In 1923, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, an ordinance was passed forbidding dancers from gazing into the eyes of their partner.
In 1938, the classic song "Ain't Misbehavin'" was recorded by Fats Waller.
In 1948, the Orioles released their debut single, "It's Too Soon to Know." Its success marked the first time that black artists on what was then called a "race record" crossed over to the pop charts.
In 1958, Ricky Nelson recorded "Lonesome Town" and "I Got A Feeling." At a later date, the Jordanaires overdubbed background vocals for the tracks.
In 1959, "The Three Bells" by the Browns was the #1 song.
In 1960, the Four Preps appeared on CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1961, Elvis Presley started a three-week run at #1 on the US album chart with 'Something For Everybody' his sixth US #1 album.
In 1961, the Marvelettes released the single "Please Mr. Postman," which became the first #1 pop hit for any of the Motown labels. The recording features lead singer Gladys Horton hoping that the postman has brought her a letter from her boyfriend, who is away at war. Accompaniment is provided by the Funk Brothers, including Marvin Gaye on drums.
In 1965, the Rolling Stones started a three week run at #1 on the US album chart with 'Out Of Our Heads' the group's first US #1 album. It’s the first Rolling Stones album recorded in stereo. The LP contained such Stones' staples as "Satisfaction,""Play With Fire" and "The Last Time."
In 1965, the Lovin' Spoonful's "Do You Believe In Magic" was released. The peppy song was released as the first single from their debut album of the same name. It became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #9. According to the lyrics, the magic referenced in the title is the power of music to supply happiness and freedom to both those who make it and those who listen to it.
In 1966, on their last ever US tour the Beatles performed in two cities due to a cancellation due to rain the previous day. First they performed at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio. Then they flew to St. Louis, Missouri, for a concert at Busch Stadium, where they performed under a tarpaulin due to heavy rain. It was this gig that convinced Paul McCartney that The Beatles should stop performing live.
In 1966, the Doors were fired from the Whiskey-A-Go-Go following Jim Morrison’s profanity filled/Oedipus laced version of "The End." Fortunately, the band signed a recording contract with Elektra Records only days earlier.
In 1967, the Doors started recording their second album at Sunset Sound Studios, Hollywood, California.
In 1967, Pink Floyd ended their German tour when Syd Barrett disappeared.
In 1968, at EMI's Abbey Road Studios in London, the Beatles completed the track "Sexy Sadie" which they began recording on July 19.
In 1969, in Framingham, Massachusetts, Led Zeppelin performed at the Carousel Theatre.
In 1972, Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane was arrested after a fight broke out on stage during a concert when the police had been called 'pigs'. Grace Slick was maced and another group member injured at the show in Akron. Spectators threw rocks at the police, who responded with tear gas.
In 1975, the Eagles played the Paramount Northwest Theater in Seattle during their One Of These Nights tour.
In 1976, it was announced by RCA Victor records that the sales of Elvis Presley records passed the 400 million mark.
In 1976, the Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren's Utopia and Hot Tuna all appeared at the Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England,
In 1978, Aerosmith recorded "Come Together" for the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band soundtrack. George Martin produced the Beatles’ cover.
In 1980, the show Pirates of Penzance opened on Broadway with Linda Ronstadt in the lead.
In 1983, Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone had a four-hour brain surgery operation, after being found unconscious in a New York Street where he had been involved in a fight.
In 1984, Tina Turner's comeback album, 'Private Dancer,' was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and the single from it, "What's Love Got To Do With It," was certified Gold.
In 1986, jazz trumpeter Thad Jones, who played with the Count Basie Orchestra (1954-1963) before leading a big band with drummer Mel Lewis during the 1960s and 1970s, died at age 63.
In 1990, Ratt released the album 'Detonator.'
In 1993, Los Angeles police raided Michael Jackson's Neverland estate looking for evidence of child abuse.
