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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 13, 2021 7:43:14 GMT
13th February In 1895 Moving picture projector patented. Born on this day in 1950, English singer-songwriter, record producer Peter Gabriel, with Genesis who had the 1974 UK No.21 single 'I Know What I Like In Your Wardrobe'. Gabriel left Genesis in 1975 to launch his solo career and had the 1986 US No.1 & UK No.4 single 'Sledgehammer' from the 1986 UK No.1 & US No.2 album So. Gabriel has been a champion of world music for much of his career. He co-founded the WOMAD festival in 1982. In 1972 "Cabaret", directed by Bob Fosse, based on the musical of the same name and starring Liza Minnelli and Michael York, is released. In 1978 Dire Straits began recording their first album at Basing Street Studios, London. The whole project cost £12,500 ($21,250) to produce. The album which featured the group's breakthrough single 'Sultans of Swing' went on to enjoy a 132 week run on the UK chart. The inspiration for 'Sultans of Swing' came from Mark Knopfler witnessing a mediocre jazz band playing in the corner of a practically deserted pub. At the end of their performance, the lead singer came up to the microphone and announced that they were the "Sultans of Swing."
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 14, 2021 7:40:55 GMT
14th February 1872 1st US state bird refuge (Lake Merritt, California) In 1942 The Polish resistance movement, the Home Army, is formed and will eventually become the largest resistance movement in occupied Europe. In 1955 Ruby Murray was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Softly, Softly'. The Belfast-born recording and TV star of the mid 50s was the first act to score five simultaneous Top 20 hits. In 1968 Manfred Mann were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Bob Dylan song 'The Mighty Quinn' which was also a No.10 hit in the US. Dylan recorded the song in 1967 during the Basement Tapes sessions, but did not release a version for another three years.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 15, 2021 8:18:28 GMT
15th February In 1903 1st Teddy Bear introduced in America, made by Morris & Rose Michtom. In 1939 German battleship Bismarck was launched. In 1965 Red Maple Leaf Flag becomes the official flag of Canada. In 1975 Linda Ronstadt went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You're No Good', the singers only solo chart topper out of 12 other top 40 hits. Also today Ronstadt went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Heart Like A Wheel.'
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Post by nonrabbit on Feb 15, 2021 19:22:00 GMT
Linda Ronstadt - The voice!!
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 16, 2021 9:50:41 GMT
16th February In 1909 1st subway car with side doors goes into service (NYC) In 1923 Howard Carter opens the inner burial chamber of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb and finds the sarcophagus. In 1968 Beatles George Harrison, John Lennon and their wives fly to India for transcendental meditation study with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 1982 The Jam were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'A Town Called Malice', & 'Precious', their third No.1 spent three weeks at the top of the chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 17, 2021 6:41:01 GMT
17th February In 1883 A Ashwell patents vacant/engaged toilet lock in London. In 1936 The world's first superhero, The Phantom, a cartoon strip by Lee Falk, makes his first appearance in comics. In 1958 Comic strip "BC" 1st appears. In 1966 Nancy Sinatra was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'These Boots Are Made For Walking', Frank's eldest daughters first No.1. Written by Lee Hazlewood Sinatra's recording of the song was made with the help of Los Angeles session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 18, 2021 6:42:23 GMT
18th February In 1885 Mark Twain publishes the "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" in the US. In 1930 US astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovers Pluto. In 1959 Ray Charles recorded 'What'd I Say', in New York City. The song had evolved in concert as a call-and-response between Charles and his female back-up singers. It became Charles' biggest hit to date, reaching No.1 on the R&B and No.6 on the pop charts. In 1965 The Kinks were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Tired Of Waiting For You', the group's second UK No.1. According to Ray Davies, the music for 'Tired of Waiting for You' was written on the train to the recording studio and the words were written at a coffee shop during a break in the session.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 19, 2021 6:45:14 GMT
