At Atlantic Records in New York, Ahmet Ertegun began recording 21-year-old Ray Charles, who cut four songs including “The Sun’s Gonna Shine Again.”

Police broke up a rowdy crowd after a showing of Rock Around the Clock at a London cinema, and the film was soon banned in several English cities.

The Beatles recorded “P.S. I Love You” at Abbey Road. Producer George Martin also hired Andy White to re-record “Love Me Do,” while Ringo Starr played tambourine on that version.

Help! rose to No. 1 on Billboard’s album chart and stayed there for nine weeks.

The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love” was certified a million-seller, and the group began filming Magical Mystery Tour on the same day.

Jimi Hendrix gave his final interview at London’s Cumberland Hotel, discussing the exhaustion affecting both himself and bassist Billy Cox.

John Cougar Mellencamp became the first male artist to have two singles in the Billboard Top Ten while also holding the No. 1 album: “Jack and Diane,” “Hurts So Good,” and American Fool.

Peter Tosh, guitarist in the original Wailing Wailers, was murdered at his Jamaican home at 43.

Gary Richrath, former songwriter and lead guitarist for REO Speedwagon, died at 65 from surgical complications.