The Twist Dance Craze
1960 Chubby Checker releases his version of "The Twist" in the US (date approximate)
- 1961 "Donnybrook!" closes at 46th St Theater NYC after 68 performances
Music History
1963 Paul McCartney is fined £17 for speeding
Music History
1965 Leonard Bernstein premieres his "Chichester Psalms" for chorus and orchestra at Philharmonic Hall, NYC
Sweet Charity
1967 Neil Simon, Cy Coleman, and Dorothy Fields' musical "Sweet Charity", starring Gwen Verdon, and directed by Bob Fosse, closes at the Palace Theater, NYC, after 608 performances; wins a Tony Award for choreography
Creedence Clearwater Revival
1968 Fantasy Records releases the self-titled debut album "Creedence Clearwater Revival"; it feature's their cover of Dale Hawkin's "Susie Q"
Music History
1972 "Honky Chateau" becomes Elton John's first No. 1 album in the US, includes hit "Rocket Man"
Music History
1973 Ray Davies announces his retirement from The Kinks, then attempts suicide; neither effort successful
The Pirates of Penzance
1983 Film version of "The Pirates of Penzance", starring Kevin Kline, Linda Ronstadt, and Angela Lansbury premieres in US
I'm Stepping Out
1984 John Lennon's single "I'm Stepping Out" released posthumously
Music History
1987 Boy George barred from British TV show, he may be a bad influence
Album Release
2014 Jason Mraz releases his fifth studio album, "Yes!"
Music History
2015 Robbie Williams announces he is returning to boy band Take That
- 2022 Elton John kicks off the North American leg of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour" at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ed Sheeran and Eminem Duet
2023 Singer Ed Sheeran welcomes surprise guest Eminem for two duets during his concert at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
