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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 15, 2022 5:48:13 GMT
15th June In 1851 Jacob Fussell, Baltimore dairyman, sets up 1st ice-cream factory. In 1934 Great Smokey Mountains National Park on the border between North Carolina and Tennessee is dedicated. In 1959 Galapagos Islands are made Ecuador's first national park, banning the capture of species. In 1965 Bob Dylan records single "Like a Rolling Stone" (#1 in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time")
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 14, 2022 6:10:07 GMT
14th June In 1834 Hardhat diving suit patented by Leonard Norcross, Dixfield, Maine. In 1942 Anne Frank begins her diary. In 1964 Drummer Ringo Starr re-unites with the Beatles in Melbourne, Australia, after recovering from tonsillitis. In 1980 Billy Joel started a six-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Glass Houses', his second US No.1 album. The album features Joel's first song to peak at No.1 on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, 'It's Still Rock and Roll to Me.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 13, 2022 6:13:02 GMT
13th June In 1895 Emile Levassor wins the first automobile race in history the Paris-Bordeaux-Paris, taking 48 hours and 48 minutes (1,178 km) In 1933 1st sodium vapor lamps installed (Schenectady, NY) In 1957 Mayflower II from Plymouth, England, reaches Plymouth, Massachusetts. In 1988 George Harrison releases single "This Is Love."
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 12, 2022 6:57:13 GMT
12th June In 1908 Lusitania crosses Atlantic in record 4 days 15 hours. In 1939 Shooting begins on Paramount Pictures' Dr. Cyclops, the first horror film photographed in three-strip Technicolor. In 1963 "Cleopatra" directed by Joseph Mankiewicz and starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton premieres in NYC, then most expensive film ever made. In 2008 Coldplay release their 4th studio album " Viva la Vida or Death" (winner of 3 Grammys)
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 11, 2022 11:40:42 GMT
Currently still in hospital and using a borrowed laptop, windows 7
Hope You're home soon but I bet you're enjoying the lovely hospital grub What's Windows 7 ?
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 11, 2022 7:26:16 GMT
11th June In 1927 Charles Lindbergh is awarded the 1st Distinguished Flying Cross. In 1944 1st Serbian Orthodox cathedral in US, Cathedral of St Sava, NYC. In 1960 Drummer Tommy Moore made the fateful decision to quit The Beatles and return to his job of driving a forklift at Garston bottle works. He was briefly replaced by Norman Chapman, who was called into National Service after just three gigs. After going drummerless and mostly jobless for a few weeks, the band hired Pete Best on August 12th, only one day before they were to go to Hamburg to play a string of club dates. In 1966 The Rolling Stones started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Paint It, Black', the group's third US No.1 single. Also a No.1 in the UK, it was the first No.1 single to feature a sitar on the recording.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 10, 2022 15:35:49 GMT
Ian Anderson presents Christmas with Jethro Tull Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, EX1 1HS Tue 20th December 2022 We are delighted to be hosting Christmas with Jethro Tull at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday, 20th December at 19:30. Ian Anderson and the band perform as 'Christmas with Jethro Tull' in cathedrals across the country each year, donating the ticket sales to each cathedral for the conservation of the building. This year the concert will feature a Christmas-themed repertoire as well as the work of Jethro Tull as written and recorded by Ian since 1968. When is the Concert? Tuesday, 20th December at 19:30 Doors open at 18:45 Ticket Information Tickets £45-£20, and £12 for students (south aisles only). Available from 01392 285983 (Monday to Friday) or online. Tickets Premium Nave - £45 Tickets Middle Nave - £37 Tickets Rear Nave - £30 Tickets Premium Unreserved Side Aisle with limited view - £30 Tickets Unreserved Side Aisle with limited view - £20 All seats reserved with the exception of the side aisle seats.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 10, 2022 5:28:08 GMT
10th June In 1752 Benjamin Franklin tests the lightning conductor with his kite-flying experiment. In 1932 1st demonstration of artificial lightning Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In 1947 Saab produces its first automobile. In 1966 The Beatles release single "Paperback Writer" / "Rain" in UK; "Rain" featured experimental studio tricks of slowed down bass and drums tracks, and backwards vocals in the fade out.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 9, 2022 18:52:04 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 9, 2022 5:42:48 GMT
9th June In 1902 1st Automat restaurant opens at 818 Chestnut St, Philadelphia. In 1928 Charles Kingsford-Smith & Charles Ulm are 1st to fly across the Pacific when they end their flight from California to Brisbane. In 1962 Warner Bros "Bill of Hare" with Bug Bunny premieres in USA. In 2016 Paul Simon said he was "elated" to notch up his first UK No.1 studio album in 26 years after his 13th solo album, Stranger To Stranger, topped the charts.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 8, 2022 9:27:33 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 8, 2022 6:13:09 GMT
8th June In 1896 First car thief; Baron de Zuylen’s Peugeot is stolen by his mechanic in Paris. In 1942 Bing Crosby records "Silent Night." ( It's a bit early Bing ) In 1949 Secker & Warburg publishes George Orwell's seminal novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four", set in the totalitarian state of Oceania. In 1968 Gary Puckett and Union Gap release "Lady Will Power."
