first Welsh singer to top the charts, and a One-hit Wonder.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 29, 2020 14:00:06 GMT
29th September In 1829 The first units of the London Metropolitan Police appear on the streets of the British capital. Wait a minute, we've got a sleeping policman
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 30, 2020 5:41:02 GMT
30th September In 1898 City of NY established. In 1938 Treaty of Munich signed by Hitler, Mussolini, Daladier and Chamberlain, forces Czechoslovakia to give territory to Germany. In 1955 American actor and cultural icon James Dean is killed in a car crash aged 24. In 1964 The Beatles continued recording sessions at Abbey Road for their fourth UK album Beatles For Sale, recording various takes of 'Every Little Thing', 'What You're Doing' and 'No Reply', which became the opening track on Beatles For Sale.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 1, 2020 6:22:38 GMT
1st October In 1931 The second (and current) Waldorf-Astoria Hotel is opened in New York. Born this day in 1947, Martin Turner, guitarist with British rock band Wishbone Ash who scored the 1972 UK No.3 album Argus and eight other Top 40 albums. Wishbone Ash are noted for their extensive use of the harmony twin lead guitar. In 1968 Cult zombie film "Night of the Living Dead" directed by George A. Romero, starring Duane Jones and Judith O'Dea premieres in Pittsburgh. In 1982 John Cougar went to No.1 on both the US album and singles chart with the album 'American Fool' and the single 'Jack And Diane'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 2, 2020 5:45:14 GMT
2nd October In 1866 J Osterhoudt patents tin can with key opener. In 1946 1st network soap opera "Faraway Hill" begins broadcasting on DuMont Television Network. In 1960 'Stay' by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs entered the US chart on its way to No.1. At just 1:37, it becomes the shortest US chart topper in Rock and Roll history. In 1965 The McCoys were at No. 1 on the US singles chart with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ (No.5 in the UK when released on Andrew Oldham’s new Immediate label). The song was first released by The Vibrations and called ‘My Girl Sloopy’.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 3, 2020 6:32:58 GMT
3rd October In 1888 Explorer Fridtjof Nansen and his team complete first known crossing of Greenland interior, arriving in Godthaab. Born this day in 1946, American soul singer, PP Arnold who was a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She scored several hits including the original version of the Cat Stevens song 'The First Cut Is the Deepest' and later released singles produced by Barry Gibb. As a session singer Arnold has worked with Eric Clapton and Roger Waters. In 1961 "The Dick Van Dyke Show" created by Carl Reiner starring Dick van Dyke premieres on CBS-TV. In 1983 Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson release "Say, Say, Say" in UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 4, 2020 6:40:34 GMT
4th October In 1911 1st escalator installed on the London Underground at Earl's Court Station. In 1933 Esquire magazine is 1st published. In 1962 The Tornadoes were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the instrumental, 'Telstar', (named after a communication satellite). The track went on to be the first major hit from a UK act on the American chart also reaching No.1. In 1980 Queen started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Another One Bites The Dust.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 5, 2020 5:42:14 GMT
5th October In 1924 1st Little Orphan Annie-strip appears in NYC Daily News. In 1946 Newcastle United equals English Football League record for biggest winning margin in a 13-0 thrashing of Newport in a Division 2 match at St. James' Park; Len Shackleton scores 6, Charlie Wayman 4. In 1961 "Breakfast at Tiffany's" film released, based on the novella by Truman Capote, directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. In 1962 The Beatles debut single 'Love Me Do' was released in the UK. It spent 26 week's on the chart peaking at No.17. Beatles producer George Martin has said when 'Love Me Do' was released, it was the day the world changed.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 6, 2020 6:18:51 GMT
6th October In 1893 Nabisco Foods invents Cream of Wheat. In 1927 "The Jazz Singer", directed by Alan Crosland, starring Al Jolson and May McAvoy, released, 1st film with a soundtrack (Honorary Academy Award 1928) In 1960 "Spartacus", directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier, premieres in NYC. In 1972 During sessions at RCA Studios, New York City, David Bowie recorded 'The Jean Genie', which became the lead single from his 1973 album Aladdin Sane. The track spent 13 weeks in the UK charts, peaking at No.2, making it Bowie's biggest hit to date.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 7, 2020 6:20:04 GMT
