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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 10, 2021 6:45:06 GMT
10th December In 1901 First Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Wilhelm Röntgen for his discovery of X-rays. In 1949 Fats Domino recorded his first tracks for Imperial Records. One of those songs was called ‘The Fat Man’, which later became his nickname. In 1962 David Lean's film "Lawrence of Arabia", based on life of T. E. Lawrence and starring Peter O'Toole, premieres at Odeon Leicester Square (Academy Awards Best Picture 1963) In 2011 A certain Christmas concert was held at Canterbury Cathedral.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 11, 2021 7:33:36 GMT
11th December In 1882 Boston's Bijou Theatre, 1st American playhouse lit exclusively by electricity, 1st performance, Gilbert & Sullivan's "Iolanthe." In 1936 Edward VIII announces in a radio broadcast that he is abdicating the British throne to marry Wallis Simpson. In 1967 Beatles' Apple Music signs its 1st group - Grapefruit. In 1971 UK comedian Benny Hill was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the innuendo-laden novelty song, 'Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)', giving Hill his only No.1 and the Christmas No.1 hit of 1971. The song was originally written in 1955 as the introduction to an unfilmed screenplay about Hill's milkman experiences.
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Post by smint100 on Dec 11, 2021 9:02:44 GMT
11th December In 1971 UK comedian Benny Hill was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the innuendo-laden novelty song, 'Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)', giving Hill his only No.1 and the Christmas No.1 hit of 1971. The song was originally written in 1955 as the introduction to an unfilmed screenplay about Hill's milkman experiences. Crikey, Ernie was a blast from the past - I knew every word when I was 6, but didn't understand the innuendos (which I think is a good thing!)
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 11, 2021 10:56:32 GMT
11th December In 1971 UK comedian Benny Hill was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the innuendo-laden novelty song, 'Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)', giving Hill his only No.1 and the Christmas No.1 hit of 1971. The song was originally written in 1955 as the introduction to an unfilmed screenplay about Hill's milkman experiences. Crikey, Ernie was a blast from the past - I knew every word when I was 6, but didn't understand the innuendos (which I think is a good thing!) I'm pleased to hear it brought back memories of when you were 6 My favourite line ----"But Ernie got his cocoa there three times every week."
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Post by smint100 on Dec 11, 2021 12:22:57 GMT
Crikey, Ernie was a blast from the past - I knew every word when I was 6, but didn't understand the innuendos (which I think is a good thing!) I'm pleased to hear it brought back memories of when you were 6 My favourite line ----"But Ernie got his cocoa there three times every week." For me, just because of the articulation, it's a tie between: She lived all alone in Liddley Lane at number 22 and Two-Ton Ted from Teddington and he drove the baker's van It was a salutary lesson at a very early age that the good guy doesn't always win
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 12, 2021 7:56:43 GMT
12th December On 1911 Delhi replaces Calcutta as the capital of India. In 1937 NBC & RCA sends 1st mobile-TV vans onto the streets of NY. In 1966 "A Man for All Seasons" based on the play by Robert Bolt, directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Paul Scofield premieres in New York (Best Picture 1967) In 1981 The Human League had their only UK No.1 single with 'Don't You Want Me.' The Christmas hit of 81, the biggest seller of 1981 and Virgin Records first No.1 UK single. The group's singer Phil Oakey disliked the song so much that it was relegated to the last track on their latest album Dare.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 13, 2021 6:38:50 GMT
13th December In 1939 Battle of the River Plate - 3 British cruisers vs German pocket battleship Graf Spee. In 1956 "Anastasia" comeback film for Ingrid Bergman is released in the US, role wins Bergman Academy Award for Best Actress. In 1962 Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Return To Sender', his 13th UK No.1. Elvis performed 'Return To Sender' in the film Girls! Girls! Girls!. The opening bars and backing on baritone saxophone was performed by Bobby Keys who later went on to work with The Rolling Stones, The Who, Harry Nilsson, George Harrison and Eric Clapton. In 1970 Dave Edmunds was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the 1955 Smiley Lewis hit 'I Hear You Knocking.' The Welsh singer, songwriter and producers only No.1 hit.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 14, 2021 6:41:39 GMT