19th February In 1856 Tin-type camera patented by Hamilton Smith, Gambier, Ohio. Born this day in 1948, Toni Iommi, guitarist with English rock band Black Sabbath who had the 1970 UK No.4 single 'Paranoid'. The bands self-titled album was voted as the best British rock album ever by Kerrang! in 2005. At the age of 17 and on his last day of work in a sheet metal factory, he lost the tips of the middle and ring finger of his right hand. After attempting to learn to play right-handed, Iommi instead strung his guitars with lighter strings and made thimbles to extend his fingers. Of course Toni also had a little spell with Jethro Tull In 1964 A British company shipped ½ ton of Beatle wigs to the US. An American reporter later asked John Lennon, "How do you feel about teenagers imitating you with Beatle wigs?" John replied "They're not imitating us because we don't wear Beatle wigs." In 1972 Harry Nilsson started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of the Badfinger song 'Without You.' His vocal was recorded in a single take and his performance was rewarded with Nilsson's second Grammy Award.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 20, 2021 8:00:47 GMT
20th February In 1839 Congress prohibits dueling in District of Columbia. In 1944 Batman & Robin comic strip premieres in newspapers. In 1965 Ranger 8 makes hard landing on the Moon, returns photos. In 1988 Kylie Minogue was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I Should Be So Lucky.' Minogue had become a household name playing Charlene Ramsey in Australian soap Neighbours. After every major UK record company turned down the track, producer Pete Waterman released the single on his own PWL label. Kylie has gone on to score over 30 hit singles.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 21, 2021 8:04:22 GMT
21st February In 1861 Steeple of Chichester Cathedral collapses despite the desperate efforts of 70 workmen. In 1937 Initial flight of the first successful flying car, Waldo Waterman's Arrowbile. In 1972 Richard Nixon becomes the first US President to visit China, normalizing relations between the countries in a meeting with Chinese leader Mao Zedong in Beijing. In 1976 The Four Seasons were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'December '63 (Oh What A Night). The group's only UK No.1.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 22, 2021 8:36:50 GMT
22nd February In 1907 1st cabs with taxi meters begin operating in London. In 1935 "The Little Colonel" premieres starring Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore and Bill Robinson, featuring famous stair dance with Hollywood's first interracial dance couple. In 1958 15th Golden Globes: "The Bridge on the River Kwai", starring Alec Guinness wins best picture. In 1981 One Hit Wonder Joe Dolce was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Shaddap You Face,' famously keeping the legendary Ultravox song, Vienna, off the UK No.1 slot. 'Shaddap You Face' was Number 1 in 11 countries with over 35 different foreign language cover versions, selling over 4 million copies.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 23, 2021 6:39:10 GMT
23rd February In 1874 Major Walter Clopton Winfield patents a game called "sphairistike" (lawn tennis) In 1940 Walt Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio" released. In 1961 Petula Clark had her first UK No.1 single with 'Sailor'. During her career the former child actress achieved a total of 20 UK Top 40 hits and 2 US No.1 singles. In 1974 Suzi Quatro was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Devil Gate Drive', the singers second UK No.1 and fourth No.1 for the songs writers Chinn & Chapman.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 24, 2021 6:41:44 GMT
24th February In 1923 Flying Scotsman goes into service. Born this day in 1942, English singer, actor, harmonica player, radio personality and television presenter Paul Jones, from British group Manfred Mann who had the 1964 UK & US No.1 single 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy. Jones is also a member of The Blues Band. In 1965 Beatles begin filming "Help" in Bahamas. In 1982 Winners at the Grammy Awards included Kim Carnes for Song of the year with 'Bette Davis Eyes.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 25, 2021 6:40:55 GMT
25th February In 1862 Congress forms US Bureau of Engraving and Printing to print newly issued US paper currency, the United States Notes. In 1933 1st genuine US aircraft carrier named, USS Ranger. In 1964 Muhammad Ali [Cassius Clay] wins his first world heavyweight boxing title when Sonny Liston fails to come out for round 7 at the Convention Center, Miami Beach. In 1984 'Jump', by Van Halen started a five-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart, (a No.7 hit in the UK). Singer David Lee Roth wrote the lyrics after seeing a television news report about a man who was threatening to commit suicide by jumping off a high building. Roth thought that one of the onlookers of such a scene would probably shout "go ahead and jump".
