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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 6, 2022 7:16:46 GMT
6th December In 1849 Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery in Maryland for the 2nd and final time. In 1955 New York psychologist Joyce Brothers wins "$64,000 Question" with topic of boxing. In 1969 300,000 attend Altamont free concert in California, featuring The Rolling Stones. In 1988 American singer songwriter Roy Orbison died of a heart attack aged 52. Scored the 1964 UK & US No.1 single 'Pretty Woman', plus over 20 US & 30 UK Top 40 singles including ‘Only the Lonely’ and ‘Crying’. Formed his first band The Wink Westerners in 1949, was a member of The Traveling Wilburys (known as Lefty Wilbury) with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty and had the 1988 UK No.21 single 'Handle With Care'. Orbison endured a great deal of tragedy in his life. His first wife, Claudette died in a motorcycle accident in 1966 and two of his three sons, died in a house fire.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 7, 2022 7:14:07 GMT
7th December In 1934 Wiley Post discovers the jet stream. In 1941 Imperial Japanese Navy with 353 planes attack the US fleet at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, killing 2,403 people. In 1968 Richard Dodd returns a library book his great grandfather took out in 1823 from the University of Cincinnati. In 1974 Carl Douglas started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Kung Fu Fighting'. The song was recorded in 10 minutes, had started out as a B-side and went on to sell over 10 million.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 8, 2022 6:39:56 GMT
8th December In 1913 Construction starts on Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. In 1931 Coaxial cable patented. In 1955 Black Ealing comedy "The Ladykillers", directed by Alexander Mackendrick and starring Alec Guinness is released in the UK. In 1980 John Lennon was shot five times by 25 year old Mark Chapman outside the Dakota building in New York City where John and Yoko lived. Chapman had been waiting for Lennon outside the Dakota apartments since mid-morning and had asked for an autograph earlier in the day. Lennon was pronounced dead from a massive loss of blood at 11.30pm. Chapman has since said he shot the former Beatle because he wanted to "steal" his fame — stating that now he was a bigger nobody than he was before. He also revealed he planned the killing for three months and considered murdering other celebrities who he thought were "phonies."
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 9, 2022 7:18:38 GMT
9th December In 1892 English football club Newcastle United founded. In 1948 UN General Assembly unanimously approves Convention on Genocide. In 1965 "A Charlie Brown Christmas", the first Peanuts animated special premieres on CBS in the US. In 1995 Michael Jackson scored his 6th solo UK No.1 single when 'Earth Song' started a 6-week run at the top of the charts. It gave Jackson the UK Christmas No.1 of 1995 and his best-selling UK single ever. The song kept the first single released by The Beatles in 25 years, 'Free as a Bird', off the No.1 position.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 10, 2022 7:44:28 GMT
10th December In 1906 US President Theodore Roosevelt is the 1st American awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1945 Preston Tucker reveals plan to produce the Torpedo, a new 150 MPH car. 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 1965 18-year-old David Bowie recorded 'Can't Help Thinking About Me' at Pye Studios, London, England, which was later released as a single under the name David Bowie with The Lower Third. It became the first David Bowie record to be released in the US as well as the first time the name "Bowie" appeared under the songwriters credit.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 11, 2022 8:07:13 GMT
11th December In 1936 Edward VIII announces in a radio broadcast that he is abdicating the British throne to marry Wallis Simpson. In 1946 United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is established by resolution 57(I) of the UN General Assembly. In 1967 Supersonic airliner prototype "Concorde" 1st shown. In1971 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 bunkerfan on Dec 12, 2022 7:18:30 GMT
12th December In 1925 Arthur Heinman coins term "motel" from motor hotel; opens Motel Inn, San Luis Obispo, In 1961 Nazi German army officer Adolf Eichmann is found guilty of war crimes in Israel. In 1965 The Beatles' last concert in Great Britain at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales. 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, 2022 7:14:52 GMT
13th December In 1920 Hans Riegel founds sweet company HARIBO ((HAns RIegel BOnn) in Bonn, Germany. In 1934 Mark Hellinger Theater (Warner Bros) opens at 237 W 51st St NYC. In 1961 "The Young Ones" directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Cliff Richard, Robert Morley and Carole Gray premieres in London. 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.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 14, 2022 6:39:46 GMT
14th December In 1911 Norwegian Roald Amundsen's expedition is the 1st to each the South Pole. In 1947 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is founded in Daytona Beach, Florida. In 1961 Jimmy Dean's "Big Bad John" is 1st country song to get a gold record. In 1969 "Leaving on a Jet Plane" single sung by Peter, Paul and Mary, written by John Denver, hits #1 on US Billboard's Hot Top 100.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 15, 2022 6:38:16 GMT
