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“Born Today” Allegra Versace (29) Michael Phelps (30) Fantasia (31) Cheryl Cole (32) Gugu Mbatha-Raw (32) Patrick Wolf (32) Willam Belli (33) Lizzy Caplan (33) Rick Gonzalez (36) Karen Gravano (36) Monica Potter (44) Phil Anselmo (47) Peter Outerbridge (49) Mike Tyson (49) (Featured Above) Big Ang (55) Vincent D’Onofrio (56) David Alan Grier (59) David Garrison (63) Leonard Whiting (65) Nancy Dussault (79) Lena Horne (RIP) “Died Today” Chet Atkins (Born: June 20, 1924 / Died: June 30, 2001) Buddy Hackett (Born: August 31, 1924 / Died: June 30, 2003) “Movies” Click on the movie title to watch it’s trailer. 1965 - Ski Party 1965 - Tickle Me 1967 - The St. Valentine's Day Massacre 1971 - The Million Dollar Duck 1971 - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971 - Carnal Knowledge 1972 - Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1989 - The Karate Kid, Part III 1989 - Do The Right Thing 1989 - Great Balls of Fire! 1995 - Apollo 13 1995 - Judge Dredd 1995 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 1999 - South Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut 1999 - Wild Wild West 2000 - The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle 2000 - The Perfect Storm “Music” 1939 - Frank Sinatra made his first appearance with Harry James’ band. 1956 - Fats Domino remained at #1 for a seventh week on the R&B chart with "I'm In Love Again". 1958 - "Yakety Yak" by the Coasters was the new #1 R&B song. 1962 - Ray Charles made it six weeks in a row on top the R&B chart with "I Can't Stop Loving You". 1962 - Mike Sarne and Wendy Richards were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Come Outside.' Richards went on to become a famous tv actress. 1966 - The Supremes made the studio recording of "You Keep Me Hangin' On." 1969 - Fleetwood Mac, Pentangle and Duster Bennett all appeared at London's Royal Albert Hall 'Pop Proms.' 1971 - CCR released the single "Sweet Hitch Hiker" on Fantasy Records. 1973 - George Harrison knocked Paul McCartney from the top of the US singles chart with 'Give Me Love, Give Me Peace On Earth'. His second US No.1, a No.8 hit in the UK was the opening track on his 1973 album Living in the Material World 1973 - Slade were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Skweeze Me Pleeze Me', the group's fifth UK No.1 and second single to enter the chart at No.1. 1975 - A new female singer with a familiar last name released her first single. On this date, Natalie Cole released "This Will Be". 1975 - The Jackson 5 announced they were leaving Motown for Epic Records. Since Motown owned their name, the group would change it to the Jacksons. 1976 - Stuart Goddard, (Adam Ant), placed the following ad in the classified section of the Melody Maker, 'Beat on a bass, with the B-Sides.' Andy Warren answered the ad and the pair went on to form Adam and The Ants. 1977 - The album "Love Gun" was released by KISS. 1978 - United Artists released The Buzzcocks single 'Love You More', at 1 minute 29 seconds it was the second shortest single ever released. Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs 1960 hit 'Stay' was the shortest hit at one minute 28 seconds. 1979 - One Hit Wonder Anita Ward started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Ring My Bell', also a UK No.1. 1984 - "When Doves Cry from Prince took over at #1 on the R&B chart. 1984 - Huey Lewis and the News went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Sports'. 1986 - Madonna released the album "True Blue." 1986 - Steve Winwood released "Back in the High Life." 1990 - New Kids On The Block started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Step By Step'. The group's third US No.1, a No.2 hit in the UK. Their album 'Step By Step' also went to No.1 on the UK album chart today. 1992 - Boyz II Men released the single "End Of The Road". 1995 - Garth Brooks was given a star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame. The Country singer buried the master tapes of his 'Hits' album under the star. 1996 - Neil Young premiered his album, "Broken Arrow" via the Internet. 1998 - The Lucinda Williams album "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" was released. “TV/Radio Today” 1932 - "Vic and Sade" debuted on NBC radio. 1952 - CBS-TV debuted "The Guiding Light." 1978 - Jethro Tull, Robert Palmer and Flo & Eddie performed on the smash television show Midnight Special. “Other Important Events…” 1936 - Margaret Mitchell’s book, "Gone with the Wind," was published. 1958 - The U.S. Congress passed a law authorizing the admission of Alaska as the 49th state in the Union. 1960 - In London, the musical "Oliver!" permiered in the West End. 1962 - Los Angeles Dodger Sandy Koufax pitched his first no-hitter in a game with the New York Mets. mlbfacts.tumblr.com 1970 - The Cincinnati Reds moved to their new home at Riverfront Stadium. 1975 - Cher married Greg Allman four days after her divorcing Sonny Bono, the couple split after ten days, followed by a three year on and off marriage. 1977 - Marvel Comics launched a comic book based on the rock group KISS 1974 - The July 4th scene from the Steven Spielberg movie "Jaws" was filmed. 1984 - The longest professional football game took place in the United States Football League (USFL). The Los Angeles Express beat the Michigan Panthers 27-21 after 93 minutes and 33 seconds. 1990 - Police raided Chuck Berry's estate and seized homemade porn videos, drugs and guns. 1994 - The U.S. Figure Skating Association stripped Tonya Harding of the 1994 national championship and banned her from the organization for life for an attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan.