1954 – The Drifters recorded “White Christmas.”
1955 – James Brown recorded “Please Please Please.”
1959 – Frankie Avalon and Jimmy Clanton took over headlining the Winter Dance Party after the death of Buddy Holly.
1961 – Johnny Burnette was rushed to a hospital in Hollywood for an emergency appendectomy.
1966 – The Rolling Stones’ “19th Nervous Breakdown” was released in the U.K.
1969 – “Carl Perkins Day” was celebrated in Jackson, TN.
1971 – Diana Ross guest starred on Danny Thomas’ “Make Room For Granddaddy” TV show.
1976 – Fleetwood Mac’s single “Rhiannon” was released.
1977 – “American Bandstand” celebrated its 25th anniversary with an ABC-TV special hosted by Dick Clark.
1977 – Fleetwood Mac’s album “Rumours” was released.
1983 – Karen Carpenter died from heartbeat irregularities brought on by chemical imbalances associated with anorexia nervosa.
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