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 7, 2022 8:07:51 GMT
As you may have noticed, Graham AKA maddogfagin hasn't posted for the last couple of days and I've had a call from him this morning to say, he's had a little tumble at home so he's being assessed in hospital at the moment. He sounds cheerful and hoping to be home very soon. I'll let you all know how he's doing when I hear from him next but in the meantime, I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 7, 2022 6:14:48 GMT
7th June In 1917 Melvin Jones and a number of other Chicago businessmen found Lions Clubs International, now the largest service organization in the world. In 1939 George VI and Elizabeth become the 1st king and queen of Britain to visit USA. In 1953 Mary Terrell wins struggle to end segregation in Washington, D.C. restaurants. In 1969 British supergroup Blind Faith, featuring Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Rick Grech and Steve Winwood made their live debut at a free concert in London's Hyde Park.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 6, 2022 5:42:11 GMT
6th June In 1903 President Emile Loubet of France and Minister of Foreign Affairs Theophile Declasse visit London, furthering the cause of Entente Cordiale between Britain and France. In 1921 Southwark Bridge in London is opened to traffic by King George V and Queen Mary. In 1944 Operation Overlord: D-Day begins as the 156,000-strong Allied Expeditionary Force lands in Normandy, France, during World War II In 1969 Elton John released his debut album Empty Sky in the UK, (released January 1975 in the US). 'Skyline Pigeon' is the best known song on the album, and is the only one which John, albeit infrequently, performs as part of his live shows.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 5, 2022 7:41:10 GMT
5th June In 1851 Anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe first published in serial form in "The National Era." In 1949 Enid Blyton's wooden toy character Noddy first appears in the "Sunday Graphic." In 1956 Elvis Presley appeared on ABC-TV's 'Milton Berle Show'. During the performance, Presley abruptly halted an uptempo rendition of 'Hound Dog' with a wave of his arm and launched into a slow, grinding version accentuated with energetic, exaggerated body movements. Presley's gyrations created a storm of controversy. In 1964' Liza Jane' became the first recording to be released as a single by David Bowie (but under the name Davie Jones with the King Bees). Despite promoting the single on the television shows Juke Box Jury, Ready Steady Go! and The Beat Room, and receiving good radio coverage, the single sold poorly and the band was subsequently dropped from the label Vocalion Pop.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 4, 2022 11:56:20 GMT
Great quality clips and audio sync by TullTapes
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 4, 2022 6:25:34 GMT
MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY LUKASWAS
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 4, 2022 6:05:24 GMT
4th June In 1887 Pasteur Institute founded by French biologist Louis Pasteur in Paris. In 1942 Capitol Record Co opens for business. In 1969 In Glenrowan, Australia, hundreds of people signed a petition protesting against the casting of Mick Jagger in the role of the Australian folk hero Ned Kelly in the film of the same name. The film, directed by Tony Richardson, was released in October 1970. In 1994 Wet Wet Wet started a fifteen-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Love Is All Around', from the film 'Four Weddings & A Funeral'. The song was written by Reg Presley of The Troggs and was a former Top 10 hit for his band in 1967.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 3, 2022 5:39:54 GMT
3rd June In 1889 The Canadian Pacific Railway is completed from coast to coast. In 1946 1st bikini bathing suit displayed in Paris. In 1965 Gemini 4 launched; 2nd US 2-man flight (McDivitt & White); mission included 1st US spacewalk. In 1970 Ray Davies of The Kinks travels round trip NY-London to change 1 word in "Lola," (Coca-Cola to Cherry Cola) because of BBC commercial reference ban.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 2, 2022 6:57:46 GMT
2nd June In 1914 Glenn Curtiss flies his Langley Aerodrome. In 1932 Fisherman George W. Perry catches the world record largemouth bass, weighing in at 22 pounds, 4 ounces, at Lake Montgomery, Georgia. In 1962 Owen Gray's 'Twist Baby' became the first single released on UK based Island Records. The label became home to Free, Traffic, Jethro Tull, Bob Marley and U2. In 1967 Capitol Records releases The Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in the US; it is their first album with identical track listings in US and UK, and goes to number one for 15 weeks in US, 22 weeks in UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 1, 2022 7:10:16 GMT
