1945 – Ernest Tubb recorded “It Just Doesn’t Matter Now” and “Love Turns to Hate.”
1962 – George Martin had the Beatles return to EMI’s Abbey Road to re-record “Love Me Do.” They also recorded “P.S. I Love You” and an early version of “Please Please Me.”
1964 – George Harrison formed Mornyork Ltd. as his own song publishing company. The name was later changed to Harrisongs, Ltd.
1967 – “All You Need Is Love” by the Beatles was certified as a million seller.
1967 – The Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour” bus began cruising the English countryside.
1968 – Larry Graham, of Sly and the Family Stone, was arrested for possession of cannabis. The groups TV appearance and hotel reservations were canceled as a result.
1971 – The animated “The Jackson Five” TV series debuted on ABC.
1975 – Aerosmith’s self-titled debut album was certified gold.
1977 – Bernie Taupin made his television acting debut on ABC’s “The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew meet Dracula.” He played the character Circus. Taupin was known for being Elton John’s lyricist.
1977 – David Bowie and Bing Crosby recorded a duet version of “The Little Drummer Boy.” The song appeared on Crosby’s “Merrie Olde Christmas” LP.
1984 – Bruce Springsteen broke the attendance record at Philadelphia’s Spectrum. 16,800 fans attended the first of six sold-out shows.
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