1999 Songwriter/pianist/actor Bobby Troup dies of a heart attack in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Troup, 80, is best known as the writer of “(Get Your Kicks) On Route 66.”
1989 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “Straight Up,” Paula Abdul.
1979 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” Rod Stewart. The song is an international success, reaching No. 1 in 11 countries.
1969 The weekly TV music variety show “This Is Tom Jones” premieres on ABC-TV.
1964 The Beatles land at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and are greeted by thousands of new fans.
1962 Singing and songwriting country superstar, Garth Brooks (Troyal Garth Brooks) is born in Tulsa, OK. In 1990, at the age of 28, Brooks becomes the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry.
1959 Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Buddy Holly’s funeral is held in Lubbock, Texas.
1949 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “A Little Bird Told Me,” Evelyn Knight & the Stardusters.
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