Someone is 60 years old today HAPPY BIRTHDAY REMY
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 1, 2022 7:01:39 GMT
1st June In 1880 The first pay telephone service in the United States is installed in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1933 Century of Progress world's fair opens in Chicago. In 1964 Rolling Stones arrive in New York's Kennedy International Airport for 1st US tour. In 1968 Simon And Garfunkel went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Mrs Robinson'. Featured in the Dustin Hoffman and Ann Bancroft film 'The Graduate', the song earned the duo a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1969.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 31, 2022 15:43:36 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on May 31, 2022 13:57:09 GMT
I felt pretty rotten this morning [my legal medications really helped ] but this did raise a chuckle . . . . . The government have learned so much from the Covid19 pandemic. £20bn just been spent on rolling out new tests for Monkey Pox.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 31, 2022 7:10:53 GMT
31st May In 1880 League of American Wheelmen (1st US bicycle association), forms in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1926 Kruger National Park is established as South Africa's first national park. In 1968 Movie star James Stewart retires from the US Air Force after 27 years of service. Also in 1968, Working on what will become The White Album, The Beatles added overdubs of bass and vocals on ‘Revolution’.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 30, 2022 5:46:05 GMT
30th May In 1906 Hersheypark, founded by Milton S. Hershey for the exclusive use of his employees, is opened. In 1914 The new and then largest Cunard ocean liner RMS Aquitania, 45,647 tons, sets sails on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England to New York City. In 1959 58th Women's French Championships: Christine Truman beats Zsuzsi Kormoczy (6-4, 7-5) In 1964 Beatles 1961 record of "Cry for a Shadow" is number one in Australia.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 29, 2022 6:56:34 GMT
29th May In 1692 Royal Hospital Chelsea Founder's Day first celebrated in London. In 1919 Charles Strite files patent for the automatic pop-up toaster. In 1953 Edmund Hillary (NZ) and Tenzing Norgay (Nepal) are first to reach the summit of Mount Everest as part of a British Expedition. In 1961 Ricky Nelson started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Travellin' Man'. The good old days of greasy hair
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Post by bunkerfan on May 28, 2022 15:25:25 GMT
I reviewed this book in depth on the Amazon (UK) site (as Ado). In my opinion its a dreadful,dreadful book . A bewildering and annoying read. Written in an overblown, pretentious style full of inaccuracies with too much personal opinion stated as fact (using as many wordy sentences strung together as he can , which ironically end up making little sense) . The books in this series purport to be a guide but this is a vanity project written by a guy who thinks he knows best. A very annoying read. As a small example he sees the wonderful "Broadsword and the Beast" as a "bland relic " of "paltry songwriting" thinks "Jack in the Green" is about May Day, and seems to believe "Rover" is about Ian Andersons dog!. The cover calls the series "On track"..... .. "Off track" more like! I read it so you don't have to! Thanks for that review 'adospencer'. You have just saved me upwards of £15.00. I do have a copy of 'Minstrels In The Gallery' which I loved. This is the only book I own about 'Tull'. I would be interested in any other Jethro Tull Book recommendations, if anybody can point me in the right direction. As well as owning a copy of 'Minstrels in the Gallery', I also have a copy of 'A Passion Play' by Brian Rabey which I like very much Read all about it...... jethrotull.proboards.com/thread/3033/passion-play-brian-rabey
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Post by bunkerfan on May 28, 2022 6:36:47 GMT
28th May In 1900 Total solar eclipse occurs. In 1929 1st all colour talking picture "On With the Show" exhibited (NYC) In 1951 Radio programme "Crazy People" (later titled The Goon Show) premieres on the BBC, created by Spike Milligan. In 2019 Motorhead’s 'Ace of Spades' was named Greatest Gambling Song of All Time.
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