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 26, 2021 8:03:19 GMT
26th February In 1839 1st Grand National steeplechase, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool: Jem Mason wins aboard 5/1 favourite Lottery. In 1935 RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) first demonstrated by Robert Watson-Watt. In 1958 Perry Como was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Magic Moments' the second No.1 in a row for writers Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It stayed at No.1 for eight weeks. In The Eagles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'New Kid in Town', the group's third US No.1, which was also a No.20 hit n the UK. The single written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther was released as the first single from their fifth album Hotel California. Spot the spelling mistake at the start of the video
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 27, 2021 7:46:45 GMT
27th February In 1883 Oscar Hammerstein patents 1st cigar-rolling machine. In 1935 7th Academy Awards: "It Happened One Night", Clark Gable, and Claudette Colbert win. In 1969 President Nixon visits West Berlin. In 1988 George Michael scored his sixth No.1 US single with 'Father Figure' a No. 11 hit in the UK - the first time Michael had failed to reach the top ten in his home country.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 28, 2021 8:20:24 GMT
28th February In 1909 1st National Woman's Day is observed in the United States. Organized by the Socialist Party of America in honor of the 1908 garment workers' strike in New York, where women protested against working conditions. In 1935 Ladby Ship is discovered within a Viking grave on the island of Funen in Denmark by amateur archaeologist Poul Helweg Mikkelsen. In 1975 A major London tube train crash at Moorgate station kills 43 people and injures a further 74. In 1981 Country music star Eddie Rabbitt crossed over to the Pop chart to score a US No.1 hit with 'I Love a Rainy Night'. He had earlier written the Elvis Presley smash 'Kentucky Rain' before having a No.5 hit with 'Drivin' My Life Away'. Although it sounds like he made up a stage name, his real name is Edward Thomas Rabbitt.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 1, 2021 7:42:44 GMT
1st March In 1896 Henri Becquerel discovers radioactivity. In 1936 Boulder (Hoover) Dam fully completed. In 1968 Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" first performed as a 15-minute pop cantata at Colet Court School in London. In 1986 Mr Mister started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Kyrie', the group's second US No.1, a No.11 hit in the UK. Also the group's album 'Welcome To The Real World' went to No.1 on the US album chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 2, 2021 8:06:48 GMT
2nd March In 1903 Martha Washington Hotel, catering to women only, opens in NYC. In 1933 "King Kong" film directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Fay Wray premieres at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy in NYC. In 1968 USAF displays Lockheed C-5A Galaxy, biggest plane in the world, with a cargo compartment 37m lon. In 1991 21 years after its first release 'All Right Now', by Free made No.2 in the UK singles chart after being re-issued to coincide with its use in a Wrigleys Chewing gum TV ad.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 3, 2021 6:42:44 GMT
3rd March In 1887 Anne Sullivan begins teaching blind-deaf Helen Keller. In 1931 Cab Calloway records "Minnie Moocher" (Jazz's 1st million seller) In 1968 Pirate station "Radio Caroline" goes off the air when its ships Mi Amigo and Caroline are boarded and seized before the day's broadcasting began. In 1972 Elton John released 'Rocket Man' as a single, (officially titled 'Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)'. The song was inspired by the short story "The Rocket Man" in The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury, and echoes the theme of David Bowie's 1969 song 'Space Oddity'. Kate Bush released a cover of 'Rocket Man' in 1991 as part of the Elton John, Bernie Taupin tribute album Two Rooms.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 4, 2021 6:43:08 GMT
4th March In 1882 Britain's first electric trams run in East London. In 1934 Easter Cross on Mt. Davidson (San Francisco) dedicated. Born this day in 1951, British rock and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist, Chris Rea, who had the 1989 UK No.10 single 'The Road To Hell'. His 1989 UK No.1 album Road To Hell spent 76 weeks on the chart. In America he is best known for the 1978 hit song 'Fool (If You Think It's Over)'. His band The Beautiful Losers received the Melody Maker Best Newcomers award in 1975. In 1967 The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Ruby Tuesday', the group's fourth US No.1 single. 'Lets Spend The Night Together' was the original A side but after radio stations banned the song 'Tuesday' became the A side.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 5, 2021 8:09:31 GMT
5th March In 1853 Piano company Steinway & Sons founded by Heinrich Steinweg (later Henry Steinway) in New York City. In 1936 Spitfire makes its 1st flight (Eastleigh Aerodrome in Southampton) In 1962 19th Golden Globes: "The Guns of Navarone" wins best picture drama. In 1992 R.E.M. cleaned up in The Rolling Stone Music Awards winning Album of the year, for 'Out Of Time', Artist of the year, Best single for 'Losing My Religion', Best video for 'Losing My Religion' and Best band, Best guitarist and Best songwriter awards.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 6, 2021 7:47:54 GMT