In 1993, the soundtrack from the film 'Sleepless In Seattle' went to #1 on the US album chart.
In 1994, interrupting her concert at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, Whitney Houston asked that the spotlight be turned on Justin and Sydney Simpson, whose father O.J. Simpson was currently on trial for murdering their mother Nicole.
In 1995, R.E.M. sued Hershey Foods, claiming the company exploited its name when it ran a "Kit Kat - R.E.M. Concert" sweepstakes in Hershey candy bars. The suit was eventually dropped.
In 1996, former Talking Heads lead singer David Byrne sued to prevent the rest of the group from touring as "The Heads." The suit was settled out of court.
In 1996, Rick James was released from Folsom State Penitentiary in California after serving two years of his original five-year sentence for kidnapping and torture.
In 1997, at a press conference in the San Francisco Hard Rock Cafe, Carlos Santana unveiled a limited-edition t-shirt bearing his artwork. He autographed 500 of the shirts for distribution to foreign and domestic markets.
In 1998, Journey performed at the Kentucky State Fair with Steve Augeri as lead singer, following the departure of Steve Perry. Augeri remained with the band for eight years.
In 2000, Survivor filed a lawsuit against TVT Records after they released a soundtrack to the TV show ‘Survivor.’ Survivor guitarist Frankie Sullivan said, "It’s unfortunate that after 23 years of building, promoting, and protecting the name of our band, someone can suddenly come along and release a recording that uses our name and takes away everything we have worked for."
In 2002, African and Carribean stamps were issued honoring American girl groups.
In 2003, at the Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Johnny Cash recorded his final song "Engine One-Forty-Three," three weeks before his death.
In 2005, in Crawford, Texas, singer/activist Joan Baez camped with protesters outside U.S. President George W. Bush's ranch.
In 2005, in Boston, the Rolling Stones began their Bigger Bang tour with a concert at Fenway Park.
In 2006, a man surfing the Internet in America foiled three men who broke into a Liverpool shop in Liverpool, England. The man who had logged onto a site streaming live footage of Mathew Street and a forthcoming Beatles festival saw the men smashing a window of a shop and climb inside. He phoned Merseyside police who arrested the men.
Also in 2006, German prosecutors announced that they had decided against opening an investigation into Madonna after she performed a controversial mock crucifixion scene at a concert on August 20.
In 2007, "Dear Mr. Fantasy: A Celebration For Jim Capaldi" was released. The album was a London tribute to the late Traffic percussionist/vocalist. There are performances by Capaldi's Traffic bandmate Steve Winwood, the Who's Pete Townshend, ex-Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, the Eagles' Joe Walsh, Bad Company's Simon Kirke and former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord.
In 2008, pedophile and ex-pop star Gary Glitter returned to Thailand after being refused entry to Hong Kong. Chinese authorities informed the UK Foreign Office they had barred Glitter from entry. He was earlier deported from Vietnam after spending almost three years in jail for sexually abusing two girls. He flew to Hong Kong from Bangkok after refusing to fly to the UK, and had made a plea for medical treatment after saying he was suffering a heart attack.
In 2008, Nashville session drummer Buddy Harman died of congestive heart failure at age 79. His playing can be heard on more than 18,000 recordings, including "Little Sister" by Elvis Presley, "Crazy" by Patsy Cline, "Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash's "Ring Of Fire," and Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man." He was also the first house drummer for the Grand Ole Opry.
In 2009, R&B singer/Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Johnny Carter, a member of the Flamingos and later the Dells, died of lung cancer at age 75.
In 2012, Lisa Marie Presley made her Grand Ole Opry debut where she wowed the sold-out audience by performing three songs from her current album, "Storm & Grace".
In 2013, legendary concert promoter Sid Bernstein, best known for booking the Beatles at Carnegie Hall and later Shea Stadium, died at the age of 95. He also worked with other British groups, including the Rolling Stones, the Kinks and the Animals.
