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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 26, 2022 7:32:52 GMT
26th February In 1914 HMHS Britannic, sister to the Titanic, is launched at Harland & Wolff, Belfast. In 1935 RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) first demonstrated by Robert Watson-Watt. In 1954 1st typesetting machine (photo engraving) used, Quincy, Massachusetts. 1969 Peter Sarstedt started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Where Do You Go To My Lovely?' Some say the song was written about the Italian star Sophia Loren, but Peter Sarstedt has stated he wrote the song about a girl he fell madly in love with in Vienna in 1965, who later died in a hotel fire.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 27, 2022 7:58:43 GMT
postimage.org site is down at the moment so I'll try posting here later.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 27, 2022 14:06:45 GMT
27th February In 1922 US Supreme Court unanimously upholds 19th amendment to the US Constuituent - women's right to vote. In 1939 Borley Rectory, "the most haunted house in England", destroyed in a fire. In 1964 The government of Italy asks for help to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling over. In 1990 "Hold On" single released by Wilson Phillips (Billboard Song of the Year 1990)
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 27, 2022 20:14:25 GMT
27th February In 1964 The government of Italy asks for help to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling over. Later in 1995 my mother was there to assist them in this repair
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 28, 2022 6:46:44 GMT
28th February In 1904 Football club Sport Lisboa (Benfica) founded in Lisbon, Portugal. In 1935 Ladby Ship is discovered within a Viking grave on the island of Funen in Denmark by amateur archaeologist Poul Helweg Mikkelsen. In 1953 Francis Crick and James Watson discover the chemical structure of DNA-molecule (double-helix polymer) In 2005 Stereophonics release their single "Dakota", later their first #1 UK single.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 1, 2022 7:15:08 GMT
1st March In 1890 1st US edition of Sherlock Holmes' first story "A Study in Scarlet" by Arthur Conan Doyle published. In 1937 1st permanent automobile license plates issued. In 1958 Buddy Holly played the first of 25 dates on his only UK tour at the Trocadero, Elephant & Castle, London. Also on the bill was Gary Miller, The Tanner Sisters, Des O'Connor, The Montanas, Ronnie Keene & His Orchestra. In 1974 Chris Difford placed an advert in a shop window saying: 'lyricist seeks musician for co-writing'. Glen Tillbrook answered the ad and the pair went on to form Squeeze and had hits with 'Cool for Cats', 'Up the Junction', 'Tempted', 'Labelled With Love', and 'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 2, 2022 6:45:34 GMT
2nd March In 1888 The Convention of Constantinople signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and peace. In 1949 Lucky Lady II (USAF B-50 Superfortress), completes 1st nonstop round- the-world flight at Fort Worth, Texas, covering 23,452-mis in 94 hrs. In 1968 Ice Dance Championship at Geneva won by Towler & Ford of Great Britain. In 1999 Dusty Springfield died after a long battle against cancer, aged 59. The British singer had her first UK hit single in 1963 with ‘I Only Want To Be With You’, which reached No.4, the 1966 UK No.1 & US No.4 single with 'You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me’ plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 3, 2022 7:19:36 GMT
3rd March In 1913 Woman suffrage procession through Washington, D.C. organized by Alice Paul and Lucy Burns and led by Inez Milholland. In 1923 Time magazine publishes 1st issue featuring Joseph G. Cannon (Speaker of US House of Representatives) 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 1984 Nena started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with '99 Red Balloons.' Originally sung in German, '99 Luftballons' was re-recorded in English as '99 Red Balloons'. The song was a No.2 hit in the US and the only UK hit for Nena making her a One Hit Wonder.
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Post by JTull 007 on Mar 3, 2022 11:37:28 GMT
3rd March In 1984 Nena started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with '99 Red Balloons.' Originally sung in German, '99 Luftballons' was re-recorded in English as '99 Red Balloons'. The song was a No.2 hit in the US and the only UK hit for Nena making her a One Hit Wonder.