14th December In 1911 Norwegian Roald Amundsen's expedition is the 1st to each the South Pole. In 1934 1st streamlined steam locomotive introduced in Albany, NY. In 1962 Bill Wyman made his live debut with The Rolling Stones at the Ricky Tick Club, Star and Garter Hotel in Windsor, England. The group were known as The Rollin' Stones during this period. In 1968 Marvin Gaye scored his first US No.1 single when 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' started a five-week run at the top of the charts. It was Marvin's 15th solo hit and also his first UK No.1 single in March 69. Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1966, the single was first recorded by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles as well as Gladys Knight & the Pips.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 15, 2021 6:38:23 GMT
15th December In 1929 Swiss pilot Walter Mittelholzer is the first to fly over Mt. Kilimanjaro. In 1944 American big-band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader Glenn Miller was killed when his aircraft disappeared in bad weather over the English Channel while traveling to entertain US troops in France during World War II. Miller was the best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best-known big bands. In just four years Glenn Miller scored 23 No.1 hits. Miller's recordings include 'In the Mood', 'Moonlight Serenade', 'Pennsylvania 6-5000', and 'Chattanooga Choo Choo'. In 1956 Elvis Presley gave his final performance on Louisiana Hayride, a live radio program that was broadcast on KWKH in Shreveport, Louisiana. Presley made 50 appearances on the show. At the end of the show, Horace Logan first made the now legendary phrase ‘Elvis has left the building’. In 1969 Plastic Ono Band, play their only concert at London's Lyceum Ballroom.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 16, 2021 6:52:59 GMT
16th December In 1912 1st US postage stamp picturing an airplane, 20 cent parcel post, issued. In 1946 French fashion designer Christian Dior and his backer Marcel Boussac found fashion house Christian Dior. In 1969 "War is Over! If You Want It, Happy Christmas from John & Yoko" posters begin appearing. In 1972 Billy Paul started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Me and Mrs Jones', a No.12 hit in the UK. The song which describes an extramarital affair between a man and his lover, was later recorded by Michael Buble.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 17, 2021 7:16:13 GMT
17th December In 1843 Henry Cole, founder of London's V&A Museum, commissions printing of the 1st Christmas card. In 1936 Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen & dummy Charlie McCarthy, appear on TV. In 1959 "On The Beach" is 1st film to premiere on both sides of Iron Curtain. In 1994 A remixed version of The Four Seasons' "December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)" re-entered the US Hot 100, where it stayed for another 27 weeks, just as it did when it first charted in 1976. The combined run will establish a record for the longest total chart appearance in US chart history.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 18, 2021 8:00:55 GMT
18th December In 1917 The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing prohibition of alcohol, is approved by the US congress and sent to the states for ratification. Born this day in 1943, Keith Richards, 'The Human Riff', guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of The Rolling Stones who have had over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Rolling Stone magazine said Richards had created 'rock's greatest single body of riffs'. Classic albums include: Sticky Fingers and Exile On Main Street. In 1963 "The Pink Panther" film premieres directed by Blake Edwards and starring Peter Sellers and David Niven with theme by Henry Mancini
In 1982 Hall and Oates started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Maneater', the duo's fifth US No.1 and biggest hit in the UK reaching No.6 on the charts.
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 18, 2021 13:12:00 GMT
18th December In 1917 The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing prohibition of alcohol, is approved by the US congress and sent to the states for ratification. PROHIBITION reflects a NARROW MINDED way to control SOCIETY....
