2000 Chris Cornell, former lead singer of Seattle’s Soundgarden, and his wife, artist manager Susan Silver, become parents of a baby daughter when Lillian Jean is born.
1999 Authorities search the home of hardcore rapper DMX (Earl Simmons) and his wife, Tashera as part of an investigation into the shooting of Simmons’ uncle and manager, Ray Copeland; the attack, which occurred the previous day, left Copeland with a wounded foot.
1991 “Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio” debuts at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral. McCartney co-writes the 90-minute work with American-born composer Carl Davis to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Liverpool’s Royal Philharmonic.
1986 Wham! splits up after a final concert at Wembley Stadium, outside of London.
1977 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “Gonna Fly Now,” Bill Conti.
1974 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “Sundown,” Gordon Lightfoot.
1964 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “I Get Around,” The Beach Boys.
1948 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “Woody Wood-Pecker,” Kay Kyser Orchestra. The song tops the Billboard singles chart for six weeks and sells more than 1 million copies.
1926 Actor, writer, director, producer and comedian Melvin Kaminsky (a.k.a. Mel Brooks) is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Brooks begins his multifarious entertainment career as a drummer.
![::] Welcome to Kesimedia :: Design • Photo • Tech [::](https://kesimedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/KM-Favicon-Final.png){kind=small}