7th October In 1806 Carbon paper patented in London by inventor Ralph Wedgwood. Born this day in 1945, Kevin Godley, drums, vocals, 10cc, (1975 UK No.1 & US No.2 single 'I'm Not In Love', plus 10 other UK Top 30 hits including 2 No.1's). Godley And Creme (1981 UK No.3 single 'Under Your Thumb'). Video producer. In 1966 Johnny Kidd was killed in a car crash while on UK tour in Radcliffe, Manchester, aged 27. Pirates' bassist Nick Simper, who later became an original member of Deep Purple, was also in the car with Kidd but he suffered only some cuts and a broken arm. Kidd scored the 1960 UK No.1 single 'Shakin' All Over' as Johnny Kidd and the Pirates. In 1979 Factory Records released 'Transmission' the debut single by English post-punk band Joy Division. In May 2007, NME magazine placed 'Transmission' at No.20 in its list of the 50 "Greatest Indie Anthems Ever", one place below their third single 'Love Will Tear Us Apart'. Not quite my cup of tea
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 8, 2020 5:41:28 GMT
8th October In 1906 Karl Nessler demonstrates first 'permanent wave' for hair in London. In 1927 "The Second Hundred Years" silent short film released starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy - 1st Laurel and Hardy film with them appearing as a team. In 1958 Dr Ake Senning installs first pacemaker (Stockholm) In 1988 On their 12th single release, U2 scored their first UK No.1 with 'Desire.' The track which was also a US No.3 hit was taken from their album 'Rattle And Hum.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 9, 2020 5:42:24 GMT
9th October In 1926 NBC (National Broadcasting Corporation) forms. In 1938 Aaron Copland's & Eugene Loring's ballet "Billy the Kid" premieres in Chicago. In 1958 Eddie Cochran recorded the classic song, 'C'mon Everybody', which became a 1959 UK No.6 single for Cochran and a 1979 hit for the Sex Pistols. In 1986 "Phantom of the Opera" premieres in London, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and starring Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.
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Post by JTull 007 on Oct 9, 2020 10:39:11 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 10, 2020 6:29:10 GMT
10th October In 1886 1st dinner jacket (tuxedo) worn to autumn ball at Tuxedo Park, NY. In 1939 The real Eleanor Rigby died in her sleep of unknown causes at the age of 44. The 1966 Beatles' song that featured her name wasn't written about her, as Paul McCartney's first draft of the song named the character Miss Daisy Hawkins. Eleanor Rigby's tombstone was noticed in the 1980s in the graveyard of St. Peter's Parish Church in Woolton, Liverpool, a few feet from where McCartney and Lennon had met for the first time in 1957. In 1954 1st National Film Awards (India): "Shyamchi Aai" wins the Golden Lotus. In King Crimson released their debut studio album In the Court of the Crimson King on Island Records in England and Atlantic Records in America. Rolling Stone named In the Court of the Crimson King the second greatest progressive rock album of all time, behind Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 11, 2020 7:09:32 GMT
11th October In 1923 German Mark falls to 10 billion per £, 4 billion per $. The Mark was so worthless they had other uses for it too In 1939 Albert Einstein informs FDR of the possibilities of an atomic bomb. In 1961 The Highwaymen were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Michael'. The US group's only UK Top 40 hit. The Highwaymen were US college students who broke up when they graduated. In 1969 One Hit Wonders Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Je t'aime... Moi non plus.' Banned by many radio stations for its sexual content and sounds and for first time in the history of the show, the BBC’s Top Of The Pops producers refused to air the No. 1 song.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 12, 2020 5:42:00 GMT
12th October In 1901 Theodore Roosevelt renames the "Executive Mansion" as "The White House." In 1928 1st use of iron lung (Boston's Children Hospital) In 1966 Jimi Hendrix Experience forms with Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding & Mitch Mitchell. In 1967 A DJ on Detroit's WKNR radio station received a phone call telling him that if you play The Beatles 'Strawberry Fields Forever' backwards, you hear John Lennon say the words "I buried Paul." This started a worldwide rumour that Paul McCartney was dead.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 13, 2020 6:16:28 GMT
