Elvis Presley’s last concert outside the U.S. took place at Vancouver’s Empire Stadium before 26,000 fans. The 25-minute set included “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” and “Hound Dog”; Presley gave a crew member his gold jacket so fans would follow the decoy while Elvis slipped away.

Ricky Nelson began his concert career at Atlantic City’s Steel Pier, drawing a venue-record 44,221 people over two days and earning a $10,000 fee.

The Angels became the first all-white female group to top the U.S. chart when “My Boyfriend’s Back” began a three-week run at No. 1. The song reached only No. 50 in Britain.

The Rolling Stones released “Street Fighting Man,” inspired by Mick Jagger’s experience at a 25,000-person anti-war rally in London. U.S. stations resisted its supposedly subversive lyrics, keeping it at No. 48; its withdrawn protest-themed picture sleeve later became a valuable collectible.

Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love” peaked at No. 5 while “Wheels of Fire” sat at No. 1 on the album chart.

Bob Dylan made his first paid performance since his motorcycle accident, appearing with The Band at England’s Isle of Wight Festival for one hour and earning £38,000.

The Beach Boys released “Sunflower.” Critics liked it, but it reached only No. 151 in America; British listeners pushed it to No. 29.

Jimi Hendrix made his final U.K. live appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival around 2 a.m. before an estimated 600,000 people. He died less than three weeks later.

Paul McCartney received a Gold record for “Live and Let Die,” which reached No. 2 in America and No. 9 in Britain. The Rolling Stones also released “Goats Head Soup,” whose single “Angie” topped the U.S. chart.

John Lennon testified in federal court that the Nixon administration sought to deport him because of his anti-war activism and that government agents monitored him. An appeals court overturned the deportation order in 1975.

A U.S. judge found George Harrison guilty of subconscious plagiarism, ruling that “My Sweet Lord” was musically identical to The Chiffons’ “He’s So Fine.” Harrison ultimately paid $587,000 in damages.

CBS Records shipped 2.25 million pre-ordered copies of Michael Jackson’s “Bad,” the label’s largest advance shipment. The album later sold tens of millions worldwide.

A memorial service for Stevie Ray Vaughan was held in Dallas four days after his death. Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, and Stevie Wonder led mourners in “Amazing Grace.”

The Move’s lead singer Carl Wayne died of esophageal cancer at 61. He had fronted the band on “Blackberry Way” and “I Can Hear the Grass Grow.”

Ray Charles’s posthumous “Genius Loves Company,” recorded with guests including Natalie Cole, Elton John, James Taylor, B.B. King, Norah Jones, and Bonnie Raitt, reached No. 1 and later won eight Grammys, including Album and Record of the Year.

Survivor lead singer Jimi Jamison died of a heart attack at 63. He joined the group after “Eye of the Tiger” and sang on “High on You,” “I Can’t Hold Back,” and “The Moment of Truth.”

Aretha Franklin’s funeral in Detroit featured performances from Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Ronald Isley, Jennifer Hudson, Faith Hill, Fantasia, and Yolanda Adams.