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- 1975 – Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a British surreal comedy film concerning the Arthurian legend, written and performed by the comedy group of Monty Python, and directed by Gilliam and Jones.
- 1992 – Sidekicks, action film premiered on this day. The movie stars Jonathan Brandis and Chuck Norris.
- 1993 – This Boy’s Life, a film adaptation of the memoir premiered.
- 1965 – Bruce Johnston joined the Beach Boys as the permanent replacement for Brian Wilson.
- 1965 – The Rolling Stones made their first live appearance on British TV’s “Ready Steady Go!”
- 1966 – Jeff Beck collapsed onstage during a Yardbirds concert in France.
- 1970 – Paul McCartney quit the Beatles.
- 1971 – The Elton John album “11-17-70” was released.
- 1973 – Paul McCartney and Wings released the song “My Love” in the U.S.
- 1976 – Phil Ochs committed suicide at the age of 35.
- 1977 – Shaun Cassidy performed “Da Doo Ron Ron” on “American Bandstand.”
- 1981 – The Sam Goody record chain and a top company executive were convicted of trafficking pirated tapes.
- 1983 – Dave Mustaine played his last show with Metallica. He was fired from the band two days later.
- 1988 – Dave Prater (Sam & Dave) died in a car accident.
- 1990 – Billy Idol released the single “Cradle of Love.”
- 1954 – WECT TV channel 6 in Wilmington, NC (NBC/CBS) begins broadcasting
- 1990 – “Capital News” starring Lloyd Bridges premieres on ABC-TV
- 1967 – Shortwave broadcaster Radio NY Worldwide’s transmitter burns down
- 1950 – Bob Hope made his first television appearance on “Star-Spangled Review” on NBC-TV.
- 1945 – National Football League officials decreed that it was mandatory for football players to wear socks in all league games.
- 1959 – NASA announced the selection of America’s first seven astronauts.
- 1963 – Winston Churchill became the first honorary U.S. citizen.
- 1965 – “TIME” magazine featured a cover with the entire “Peanuts” comic gang.
- 1965 – The Houston Astrodome held its first baseball game.
- 1967 – The first Boeing 737 was rolled out for use.
- 1968 – Murdered civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was buried.
- 1976 – The U.S. and Russia agreed on the size of nuclear tests for peaceful use.
- 1981 – The U.S. Submarine George Washington struck and sunk a small Japanese freighter in the East China Sea. The Nissho Maru’s captain and first mate died.
- 1983 – The space shuttle Challenger concluded it first flight.