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On this day in 1978 - Rod Stewart Hits Number One

On this day in 1978 - Rod Stewart was at No.1 on the singles chart with 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy', the singers fifth chart topper. A plagiarism lawsuit by Brazilian musician Jorge Ben Jor…
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On this day in 1970 - George Harrison's 'All Things Must Pass' is released

On this day in 1970 - George Harrison released All Things Must Pass which includes the hit singles 'My Sweet Lord' and 'What Is Life', as well as songs such as 'Isn't It a Pity'…
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Born on this day in 1939 - Tina Turner

Born on this day in 1939 - American singer, songwriter Tina Turner, (Annie Mae Bullock), who with Ike & Tina Turner had the 1966 UK No.3 single 'River Deep Mountain High', 1971 US No.4 single…
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On this day in 1976 - The Band Perform for the Last Time

On this day in 1976 - The Band made their final performance; 'The Last Waltz' held on American Thanksgiving Day, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The show also featured Joni Mitchell, Dr John, Neil…
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Born on this day in 1950 - Tina Weymouth

Born on this day in 1950 - American musician Tina Weymouth, bassist with Talking Heads, who had the 1983 US No.9 single 'Burning Down The House', 1985 UK No.6 single 'Road To Nowhere'. Also a…
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On this day in 1987 - Billy Idol Hits Number One with 'Mony Mony'

On this day in 1987 - Billy Idol knocked Tiffany from the No.1 single position on the US singles chart with his version of Tommy James ' Mony Mony'. Tiffany had been at No.1 with…
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Born on this day in 1946 - Duane Allman

Born on this day in 1946 - Duane Allman, guitarist, and co-founder and leader of The Allman Brothers Band who released the classic album Eat a Peach in 1972 and had the 1973 US No.12…
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On this day in 1988 - Bon Jovi Hits Number One with 'Bad Medicine'

On this day in 1988 - Bon Jovi started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with lead single from the band's album New Jersey, 'Bad Medicine', which became the group's…
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On this day in 1978 - Billy Joel Hits No. 1 with '52nd Street'

On this day in 1978 - Billy Joel went to No.1 on the US album chart with his sixth studio album, '52nd Street'. His first US No.1 album was also the first commercial album to…
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On this day in 1980 - Blondie Hits Number One with 'The Tide Is High'

On this day in 1980 - Blondie had their fifth UK No.1 single and third No.1 of this year with 'The Tide Is High' a song written by reggae star John Holt, also a No.1…
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