13th October In 1914 Garrett Morgan patents his safety hood device, which would later be refined into the gas mask. Born this day in 1950, Simon Nicol, guitar, Fairport Convention, (1969 UK No.21 single 'Si Tu Dois Partir'). In 1963 The Beatles made their debut on ITV's 'Sunday Night at The London Palladium', topping the bill and transmitted live to an audience of 15 million viewers. They played, 'From Me To You', 'She Loves You', 'Twist and Shout' and 'I'll Get You. In 1965 The Who recorded 'My Generation' at Pye studios, London. When released as a single it reached No.2 on the UK chart, held off the No.1 position by The Seekers 'The Carnival Is Over'. Roger Daltrey would later say that he stuttered the lyrics to try to fit them to the music. The BBC initially refused to play the song because it did not want to offend people who stutter.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 14, 2020 5:40:37 GMT
14th October In 1892 Arthur Conan Doyle publishes "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" collection of 12 stories originally published serially in "The Strand Magazine." Born this day in 1946, Justin Hayward, songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist with English rock band The Moody Blues who had the 1965 UK No.1 & US No.10 single 'Go Now' and the hits singles including 'Go Now', 'Nights in White Satin' and 'Question'. In 1957 Although it was banned by some US radio stations for its suggestive lyrics, The Everly Brothers had their first No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Wake Up Little Susie', (a No.2 hit in the UK). In 1996 28 years after its creation, The Rolling Stones' Rock & Roll Circus was finally released. The 1968 event put together by The Stones comprised two concerts on a circus stage and included performaces by The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull and Jethro Tull. John Lennon and Yoko Ono performed as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell and Keith Richards. It was originally planned to be aired on BBC TV.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 15, 2020 5:41:04 GMT
15th October In 1860 11-year-old Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln telling him to grow a beard. In 1952 Henri Cartier-Bresson's influential photography book "The Decisive Moment" is first published in the US and France. In 1959 "Untouchables" premieres. In 1976 Ringo Starr releases single "A Dose of Rock 'n' Roll."
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 16, 2020 6:20:12 GMT
16th October In 1829 Tremont Hotel, 1st US modern hotel opens (Boston) In 1950 The first edition of C.S. Lewis' "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is released in London. In 1964 Harold Wilson's Labour party wins British election. In 1986 Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Robert Cray joined other artists on stage in St Louis, for Chuck Berry's 60th birthday concert, as featured in the film 'Hail Hail! Rock & Roll'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 17, 2020 6:29:29 GMT
17th October In 1922 Scottish worker begins hunger march from Glasgow on London. In 1939 "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur, is released. In 1957 Britain's Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip visit the White House. In 1964 Manfred Mann started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy', possibly the first No.1 with a Nonsense Song Title. Also a No.1 in the UK, the song was first released by the US group The Exciters.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 18, 2020 5:53:30 GMT
18th October In 1767 Mason-Dixon line, the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania is agreed upon. Which gives me the opportunity to post this song again In 1945 Paul Robeson wins Spingarn Medal for singing & acting achievements. Which gives me the opportunity to post this great song sung by this great man In 1954 Texas Instruments Inc. announces the first transistor radio. In 1969 Rod Stewart joins the Small Faces.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 19, 2020 6:18:01 GMT
19th October In 1901 Edward Elgar's "Pomp & Circumstance March" premieres in Liverpool. In 1941 1st woman jockey in North America, Anna Lee Wiley in Mexico. In 1968 Golden Gate Bridge charges tolls only for southbound cars. In 1985 A-Ha went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Take On Me', making them the first Norwegian group to score a US No.1. The video for the song featured the band in a pencil-sketch animation method called rotoscoping, combined with live action which won six awards and was nominated for two others at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards.
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