1968 – “The Doors are Open” was aired on British TV. The show was a documentary about the Doors.
1969 – For the first time in Beatles history a George Harrison song got the A side of a 45, “Something”/”Come Together.”
1976 – “Disco Duck” by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots received a gold record. The song became only the fourth single to be certified platinum in December of 1976.
1978 – Benny Andersson and Frida Lyngstad (Anni-Frid Lyngstad) of ABBA were married.
1980 – Ex-Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten was arrested in Dublin for his involvement in a barroom brawl.
1983 – Barry Manilow played a concert for charity at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The show was attended by Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
1990 – Metallica began recording their self-titled album (also known as The Black Album).
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