15th December In 1929 Swiss pilot Walter Mittelholzer is the first to fly over Mt. Kilimanjaro. In 1944 Bandleader Major Glenn Miller, lost over the English Channel. In 1969 Plastic Ono Band, play their only concert at London's Lyceum Ballroom. In 1979 Pink Floyd started a five week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)' their only UK chart topper. The song, which was also the final No.1 single of the 1970s, received a Grammy nomination for Best Performance by a Rock Duo or Group, but Floyd lost to Bob Seger's Against the Wind.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 16, 2022 7:19:21 GMT
16th December In 1913 Charlie Chaplin begins his film career at Keystone for $150 a week. In 1950 Child star Shirley Temple announces her retirement from films aged 22. In 1968 Musical-fantasy film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", co-written by Roald Dahl and director Ken Hughes, starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes, with songs by Sherman and Sherman, premieres at the Odeon Leicester Square theater, London. In 1993 MTV aired Nirvana's 'Unplugged' session for the first time. The album featured an acoustic performance taped at Sony Music Studios in New York City on November 18, 1993. Unlike many artists who appeared on the show, Nirvana filmed its entire performance in a single take with the band's fourteen-song setlist included six cover versions.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 17, 2022 7:13:38 GMT
17th December In 1935 1st flight of the Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) airplane. In 1947 British industrial company BTH receives a patent for holography, invented by Dennis Gabor in their development lab. In 1964 "Goldfinger", 3rd James Bond film, starring Sean Connery and Honor Blackman premieres in London. In 2010 Captain Beefheart died aged 69 from complications from multiple sclerosis. The American musician, singer-songwriter, artist and poet born Don Glen Vliet in Glendale, California recorded 13 studio albums.
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 17, 2022 13:49:59 GMT
17th December In 1964 "Goldfinger", 3rd James Bond film, starring Sean Connery and Honor Blackman premieres in London. Later in 1965 I saw my first BOND FILM in a local theater ... I was 8 years old
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 18, 2022 8:01:59 GMT
18th December In 1898 First automobile speed record set of 63 kph (39 mph) by French Count Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat of Paris. In 1956 Ballon d'Or: Blackpool & England winger Stanley Matthews wins inaugural award for best football player in Europe. In 1966 Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" airs for 1st time on CBS. 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 19, 2022 1:29:16 GMT
18th December In 1966 Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" airs for 1st time on CBS.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 19, 2022 7:48:51 GMT
19th December In 1928 1st autogyro flight in US. In 1942 Robert Stroud, convicted murdered, transferred to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, where he becomes known as "Birdman of Alcatraz." In 1971 CBS airs "Homecoming A Christmas Story," (introducing the Waltons) In 1987 The Pet Shop Boys had their third UK No.1 single with their version of 'Always On My Mind. The duo had performed a version of 'Always on My Mind' on Love Me Tender, an TV special commemorating the tenth anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, their performance was so well-received that the group decided to record the song and release it as a single.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 20, 2022 7:25:43 GMT
20th December In 1883 Intl cantilever railway bridge opens at Niagara Falls. In 1946 Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life" film, directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore premieres in New York. In 1963 The Berlin Wall opens for 1st time to West Berliners. In 1968 The Beatles sixth Christmas record 'The Beatles' 1968 Christmas Record', was sent to fan club members in the UK and the US. It included the song ‘Nowhere Man’ sung by Tiny Tim.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 21, 2022 6:48:33 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 1949 "Samson and Delilah", directed and produced by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Hedy Lamarr and Victor Mature, premieres in New York. In 1968 Apollo 8: 1st manned Moon voyage launched with Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders. In 1969 The Supremes made their last TV appearance together with Diana Ross on 'The Ed Sullivan show', singing their last No.1 'Someday We'll Be Together'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 22, 2022 8:32:55 GMT
22nd December In 1882 1st string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison. In 1943 Manufacturers get permission to use synthetic rubber for baseball core. In 1958 "Chipmunk Song" reaches #1. 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, 2022 7:39:53 GMT
23rd December In 1924 German silent film classic "The Last Laugh" directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Emil Jannings is released, In 1948 "Cinderella" the first full-length ballet by Frederick Ashton with music by Sergei Prokofiev is first presented by Sadler's Wells Ballet at Covent Garden, London. In 1977 British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens formally converts to Islam, taking the name Yusuf Islam. 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, 2022 6:38:02 GMT
24th December In 1877 Thomas Edison files a patents for the phonograph. In 1948 First US completely solar heated house is occupied (Dover, Mass) In 1970 Walt Disney releases animated musical "The Aristocats" featuring voices of Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Hermione Baddeley, Sterling Holloway, and Scatman Crothers. 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 26, 2022 11:22:30 GMT
Sorry to have missed Christmas day and Boxing day here but I was in hospital with a chest infection. The hospital have allowed me home with strong antibiotics so I'm hoping they work. Should be back posting tomorrow.
