Music History on June 29

1888 First (known) recording of classical music made, Handel's "Israel in Egypt" on wax cylinder

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1936 George M. Cohan is the first artist to be presented with a US Congressional Gold Medal, by Franklin D. Roosevelt (for raising war morale)

Composer, Actor and Singer George M. Cohan

1946 "Are You with It?" closes at Century Theater NYC after 264 performances
1946 "Billion Dollar Baby" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 219 performances

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1946 John Van Druten's stage play "I Remember Mama", marking the Broadway debut of Marlon Brando (20), in a minor role, closes at the Music Box Theatre, NYC, after 713 performances

1963 "Little Me" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC after 257 performances
1963 Beatles' 1st song "From Me to You" hits UK charts

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1967 Keith Richards is sentenced to 1 year in jail on drugs charge

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1968 "Tip-Toe Thru' The Tulips With Me" by Tiny Tim peaks at #17

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1971 Rolling Stones Mick Jagger & Keith Richards sentenced on drug offense

1980 "Sweeney Todd" closes at Uris Theater NYC after 557 performances

Jackie Mason - Brand New

1991 "Jackie Mason - Brand New" closes at Neil Simon Theater, NYC, after 216 performances

1992 "Salome" opens at Circle in Sq Theater NYC for 9 performances
1997 "American Daughter" closes at Cort Theater NYC after 88 performances
1997 "London Assurance" closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 72 performances

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2000 Eminem's mother goes to court claiming defamation of character in a $10 million civil suit, after taking exception to the line "My mother smokes more dope than I do" from her son's single 'My Name Is'