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 19, 2021 8:16:27 GMT
19th December In 1843 "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is published, 6,000 copies sold. In 1924 The last Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is sold in London, England. In 1958 Conway Twitty was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'It's Only Make Believe'. The song became the first to reach the UK Top 10 in four different years by different artists: Billy Fury (1964), Glen Campbell (1970) and Child (1978). In 1970 Elton John's first US hit, ‘Your Song’ entered the Billboard Hot 100, where it went on to reach number eight. The Hollies had been offered the song and Three Dog Night had already recorded a version which was included on their ‘It Ain't Easy’ album.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 20, 2021 7:55:48 GMT
20th December In 1891 Strongman Louis Cyr withstands pull of 2 horses. Born this day in 1947, Peter Criss, drummer from American hard rock band Kiss. They scored the 1974 US No.5 single 'On And On', their 1976 US No 11 album Rock and Roll Over spent 26 weeks on the chart and they had the 1987 UK No.4 single 'Crazy Crazy Nights'. Criss established the "Catman" character for his Kiss persona. In 1946 Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life" film premieres in New York, directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore. In 1986 The Bangles started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Walk Like An Egyptian'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 21, 2021 6:33:02 GMT
21st December In 1914 1st feature-length silent film comedy "Tillie's Punctured Romance" released starring Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand and Charlie Chaplin. In 1933 Fox Films signs Shirley Temple aged 5, to a studio contract. In 1961 US President John F. Kennedy and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan meet in Bermuda. In 1991 'These Are The Days Of Our Lives' by Queen started a five week run at No.1 in the UK, the 1975 word-wide hit had been re-released following the death of Freddie Mercury.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 22, 2021 8:20:23 GMT
22nd December In 1910 US postal savings stamps 1st issued. In 1932 "The Mummy" directed by Karl Freund and starring Boris Karloff is released in the US - 1st Mummy horror film. In 1956 Colo is born, the first gorilla to be bred in captivity at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus, Ohio. In 1962 Acker Bilk's 'Stranger On The Shore' finally dropped off the UK charts after 55 weeks. That record would stand until 1968 when Engelbert Humperdinck's 'Release Me' stayed for 56. The current record is held by Frank Sinatra's 'My Way', which charted for 75 non-consecutive weeks.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 23, 2021 7:04:01 GMT
23rd December In 1912 1st "Keystone Kops" film, entitled "Hoffmeyer's Legacy." In 1947 Transistor invented by John Bardeen, Walter H. Brattain and William Shockley in Bell Labs. In 1968 Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders become the 1st men to orbit the Moon. In 1989 Phil Collins started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Another Day In Paradise', his 7th US solo No.1. Taken from his No.1 album ...But Seriously 'Another Day in Paradise' was written to bring attention to the problem of homelessness.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 24, 2021 6:44:27 GMT
24th December In 1818 Christmas carol "Silent Night" composed by Franz Xaver Gruber is first sung at St Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, Austria. In 1942 First powered flight of V-1 'buzz bomb', Peenemunde, Germany. In 1968 Ballon d'Or: Manchester United's winger George Best wins award for best European football player. In 1977 The Bee Gees started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'How Deep Is Your Love', the group's 4th US No.1. It stayed in the top 10 for 17 weeks giving it the longest chart run in history, a No.3 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 25, 2021 6:55:50 GMT
25th December In 1914 Legendary "Christmas Truce" takes place on the battlefields of WWI between British and German troops. Instead of fighting, soldiers exchange gifts and play football. In 1939 Montgomery Ward introduces Rudolph the 9th red-nosed reindeer. In 1959 Sony brings transistor TV 8-301 to the market. In 1976 American singer Johnny Mathis was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When A Child Is Born', the singers only UK No.1 and the Christmas hit of 1976.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 26, 2021 6:52:55 GMT
26th December In 1940 "The Philadelphia Story" film directed by George Cukor, based on the Broadway play of the same name, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart, is released (Academy Awards Best Actor 1941) In 1946 Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas opens (start of an era) In 1951 "The African Queen", directed by John Huston and based on the 1935 novel of the same name, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, is released in LA, California (Academy Awards Best Actor 1952) In 1067 BBC Television broadcast The Beatles movie ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ in black and white. The next day, the British press and the viewing public pronounce the film an utter disaster. The negative reaction was so strong that a US television deal for broadcasting the movie was cancelled.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 27, 2021 7:20:46 GMT
27th December In 1903 "Sweet Adeline", a barbershop quartet favourite, is first sung. Born this day in 1941, Mike Pinder, Keyboards 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 1969 Led Zeppelin II was at No.1 on the US album charts, (the band's first album to reach No.1 on charts in the UK and the US), it went on to sell over six million copies in the US alone. The album's cover designer David Juniper was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package. In 2005 It was announced that ‘Crazy Frog’ by Axel F was the best selling UK ringtone of 2005. ‘Tweet Tweet’ by Sweetie Chick was the second and ‘(Is This The Way To) Amarillo’ by Tony Christie and Peter Kay was the third biggest seller. The UK ringtone market was now worth more than double the value of the CD singles sales.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 28, 2021 6:39:20 GMT
28th December In 1926 Imperial Airways begins England-India mail & passenger service. In 1944 Former Wash 3rd baseman Buddy Lewis wins Distinguished Flying Cross. In 1958 Chipmunks (Alvin, Simon & Theodore with David Seville) hits number one. In 1961 Danny Williams was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Moon River', the Oscar-winning song was from the film Breakfast At Tiffany's.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 29, 2021 7:14:47 GMT
29th December In 1867 1st telegraph ticker used by a brokerage house, Groesbeck & Co, New York. In 1933 "Sons of the Desert" film directed by William A. Seiter starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy is released. In 1962 British driver Graham Hill wins the South African Grand Prix at Prince George Circuit in a BRM; takes out his first F1 World Drivers Championship by 12 points. In 1973 Jim Croce scored his second No.1 US single of the year when 'Time In A Bottle' went to the top of the charts. Croce was killed in a plane crash on the way to a concert on September 20th 1973.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 30, 2021 8:01:30 GMT
30th December In 1853 Dinner party held inside life-sized model of an Iguanodon (ornithopod dinosaur), created by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins and Sir Richard Owen in South London. Born this day in 1946, British rock drummer Clive Bunker, the original drummer in the British band Jethro Tull between 1967 and 1971. In 1963 Congress authorizes Kennedy half dollar. In 1967 The Beatles scored their 15th US No.1 with ‘Hello Goodbye'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 31, 2021 7:47:33 GMT
31st December In 1911 Marie Curie receives her second Nobel Prize, this time in Chemistry, for her work with radioactivity. In 1934 Helen Richey becomes 1st woman to pilot an airmail transport. In 1984 Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen crashed his Corvette Stingray, on the A57 outside Sheffield, Allen lost his left arm in the accident. Allen was on his way to a New Year's Eve party at his family's home when a Jaguar passed him. The driver had been egging Allen on and would not allow him to pass. In his rage to pass this driver, he did not see a turn up ahead and lost control of his car. He was thrown from the car, with his left arm severed due to the seatbelt not being properly fastened. In 1999 The Manic Street Preachers performed to 57,000 fans at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. The Guinness Book of Records confirmed that the concert set a new record as the biggest indoor show ever staged in Europe, tickets £30.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 1, 2022 8:44:14 GMT
1st January In 1877 Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India. In 1946 ENIAC, US 1st computer finished by Mauchly/Eckert. In 1958 BOAC Britannia flies London to NY in a record 7h57m. In 1966 Simon And Garfunkel started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Sounds Of Silence', a No.13 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 2, 2022 8:19:31 GMT
2nd January In 1906 Willis Carrier receives a US patent for the world's first air conditioner. In 1941 World War II: German bombing severely damages the Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales. In 1965 Martin Luther King Jr. begins a drive to register black voters. In 1970 Dutch premiere of musical "Hair" in Amsterdam.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 3, 2022 6:38:23 GMT
3rd January In 1496 Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine. In 1952 "Dragnet" with Jack Webb premieres on NBC TV. In 1967 Having received a US army draft notice, Beach Boy Carl Wilson refused to be sworn in, saying he was a conscientious objector. In 1970 B J Thomas started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.' The song was featured in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 4, 2022 6:42:45 GMT
4th January In 1912 The Scout Association is incorporated throughout the British Commonwealth by Royal Charter. In 1944 Operation Carpetbagger begins (aerial dropping of supplies and weapons to resistance fighters in Europe) In 1958 NZ team led by Edmund Hillary reaches the South Pole, the 1st to reach the Pole overland using motor vehicles and the 1st since Amundsen in 1911 and Scott in 1912. In 1986 Irish singer, songwriter and bassist Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy died of heart failure and pneumonia after being in a coma for eight days following a drug overdose. With Thin Lizzy he had the 1973 hit 'Whiskey in the Jar.'
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