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 3, 2022 18:55:50 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 4, 2022 7:16:12 GMT
4th March In 1824 The "National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck" founded in the United Kingdom, later to be renamed The Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 1858. In 1943 15th Academy Awards: "Mrs. Miniver", wins best picture. In 1965 David Attenborough becomes the new controller of BBC2. In 1982 Frank Zappa's son Dweezil and his daughter Moon Unit formed a band called Fred Zeppelin. Their first single was 'My Mother is a Space Cadet'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 5, 2022 7:56:34 GMT
5th March In 1900 American Hall of Fame founded. In 1936 Spitfire makes its 1st flight (Eastleigh Aerodrome in Southampton) In 1960 Elvis Presley ends 2-year hitch in US Army. In 1963 The Beatles recorded what would be their third single 'From Me to You' just five days after John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the song. Originally planned as the B-side of the record, it was switched to the A-side during the recording session, with 'Thank You Girl' demoted to the B-side.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 6, 2022 8:10:50 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 1961 George Formby died aged 57. The British singing comedian and ukulele player made over 20 films, and his best known song is 'Leaning On A Lamp Post.' Formby who was made an OBE in 1946 was a major influence on George Harrison. In 1970 David Bowie released the single 'The Prettiest Star' in the UK as a follow-up single to 'Space Oddity'. The track featured Marc Bolan on guitar, with whom Bowie would spend the next few years as a rival for the crown of the king of glam rock. Despite receiving good reviews, the single reportedly sold fewer than 800 copies, a major disappointment on the back of the success of 'Space Oddity'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 7, 2022 6:32:43 GMT
7th March In 1854 Charles Miller patents 1st US sewing machine to stitch buttonholes. In 1946 Bikini Atoll islanders are evacuated by the US government to make way for a nuclear testing site. In 1955 Musical "Peter Pan", starring Mary Martin broadcast live on NBC as part of "Producers' Showcase" series; attracts a then record 65 million viewers. In 1973 A song from the movie Deliverance called 'Duelling Banjos' by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandel became one of the few 1970s instrumentals to be awarded a Gold record. The record had topped the Cash Box Magazine Best Sellers list and reached No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Mar 7, 2022 13:27:56 GMT
In 1946 Bikini Atoll islanders are evacuated by the US government to make way for a nuclear testing site. Moving people off their God-given land in order to blow it to Kingdom come. Leaves me speechless.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 8, 2022 7:11:57 GMT
8th March In 1857 British seismologist John Milne is hired by the Japanese government as a foreign adviser (oyatoi gaikokujin) Born on this day in 1949, Dave Lambert with English folk rock group The Strawbs who scored the 1973 UK No.2 single with 'Part Of The Union'. In 1962 Beatles, with Pete Best, TV debut (perform "Dream Baby" on BBC) In 1986 The Young Ones and Cliff Richard release new version of single "Living Doll" for Comic Relief charity.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 9, 2022 7:12:18 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 1925 Pink's War, the first RAF operation conducted independently of the Army or Navy, begins. In 1974 Last Japanese soldier, a guerrilla operating in the Philippines, surrenders, 29 years after World War II ended. 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, 2022 6:42:39 GMT
10th March In 1891 Almon Strowger, an undertaker in Topeka, Kansas, patents the strowger switch, a device which led to the automation of telephone circuit switching. In 1906 Baker Street & Waterloo Railway opens, constructed by the Underground Electric Railways Company of London. The contraction Bakerloo became the official name in July 1906. 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 1975 John Lennon releases single "Stand By Me", a cover of Ben E. King song, originally released in 1961.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 11, 2022 6:36:42 GMT
11th March In 1918 Save the Redwoods League founded. 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 1975 The Original Soundtrack, the third album by 10cc was released. It featured the world wide, multi million selling single 'I'm Not in Love' notable for its innovative and distinctive backing track, composed mostly of the band's multitracked vocals. The song was the band's breakthrough hit worldwide, reaching No.1 in Ireland and Canada and No.2 in the US, as well as reaching the top ten in Australia, New Zealand and several European countries.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 12, 2022 7:39:03 GMT
12th March In 1894 Coca-Cola is sold in bottles for the first time in a candy store in Vicksburg, Mississippi. In 1951 Comic strip "Dennis the Menace," 1st appears in the British comic magazine The Beano. In 1963 The Beatles played at the Granada Cinema in Bedford. Also on the bill, Chris Montez and Tommy Roe. John Lennon, suffering from a heavy cold, was unable to perform, so The Beatles set was rearranged so that George and Paul could sing the parts that John usually sang. In 1969 11th Grammy Awards: "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" by Glen Campbell wins best record.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 13, 2022 7:41:49 GMT
13th March In 1852 Uncle Sam cartoon figure made its debut in the New York Lantern weekly. Born ob this day in 1939, American singer, songwriter Neil Sedaka who had the 1959 UK No.3 single 'Oh Carol' plus over 30 US & 14 UK other Top 40 singles including the 1962 US No.1 & UK No.7 single 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do'. He has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and others including two songs recorded by The Monkees. His first group The Tokens were a doo-wop-style vocal group best known for their chart-topping 1961 single, 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. In 1961 Old type, black & white notes cease to be legal tender. In 1968 Beatles release single "Lady Madonna" in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 14, 2022 6:43:24 GMT
