1973 – Diana Ross’ “Touch Me In The Morning” hits #1, where it stays for one week.
1977 – Elvis Presley’s funeral is held at Graceland, where 150 guests are invited inside and about 75,000 fans pay their respects outside.
1978 – The Temptations’ Melvin “Blue” Franklin is shot four times in the hand and leg during an attempted carjacking in Los Angeles, but survives.
1982 – The Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool, England, renames some streets in honor of the band members. There is John Lennon Drive, Paul McCartney Way, George Harrison Close, Ringo Starr Drive, and even Sutcliffe Street (in honor of original bass player Stu Sutcliffe).
1986 – Bon Jovi release their third album, Slippery When Wet, which catapults them to the top with the hits “You Give Love A Bad Name” and “Livin’ On A Prayer.” Seasoned from years of touring, the group is ready for the big crowds and quickly become a top live draw.
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