1964 – The Beatles performed for the second time on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” They had made their first appearance on the show only a week before.
1968 – In Detroit, MI, Aretha Franklin day was declared.
1971 – Aretha Franklin recorded “Spanish Harlem.” It was released on July 9.
1971 – Alan David Pasaro sued the Rolling Stones charging them with invasion of privacy. The charge stemmed from the footage of a stabbing in the film “Gimme Shelter.” Pasaro was tried and acquitted for the stabbing death.
1972 – Ricky Nelson began his first British tour.
1975 – Cher’s weekly TV show premiered with guests Tatum O’Neal, Raquel Welch and Wayne Rogers.
1984 – Jerry Lee Lewis surrendered to federal authorities to answer income tax evasion charges. He was later acquitted.
1988 – Billy Vera received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
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