6th March In 1899 "Aspirin" (acetylsalicylic acid) patented by Felix Hoffmann at German company Bayer. In 1945 George Nissen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, receives a patent for the first modern trampoline. In 1964 Boxing legend Cassius Clay joins the Nation of Islam and changes his name to "Muhammad Ali", calling his former title a "slave name." In 1990 ...But Seriously the fourth studio album by English drummer and singer-songwriter Phil Collins was at No.1 on the UK album chart. It was the best selling album of 1990 in the UK, eventually selling 2.75 million copies there and 4 million in the US. The lead single ‘Another Day in Paradise’ won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 7, 2021 8:19:07 GMT
7th March In 1876 Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for the telephone in the US. In 1917 1st jazz record released on a 78 by Original Dixieland Jass Band for the Victor Talking Machine Company ("Dixie Jazz Band One Step," one side "Livery Stable Blues" other) In 1946 Bikini Atoll islanders are evacuated by the US government to make way for a nuclear testing site. In 1967 Working on their next album The Beatles recorded additional overdubs for 'Lovely Rita', including harmony vocals, effects, and the percussive sound of a piece of toilet paper being blown through a haircomb. The finished article
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 8, 2021 7:21:22 GMT
8th March In 1887 Everett Horton, CT, patents fishing rod of telescoping steel tubes. In 1936 The first stock car race is held in Daytona Beach, Florida. In 1959 Groucho, Chico & Harpo Marx's final TV appearance together. In 1990 Cher won the worst dressed female, and worst video for 'If I Could Turn Back Time', in The Rolling Stone Magazine's awards, Donny Osmond won the most unwelcome comeback award.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 9, 2021 6:39:44 GMT
9th March In 1891 Great Blizzard of 1891 begins in England and lasts until March 13; Kills 200 people and 6,000 animals. In 1942 Construction of the Alaska Highway begins. In 1963 Beatles began 1st British tour, supporting Tommy Roe & Chris Montez. In 1985 Mick Jagger released his solo single 'Just Another Night' a No. 12 hit in the US and No. 32 on the UK charts. The track was lifted from his debut solo album, She's the Boss.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 10, 2021 6:42:08 GMT
10th March In 1876 First telephone call; Alexander Graham Bell says "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you" to his assistant Thomas Watson. In 1914 Suffragettes in London damage Rokeby's painting Venus of Velasquez. The accused In 1958 Big Records released 'Our Song' by a teenage duo from Queens, New York, Tom and Jerry. The duo will become famous in the '60s under their real names, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. In 1962 Bruce Channel started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Hey! Baby'. The song features a prominent riff from harmonica player Delbert McClinton, who while touring the UK in 1962 with The Beatles, McClinton met John Lennon and gave him some harmonica tips. Lennon put the lessons to use right away on ‘Love Me Do’.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 11, 2021 7:19:04 GMT
11th March In 1855 Bowery Boys gang leader William Poole aka "Bill the Butcher" is buried in Brooklyn with 155 carriages and 6,000 mourners. In 1927 Samuel Roxy Rothafel opens famous Roxy Theater (NYC) In 1956 The Dream Weavers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Its Almost Tomorrow'. The Miami based studio band's only chart hit in the UK, thus condemning The Dream Weavers to the One Hit Wonder tag. In 1978 The debut single from Kate Bush, 'Wuthering Heights' a song inspired by the Emily Bronte novel, started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart. Record company, EMI had originally chosen another track, 'James and the Cold Gun' as the lead single, but Bush was determined that 'Wuthering Heights' would be the first release from the album.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 12, 2021 7:18:49 GMT
12th March In 1794 Theatre Royal in London's Dury Lane opens after being rebuilt. In 1935 Britain establishes 30 MPH speed limit for towns & villages. In 1951 Comic strip "Dennis the Menace," 1st appears in the British comic magazine The Beano. In The Rolling Stones started recording their next single 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' with new producer Jimmy Miller at Olympic studios in London. Keith Richards has stated that he and Jagger wrote the lyrics while staying at Richards' country house, where they were awakened one morning by the sound of gardener Jack Dyer walking past the window. When Jagger asked what the noise was, Richards responded, "Oh, that's Jack - that's jumpin' Jack."
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 13, 2021 7:59:18 GMT
13th March In 1918 American Red Magen David (Jewish Red Cross) forms. In 1935 Driving tests introduced in Great Britain. In 1956 "The Searchers" American western film directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Natalie Wood is released. In 1967 Working at Abbey Road studios in London, six members of Sounds, Inc. recorded the horn parts for The Beatles song 'Good Morning Good Morning' (three saxophones, two trombones, and one french horn).
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