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2011 – Beatles memorabilia museum opens in Buenos Aires — 2011 – Beatles memorabilia museum opens in Buenos Aires A brick from The Cavern Club, a check for 11 pounds signed by Ringo Starr, an “authentic” Beatles wig. These and thousands [...]

2009 – Boy George was sentenced to 15 months in prison after being convicted of falsely — 2009 – Boy George was sentenced to 15 months in prison after being convicted of falsely imprisoning a male escort. The Culture Club frontman denied the charge at Snaresbrook crown [...]

2008 – Radiohead were forced to abandon an intimate gig at Rough — 2008 – Radiohead were forced to abandon an intimate gig at Rough Trade East records in London after police raised safety fears. The band moved the gig to a nearby [...]

2007 – James ‘Pookie’ Hudson the lead singer of the 50′s doo-wop groups — 2007 – James ‘Pookie’ Hudson the lead singer of the 50′s doo-wop groups the Spaniels died. Their 1954 hit ‘Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight’ was featured in such films as Three Men [...]

2007 – Bob Dylan and his brother bought Aultmore House a mansion — 2007 – Bob Dylan and his brother bought Aultmore House a mansion in the Scottish Cairngorms National Park, near Nethybridge, Inverness-shire. Bob Dylan has just purchased a sprawling Scottish estate. Britain’s [...]

2006 – The Japanese government names female pop du… — 2006 – The Japanese government names female pop duo Puffy as goodwill ambassadors to the United States. The act, comprised of Ami Onuki and Yumi Yoshimura, fronts an initiative to [...]

2005 – The Killers started a two week run at No.1 on the UK charts — 2005 – The Killers started a two week run at No.1 on the UK charts with their debut album ‘Hot Fuss.’ The Las Vegas band also entered the UK singles [...]

2005 – Elvis Presley’s single ‘One Night’ made chart history by — 2005 – Elvis Presley’s single ‘One Night’ made chart history by becoming the 1,000th UK number one. Elvis, who led last week’s chart with ‘Jailhouse Rock’, had now scored more [...]

2004 – Michael Jackson appeared in court and pleaded not guilty — 2004 – Michael Jackson appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to seven charges of child molestation. The singer who arrived 21 minutes late was told off by the Santa [...]

2003 – Tori Amos played the first of two nights at the Hammersmith — 2003 – Tori Amos played the first of two nights at the Hammersmith Carling Apollo in London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – Steve Strange former front man of 1980′s band Visage — 2003 – Steve Strange former front man of 1980′s band Visage told a London court he was robbed of a bracelet given to him by Kylie Minogue after being beaten [...]

2002 – Dido finds her nomination for a best Britis… — 2002 – Dido finds her nomination for a best British newcomer Brit Award revoked after officials realize she isn’t that new after all. The singer’s song “Thank You” was made [...]

2002 – Adam Ant (Stuart Goddard), the flamboyant p… — 2002 – Adam Ant (Stuart Goddard), the flamboyant pop singer who scored hits in the Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Coasters singer Will Jones died aged 71. (1958 US No.1 single ‘Yakety — Coasters 2000 – Coasters singer Will Jones died aged 71. (1958 US No.1 single ‘Yakety Yak’, 1959 US No.2 and UK No.6 single ‘Charlie Brown’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – The Manic Street Preachers went to No.1 on the UK singles char — 2000 – The Manic Street Preachers went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘The Masses Against The Classes’, the bands second UK No.1 single. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – it was reported that Mick Jagger had lost the chance of a k — 2000 – it was reported that Mick Jagger had lost the chance of a knighthood because of his errant ways. British Prime Minister Tony Blair had second thoughts about the [...]

1999 – Brandy started a two week run at No.1 on the — 1999 – Brandy started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with the Diane Warren song ‘Have You Ever’ a No.13 hit in the UK. Be Sociable, [...]

1999 – Trisha Yearwood gets a special proposal on … — 1999 – Trisha Yearwood gets a special proposal on the same stage where she was married in 1994. After Yearwood, making a guest appearance on the historic Ryman Auditorium stage, [...]

1999 – Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the oft-busted rapper, p… — 1999 – Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the oft-busted rapper, pleads not guilty to charges of attempted murder in the first degree, attempted murder in the second degree and two counts of [...]

1999 – Legendary Los Angeles nightclub the Whisky … — 1999 – Legendary Los Angeles nightclub the Whisky A Go-Go begins a weeklong slate of concerts to mark its 35th anniversary. The concerts feature acts who have previously played the [...]

1998 – The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Ut… — 1998 – The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah cancels the premiere of Nick Broomfield’s documentary “Kurt and Courtney,” about late Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain and his widow, Courtney [...]

1996 – Jamaican authorities opened fire on Jimmy Buffett’s seaplane — Jimmy Buffett 1996 – Jamaican authorities opened fire on Jimmy Buffett’s seaplane, mistaking it for a drug trafficker’s plane. U2 singer Bono was also on the plane; neither singer was injured [...]

1996 – Wayne Newton performs his 25,000th Vegas sh… — 1996 – Wayne Newton performs his 25,000th Vegas show. Newton had already performed more shows as a headliner on Las Vegas’ famed Strip than any other entertainer in the city’s [...]

1995 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “On Bended Kne… — 1995 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “On Bended Knee,” Boyz II Men. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1994 – Donny Osmond took part in a charity boxing match held in Chicago — 1994 – Donny Osmond took part in a charity boxing match held in Chicago against former Partridge Family member Danny Bonaduce, Donny lost 2-1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1992 – Eric Clapton recorded his unplugged session for MTV. — 1992 -  Eric Clapton recorded his unplugged session for MTV. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1990 – Ike Turner was convicted of driving under the influence — Ike Turner 1990 – Ike Turner was convicted of driving under the influence of cocaine and being under the influence of cocaine and sentenced to a four year prison sentence in [...]

1989 – Bryan Ferry played the first of three nights at London’s Wembley — 1989 – Bryan Ferry played the first of three nights at London’s Wembley Arena. Tickets were £12.50 ($21.25). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1989 – Michael Jackson played the first of five nights at the Memorial — 1989 – Michael Jackson played the first of five nights at the Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. These were the last shows on the singers Bad World Tour. [...]

1988 – Wet Wet Wet went to No.1 on the UK album chart — 1988 – Wet Wet Wet went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut LP ‘Popped In ‘Souled Out’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1988 – Tina Turner gave herself a place in the record books — Tina Turner 1988 – Tina Turner gave herself a place in the record books when she performed in front of 182,000 people in Rio De Janeiro. The largest audience ever for [...]

1988 – George Michael went to No.1 on the US album charts — George "Wham!" Michael 1988 – George Michael went to No.1 on the US album charts with his debut solo album ‘Faith’. It went on to sell over 8 million copies. Be Sociable, [...]

1988 – former Go-Go’s singer Belinda Carlisle scored her — Belinda Carlisle 1988 – former Go-Go’s singer Belinda Carlisle scored her first UK No.1 single with ‘Heaven Is A Place On Earth.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1988 – 24 years after The Beatles first topped the chart, George — George Harrison 1988 – 24 years after The Beatles first topped the chart, George Harrison went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Got My Mind Set On You’. Be Sociable, [...]

1987 – TV presenter Jools Holland was suspended from Channel 4′s — 1987 – TV presenter Jools Holland was suspended from Channel 4′s UK music show The Tube for 6 weeks, after using the phrase ‘groovy fuckers’ during a live trailer broadcast [...]

1985 – David Bowie’s schizophrenic half-brother Terry Burnes killed himself — David Bowie 1985 – David Bowie’s schizophrenic half-brother Terry Burnes killed himself after laying down on the railway lines at Coulsdon South station, London. He was killed instantly by a passing [...]

1984 – Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested in Barbados for — Paul McCartney 1984 – Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested in Barbados for drug possession and were each fined $200 (£117). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Down Under,’… — 1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Down Under,” Men at Work. The song holds at No. 1 for three weeks, drops behind Toto’s “Africa,” then reclaims the top [...]

1982 – Born on this day, Samuel Dylan Murray Preston, lead singer of The Ordinary Boys. — 1982 – Born on this day, Samuel Dylan Murray Preston, lead singer of The Ordinary Boys. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1982 – Bucks Fizz were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with — 1982 – Bucks Fizz were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their second No.1 ‘Land Of Make Believe’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1981 – Born on this day, Nick Valensi, guitar, The Strokes, (2001 — The Strokes 1981 – Born on this day, Nick Valensi, guitar, The Strokes, (2001 UK No. 14 single, ‘Last Nite’ 2001 UK No.2 album ‘Is This It’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1980 – Paul McCartney was jailed for nine days in Tokyo — Paul McCartney 1980 – Paul McCartney was jailed for nine days in Tokyo for marijuana possession after being found with 219g on his arrival at Narita Airport in Japan. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1979 – Born on this day, Aaliyah, US singer, actress, killed1979 – Born on this day, Aaliyah, US singer, actress, killed — Aaliyah 1979 – Born on this day, Aaliyah, US singer, actress, killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas 25/8/01. (2000, US No.1 single ‘Try Again’, 2002 UK No.1 single ‘More [...]

