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"BORN TODAY" Cee-Lo 1974 - (Goodie Mob) Idina Menzel 1971 - Actress, singer, and songwriter. Tammy Parks 1965 - Actress (Attack of 60' Centerfold) Wynonna Judd (Christina Judd) 1964 - Country music singer (Judds-Why Not Me) Tom Morello 1964 - American guitarist (Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine), Mark Sheppard 1964 - Actor and Musician (Supernatural) Tonya Pinkins 1962 - Actress in television, film and theater and author (All My Children) Ralph Carter 1961 - Actor (Michael Evans-Good Times) Ted McGinley 1958 - Actor (Love Boat, MWC, Dynasty) Colm Meaney 1953 - Actor (Star Trek Deep Space 9) Stephen Tobolowsky 1951 - Actor (Single White Female, Thelma & Louise) Norman Eshley 1945 - English actor Steve Smith 1945 - Singer (Lawrence Welk Show), Meredith MacRae 1945 - Actress (Petticoat Junction, My 3 Sons) Lenny Davidson 1944 - Rocker (Dave Clark 5-Glad All Over) David Ackroyd 1940 - Actor (I Come in Peace, Memories of Me) Michael J Pollard 1939 - Actor (Bonny & Clyde, Roxanne), Ruta Lee 1936 Actress (Operation Eichmann, Marjorie Morningstar) Keir Dullea 1936 - Actor (2001, 2010, David & Lisa), Michael Mellinger 1929 - Actor (Goldfinger) Dick Noel 1927 - American TV host (It's a Small Wonder) Clint Walker 1927 - Actor (Cheyenne) Jimmy Lydon 1923 - Actor (Richard-Love That Jill) John Heawood 1920 - Actor/singer/choreographer (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) Bobby Sherwood 1914 - Orchestra leader (Milton Berle Show), Hugh Griffith 1912 - Actor (Ben Hur, Mutiny on the Bounty, Oliver!) Douglas Fowley 1911 - Actor (Grandpa-Pistols 'n' Petticoats) Inge Meysel 1910 (RIP) - German actress Mel Blanc 1908 (RIP) - Voice (Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd & Porky Pig) Benny Goodman 1909 (RIP) - Clarinetist/bandleader (King of Swing)Click "NEXT" to see more nostalgic news "DIED TODAY" Joan of Arc (Born: 1412 / Died: May 30, 1431) Milton Bradley (Born: November 8, 1836 / Died: May 30, 1911) Wilbur Wright (Born: April 16, 1867 / Died: May 30, 1912) Steve Prefontaine (Born: January 25, 1951 / Died: May 30, 1975) Perry Ellis (Born: March 3, 1940 / Died: May 30, 1986) "MOVIES TODAY" Click on the movie title to watch it’s trailer. 1971 - The Million Dollar Duck 1971 - Carnal Knowledge 1980 - The Hollywood Knights 1980 - Bon Voyage Charlie Brown 1986 - Jake Speed 1997 - Trial and Error 1997 - Gone Fishin’ Music news "NEXT" "MUSIC TODAY" 1964 - The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Love Me Do', the group's fourth US No.1 in five months. 1965 - The Rolling Stones played the final night of a US tour at the New York Academy of Music. During the afternoon the band recorded six songs for the Clay Pole TV show. 1968 - The Beatles began recording what became known as The White Album. The double-LP whose official title was simply ‘The Beatles’ became the first Beatles album released with the Apple label. 1970 - Ray Stevens went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Everything Is Beautiful'. The former DJ had a string of novelty hits, including 'Jeremiah Peabody's Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green & Purple Pill'. 1980 - Carl Radle bass player with Derek and the Dominoes died of kidney failure aged 38. Also worked with Gary Lewis & the Playboys, George Harrison, Joe Cocker, Dave Mason & Delaney and Bonnie. 1981 - Kim Carnes had an absolute smash, and "Bette Davis Eyes" posted a third week at #1 https://youtu.be/EPOIS5taqA8 More music news on "NEXT" page... 1987 - "Head To Toe" by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam was the new #1 on the R&B chart. 1987 - Adam Horovitz from The Beastie Boys was arrested while on tour after a beer can hit a fan during a disturbance in Liverpool, England. 1987 - David Bowie kicked off his 87-date Glass Spider world tour at the Feyenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Holland. 1988 - Bob Dylan released the album "Down in the Groove." 1989 - Cliff Richard released the 100th single of his career "The Best Of Me". 1989 - Bobby Brown released "On Our Own." https://youtu.be/DaIZvCDWAcQ 1991 - Morrissey played the first date on his debut 'Kill Uncle' US concert tour at San Diego Sports Arena, California. 1992 - Genesis remained #1 on the AC chart with "Hold On My Heart". 1992 - Mariah Carey's remake of the Jackson 5 classic "I'll Be There" debuted at #13. 1992 - The Black Crowes went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion'.TV & RADIO news "NEXT" "TV/RADIO TODAY" 1963 - Lesley Gore made her first television appearance on American Bandstand on ABC. 1975 - On "Midnight Special," Joan Baez welcome Kool & the Gang into the studio. https://youtu.be/G2RFUq9hOPc 1980 - On "Midnight Special," the Temptations hosted. The guests were Firefall and Robbie Dupree. 1996 - Alan Whitaker from Penzance appeared on the UK TV quiz show Mastermind, his specialist subject being the Sex Pistols. He won a place in the semi-final of the show answering all but one of the 18 questions correctly. "OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS..." 1868 - Memorial Day was observed widely for the first time in the U.S. 1879 - William Vanderbilt renamed New York City's Gilmore’s Garden to Madison Square Garden. 1896 - The first automobile accident occurred in New York City. 1922 - The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington, DC. photo: washingtonian.com 1967 - Daredevil Evel Knievel jumped 16 automobiles in a row in a motorcycle stunt at Ascot Speedway in Gardena, CA. 1966 - Dolly Parton and Carl Dean were married. 1974 - Bernadette Whelan a 14 year-old David Cassidy fan died of heart failure four days after attending a concert of his. Over 1,000 other fans had to be given first aid during the White City Stadium show. 1992 - Paul Simon and Edie Brickell were married. "NATIONAL DAYS" Loomis Day National Hole In My Bucket Day National Mint Julep Day National Water a Flower Day Please help us keep our daily "DYRT" (Do You Remember Today") up to date. If you have any additions, subtractions, changes or suggestions, we would appreciate your feedback! Thank you!