14th March In 1918 1st concrete ship to cross the Atlantic (Faith) is launched in San Francisco. In 1940 "The Road to Singapore" directed by Victor Schertzinger starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, first of seven such films premieres. In 1958 RIAA certifies 1st gold record (Perry Como's Catch A Falling Star) In 1992 Farm Aid V held in Irving, Texas; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Arlo Guthrie, Asleep At The Wheel, Kentucky Headhunters, Texas Tornadoes, Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Paul Simon, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 15, 2022 6:39:12 GMT
15th March In 1919 American Legion forms (Paris) In 1939 Adolf Hitler summons Czech President Emil Hácha to a meeting in Berlin and informs him of the impending attack by Germany; Hácha suffers a heart attack and later capitulates. In 1955 Elvis Presley signed a management contract with Colonel Tom Parker. Parker had previously managed the 'Great Parker Pony Circus' with one of the acts being a troupe of dancing chickens. In 1969 Cream started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK chart with their fourth and final original album Goodbye. The single, 'Badge', (which was written by Eric Clapton and George Harrison), was subsequently released from the album a month later. Harrison was credited on the track, (for contractual reasons), as 'L'Angelo Misterioso' on rhythm guitar.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 16, 2022 7:18:50 GMT
16th March In 1910 Barney Oldfield uses a Benz to break the existing records at Daytona Beach Road Course (131.25mph) In 1947 Convair Liner, 1st US twin-engine pressurized airplane, tested. In 1968 General Motors produces its 100 millionth automobile, the Oldsmobile Toronado. In 1977 Paper Lace were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the anti-war pop song 'Billy Don't Be A Hero,' the group's only No.1. Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods scored a US No.1 with their version of the song.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 17, 2022 6:59:49 GMT
17th March In 1884 John Joseph Montgomery makes 1st glider flight at Otay, California. In 1912 Camp Fire Girls organization announced by Mrs Luther Halsey Gulick. In 1961 Jaguar head William Lyons debuts the first E-Type model at the Geneva International Motor Show. In 1967 Jimi Hendrix Experience released 'Purple Haze' in the UK, (US release was June 19). Hendrix had read Night of Light, a 1966 novel by Philip José Farmer. In the story set on a distant planet, sunspots produced a "purplish haze" which had a disorienting effect on the inhabitants. It is thought that Hendrix took this as the idea for the songs lyrics.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 18, 2022 7:06:51 GMT
18th March In 1902 Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso becomes 1st well-known performer to make a record. In 1940 Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler meet at Brenner Pass where the Italian dictator agrees he will, in due course, join Germany's impending war effort in the west. In 1965 Poppin' Fresh Pillsbury Dough Boy introduced. In 1967 The Beatles scored their 13th US No.1 single with 'Penny Lane / Strawberry Fields Forever'. The song's title is derived from the name of a street near Lennon's house, in Liverpool. McCartney and Lennon would meet at Penny Lane junction in the Mossley Hill area to catch a bus into the centre of the city.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 19, 2022 7:58:24 GMT
19th March In 1831 1st US bank robbery, the City Bank in New York robbed of $245,000. In 1942 FDR orders men between 45 & 64 to register for non-military duty. In 1964 UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson presented The Beatles with their awards for show business personalities of the year for 1963 at London's Dorchester Hotel. In 1996 The second Beatles Anthology series was released. The album featured 'Real Love', a track the remaining members of the Beatles recorded using an old demo track of John Lennon's. The song was first recorded by Lennon in 1977 with a handheld tape recorder on his piano at home. It originated as part of an unfinished stage play that Lennon was working on at the time entitled 'The Ballad of John and Yoko.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 20, 2022 7:36:30 GMT
20th March In 1911 National Squash Tennis Association forms (NYC) In 1954 1st newspaper vending machine used (Columbia Pennsylvania) In 1963 1st "Pop Art" exhibition (NYC) In 1993 Shaggy was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Oh Carolina', the Jamaican singer's first of four UK No.1's.
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Mar 20, 2022 12:35:20 GMT
20th March In 1954 1st newspaper vending machine used (Columbia Pennsylvania) Columbia, Pennsylvania is only 1 hour 15 minutes from my house. About those newspaper boxes, in 1978 when Rod Stewart released Blondes Have More fun the local paper included a Rod Stewart iron-on decal in every paper. So, me and my brother paid the 10 cents for the paper and took a handful of papers in order to get more decals. Silly boys.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 21, 2022 7:30:58 GMT
21st March In 1933 Day of Potsdam in Nazi Germany, a ceremony to open the new Reichstag after the fire in February; Adolf Hitler and Paul von Hindenburg shake hands in public. In 1947 US President Harry Truman signs Executive Order 9835 requiring all federal employees to have allegiance to the United States. In 1962 Yogi the bear becomes the 1st creature to be ejected at supersonic speeds by the US military testing ejection seats. In 1984 Strawberry Fields, an area in Central Park bought by Yoko Ono in memory of her late husband was opened.
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