1979 – Cher’s divorce from Gregg Allman was finalised. — Gregg and Cher 1979 – Cher’s divorce from Gregg Allman was finalised. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1979 – Cher and Greg Allman are divorced. … — 1979 – Cher and Greg Allman are divorced. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1978 – Sex Pistol, Sid Vicious fell through a glass door at a — Sex Pistols 1978 – Sex Pistol, Sid Vicious fell through a glass door at a San Francisco hotel, took a drug overdose and was rushed to hospital. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1977 – Actor and singer David Soul was at No.1 on the UK singles — David Soul 1977 – Actor and singer David Soul was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Don’t Give Up On Us’, his first of two No.1 UK singles. Be Sociable, [...]

1976 – “Donny & Marie,” a one-hour music variety… — 1976 – “Donny & Marie,” a one-hour music variety show, premieres on ABC-TV. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1974 – The New Seekers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with — 1974 – The New Seekers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their second and final UK No.1 single ‘You Won’t Find Another Fool Like Me’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – Bruce Springsteen appeared at Villanova University appearing — 1973 – Bruce Springsteen appeared at Villanova University appearing to an audience of 25 people. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1970 – Born on this day, Brendan O’Hare, Teenage Fanclub, (1992 UK No. 31 single ‘What You Do To Me’). — 1970 – Born on this day, Brendan O’Hare, Teenage Fanclub, (1992 UK No. 31 single ‘What You Do To Me’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1970 – Police close an exhibition of John Lennon’s… — 1970 – Police close an exhibition of John Lennon’s lithographs at a London gallery for alleged obscenity. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – Marmalade were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their — 1969 – Marmalade were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of The Beatles song ‘Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – Born on this day, Maxine Jones, singer, En Vogue, (1992 US — 1965 – Born on this day, Maxine Jones, singer, En Vogue, (1992 US No.2 & UK No.4 single ‘My Lovin’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – The Beatles played the last of a 16 night run billed as ‘Another — The Beatles 1965 – The Beatles played the last of a 16 night run billed as ‘Another Beatles’ Christmas Show’ that had started on Jan 1st at The Hammersmith Odeon, London. Be [...]

1964 – The Beatles played two shows at the Olympia Theatre, Paris, France — The Beatles 1964 – The Beatles played two shows at the Olympia Theatre, Paris, France, the first of an 18-night engagement. This first show was attended mostly by Paris’ “top society” [...]

1962 – Born on this day, Paul Webb, bass, Talk Talk, (1986 UK No — 1962 – Born on this day, Paul Webb, bass, Talk Talk, (1986 UK No.16 single ‘Life’s What You Make It’) Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1959 – Sade Adu (Helen Folasade Adu) is born in Ib… — 1959 – Sade Adu (Helen Folasade Adu) is born in Ibadan, Nigeria. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1957 – The Cavern Club opened in Liverpool. It became the home — The Cavern Club 1957 – The Cavern Club opened in Liverpool. It became the home of many Liverpool bands including The Beatles who appeared at the club 292 times. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1957 – Arturo Toscanini dies of natural causes. Ag… — 1957 – Arturo Toscanini dies of natural causes. Age 89. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1946 – Born on this day, Ronnie Milsap, blind US singer, (1981 US No.5 — 1946 – Born on this day, Ronnie Milsap, blind US singer, (1981 US No.5 single ‘There’s No Gettin’ Over Me’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1942 – Born on this day, Barbara Lynn, US singer, (1962 US No.8 — 1942 – Born on this day, Barbara Lynn, US singer, (1962 US No.8 single ‘You’ll Lose A Good Thing’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1942 – Born on this day, William Francis, keyboards, vocals, Dr Hook, (1972 — 1942 – Born on this day, William Francis, keyboards, vocals, Dr Hook, (1972 UK No.2 & US No.5 single ‘Sylvia’s Mother’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1942 – Born on this day, Raymond Philips, The Nashville Teens, (1964 — 1942 – Born on this day, Raymond Philips, The Nashville Teens, (1964 UK No.6 & US No.16 single ‘Tobacco Road’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1937 – Born on this day, Bob Bogle, guitar, The Ventures, (1960 UK N — 1937 – Born on this day, Bob Bogle, guitar, The Ventures, (1960 UK No.4 single ‘Perfidia’, 1960 US No.2 ‘Walk Don’t Run’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1928 – Singer Pilar Lorengar is born Pilar Loranza… — 1928 – Singer Pilar Lorengar is born Pilar Loranza Garcia. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1902 – Composer Evelyn Levine is born. … — 1902 – Composer Evelyn Levine is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]