Music Calendar...

In 1960 Dick Clark appears on the cover of TV Guide.
In 1964 Rod Stewart records his first single, "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl."
In 1965 The Byrds begin recording "Turn! Turn! Turn!"
In 1966 "Last Train To Clarksville" by The Monkees and "Walk Away Renee" by Left Banke both enter the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1966 The Beatles' "Revolver" hits #1 on the U.S. albums chart and stayed there for 6 weeks.
In 1966 "You Can't Hurry Love" by the Supremes begins a 2-week run at #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1975 The albums "Kiss Alive" by Kiss and "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd are both released.
In 1975 "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John is certified gold.
In 1977 "Blue Bayou" by Linda Ronstadt enters the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1978 The Rolling Stones' album "Emotional Rescue" is certified gold.
In 1982 Decca releases the Beatles' album "The Complete Silver Beatles."
In 1983 Sting leaves the "Police" for a solo career.
In 1983 "Heart & Soul" by Huey Lewis & the News and "Rockit" by Herbie Hancock both enter the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1983 "Maniac" by Michael Sembello hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks.
In 1987 Michael Jackson begins his "Bad" tour at Tokyo's Korakuen Stadium.
In 1988 Leader Federal Savings & Loan in Memphis issues a commemorative Elvis Presley Mastercard featuring his photo.
In 1988 "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks.
In 1990 Will Smith (aka the Fresh Prince) makes his TV debut in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" on NBC.
In 1990 The Hard Rock Cafe opens in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In 1992 Garth Brooks cancels his world tour and announces plans to take eight months off to be with his family.
In 1992 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces 8 new inductees, including Van Morrison, the Doors, Etta James, Sly & the Family Stone, Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Frankie Lymon.
In 1992 "This Used To Be My Playground" by Madonna is certified gold.
In 1995 Cyndi Lauper wins an Emmy for her guest appearance on the NBC sitcom "Mad About You" and Barbra Streisand wins her first Emmy in 30 years for the HBO special "Barbra Streisand: The Concert."
In 1996 Sheryl Crow's self-titled second album is banned in Wal-Mart stores because of the song, "Love Is A Good Thing," which mentioned kids killing each other with "a gun they bought at Wal-Mart."
In 1997 Celebrating his 80th birthday, John Lee Hooker holds a live chat through ET Online on MSN.
In 1998 The Beastie Boys receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 15th annual MTV Video Music Awards, while Madonna wins in six categories.
In 1998 Mac Davis receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 1998 Monica's single "The First Night" and Barenaked Ladies' album "Rock Spectacle" are both certified platinum.
In 2001 Country singer Chris Cagle marries school teacher Elizabeth Filer.

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