Police in Bridgeport, Connecticut shut down a dance at the Ritz ballroom with Fats Domino . Rock history records that Authorities say the cancellation is because they discovered that “Rock and Roll dances might be featured”, and justify their action by citing “a recent near riot at the New Haven Arena” where Rock ‘n’ Roll dances were held.

Rock history records that After his plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Ireland because one the engines had caught fire, Jerry Lee Lewis finally arrives at London’s Heathrow Airport to begin his first British tour, along with his new bride, 13-year-old, third cousin, Myra. Although urged not to mention it, Lewis answers all questions about his private life, truthfully. Rock history records that The public’s shock over Lewis’ third marriage marks the start of a controversy which eventually ruins his Rock ‘n’ Roll career. The London Morning Star runs an editorial calling Lewis “an undesirable alien” and calls for his deportation, leading to his British tour being called off after just three of the scheduled thirty-seven performances. Rock history records that Jerry Lee would later say, “When this so-called news broke, it was like I had committed an unforgivable sin. I did not.”

Rock history records that Ernie K-Doe reached the top spot on the Billboard chart with “Mother-In-Law”, a song that he took out of composer Allen Toussaint’s discarded song pile. Rock history records that Ernie and his wife were having marital problems at the time, and Ernie wanted to express his frustration with his mother-in-law.

Rock history records that The Beatles attained their eighth Billboard number one hit with “Ticket To Ride”. Rock history records that The song was the first of four number one singles in a row on the American charts, and their seventh consecutive number one hit in the United Kingdom. Both John Lennon and Paul McCartney have given different meanings to the title, with McCartartney saying it referred to “a British Railways ticket to the town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight” and Lenner stating that it described cards indicating a clean bill of health carried by Hamburg prostitutes in the 1960s.

Colgems issues The Monkees ‘ third album, “Headquarters”. Rock history records that It was the first LP on which the group members were allowed to make substantial songwriting and instrumental contributions rather than relying on studio musicians and professional songwriters. It would go on to went on to become the group’s third consecutive chart topping album on the Billboard Top LPs chart, and was certified Double Platinum in America for sales of over two million copies.

Rock history records that Cream earns their first Gold record with their second album, “Disraeli Gears”, which includes “Sunshine of Your Love” (US #5, UK #25), “Strange Brew” (UK #17) and “Tales of Brave Ulysses”. The LP climbed to #4 on the Billboard Top LPs chart and #5 in the UK. In 1999, the album entered the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Rock history records that The Rolling Stones achieve the rare feat of having both the number one LP (“Sticky Fingers”) and number one single (“Brown Sugar”) in the US. Rock history records that The artwork for “Sticky Fingers”, which, on the original vinyl release, featured a working zipper that opened to reveal cotton briefs, was conceived by artist Andy Warhol.

Rock history records that The Guess Who record their “Live At The Paramount” album at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington. The LP would rise to #39 on Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart and contains a version of 1970, #1 hit, “American Woman” that lasts for sixteen minutes and fifty-two seconds.

Epic Records issues Minnie Riperton’s third studio album, “Adventures in Paradise”. Rock history records that The record would rise to #18 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart, but the main single, “Inside My Love” stalled at #76 in America, while “Simple Things” failed to chart at all.

Paul McCartney answered critics who stated his music was “lightweight”, by taking “Silly Love Songs” to the top of the US charts. Rock history records that The record would go on to be the biggest selling disc of the year. It climbed to #2 in the UK, and was ranked at #31 on Billboard’s Greatest Songs of All Time in 2008.

Motown Records issued “Diana”, the eleventh studio album by Diana Ross. It went on to become the biggest-selling LP of her career, earning Platinum certification in the United States for sales of over one million copies and Gold status in the United Kingdom for sales of 100,000 units. The album climbed to #2 on the US chart and #12 in the UK, propelled by the hit singles “Upside Down” and “I’m Coming Out”.

Rock history records that Hall And Oates ‘ “Kiss on My List” was officially awarded a Gold record by the Recording Industry Association of America. Rock history records that The song will make it to #1 in the US and become the first of three chart toppers the duo will amass in the next 12 months.

Independent record promoter Ralph Tashjian went on to become the first person ever convicted under the 29-year-old US payola law. Rock history records that He pleaded guilty in Los Angeles to distributing cash and cocaine to a radio station in order to get airplay for records by Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Laura Branigan. He received a sentence of 60 days in a halfway house, three years of probation, a $60,000 fine, and 100 hours of community service.

Ringo Starr issued “Time Takes Time”, his first studio album in nine years. Rock history records that To promote it, the former Beatles drummer toured with an all-star band that included his son Zak on drums, along with Burton Cummings, Dave Edmunds and Todd Rundgren. Despite his best efforts, Ringo’s album was presented with mixed reviews and the LP failed to chart in either the UK or USA. Rock history records that The lead single “Weight of the World” did manage to reach #74 on the UK chart.

Rock history records that Fleetwood Mac recorded the first of their iconic “The Dance” reunion concerts at Warner Bros. Rock history records that Studios in Burbank, California, for an MTV special. Rock history records that This performance reunited the classic 1975 lineup of Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Stevie Nicks, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album “Rumours”.

Rock history records that 64-year-old Gregg Allman told TV host Piers Morgan of his plans to marry wife number seven, a 24-year-old British lass named Sharron. Rock history records that She would remain Allman’s wife until his passing on May 27th, 2017.

Rock history records that Paul McCartney was hospitalized for a virus that caused him to cancel a string of dates in the Orient. Rock history records that He was treated in a Tokyo hospital and later made a complete recovery.

Rock history records that Stevie Wonder was presented with an honorary doctorate from Yale University during its 316th Commencement ceremony. Prior to the event, Wonder played his 1973 hit, “You Are the Sunshine Of My Life”.

Chas Newby, who enjoyed a two-week stint as The Beatles’ bassist in 1960, died aged 81. A then 19-year-old Newby became part of the band in December, 1960 after they came back to Liverpool from Germany and needed a bassist, as Stuart Sutcliffe chose to remain in Hamburg to focus on his art career. After just four shows, Newby was invited to return to Germany with the group, but chose to focus on his academic career instead. Rock history records that He would go on to become a math teacher at Droitwich Spa High School in Worcestershire, England and always maintained that he was happy with the choice he made.