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Post by JTull 007 on Dec 26, 2022 13:26:26 GMT
Sorry to have missed Christmas day and Boxing day here but I was in hospital with a chest infection. The hospital have allowed me home with strong antibiotics so I'm hoping they work. Should be back posting tomorrow. Prayers to John for a complete recovery soon. You are always loved and appreciated for all you do. Special thanks to John (Bunkerfan) and The Jethro Tull Forum for making my dream a reality!
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Post by rredmond on Dec 26, 2022 14:56:36 GMT
bunkerfan oh my goodness! Glad you got home! Feel better soon!!!!
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 27, 2022 10:20:50 GMT
bunkerfan oh my goodness! Glad you got home! Feel better soon!!!! Thanks rredmond, much appreciated
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 27, 2022 10:27:22 GMT
27th December In 1900 Carrie Nation's 1st public smashing of a bar (Carey Hotel, Wichita, Kansas) In 1939 1st American skimobiles (North Conway, NH) In 1979 Soap Opera "Knots Landing" premieres on CBS-TV. In 1986 Jackie Wilson had the UK Christmas No.1 single with 'Reet Petite' two years after Wilson's death, following its use in a commercial for Levi's. Written in 1957 by Berry Gordy and Tyran Carlo, the success of the song helped Gordy fund the launch of Motown Records.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 27, 2022 10:34:01 GMT
Sorry to have missed Christmas day and Boxing day here but I was in hospital with a chest infection. The hospital have allowed me home with strong antibiotics so I'm hoping they work. Should be back posting tomorrow. Prayers to John for a complete recovery soon. You are always loved and appreciated for all you do. Special thanks to John (Bunkerfan) and The Jethro Tull Forum for making my dream a reality!Thanks Jim, I'm hoping the strong antibiotics start working soon.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 28, 2022 10:35:53 GMT
28th December In 1895 Filmmakers the Lumiere brothers, hold the first commercial film screening at Salon Indien du Grand Café, Paris. In 1934 First ever Women's cricket international begins England vs Australia in Australia. In 1964 Principal filming on film "Doctor Zhivago" begins. In 1974 Helen Reddy went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Angie Baby', the singers third US No.1. The song was turned down by Cher.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 29, 2022 10:37:25 GMT
29th December In 1913 1st movie serial "Adventures of Kathlyn" premieres in Chicago. In 1952 1st transistorized hearing aid offered for sale (Elmsford NY) In 1967 Star Trek's "Trouble With Tribbles" 1st airs. In 1980 American singer, songwriter Tim Hardin died of a heroin overdose. Hardin wrote the songs 'If I Were A Carpenter' (covered by Bobby Darin, Johnny Cash and June Carter, The Four Tops, Leon Russell, Small Faces, Robert Plant and Bob Seger,) and 'Reason To Believe', (covered by Rod Stewart). Hardin appeared at the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 30, 2022 10:04:10 GMT
30th December In 1888 Belgium: king Leopold II installs Order of African Star. Born on this day in 1946 British rock drummer Clive Bunker, the original drummer in the British band Jethro Tull between 1967 and 1971. In 1953 The first ever NTSC color television sets go on sale for about USD at $1,175 each from RCA. In 1967 The Beatles scored their 15th US No.1 with ‘Hello Goodbye’.
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