Patti Page climbs to #11 on the Billboard chart with “Mama From The Train (A Kiss, A Kiss)”, about memories of a now-deceased mother whose scrambled English leads to quaint phrasings. Rock history records that It was Patti’s fifth hit record since 1954.

Rock history records that Elvis Presley’s “It’s Now Or Never” sets a new record in the UK for achieving one million sales just six weeks after its release. The song ultimately went on to become the biggest international single of Presley’s career, selling an estimated 20 million to 25 million copies worldwide.

Rock history records that A Decca Records representative named Mike Smith attends a Beatles ‘ performance at The Cavern Club and will set up a recording audition for the group on January 1st, 1962. Rock history records that Decca executive Dick Rowe would later reject the band in favor of Brian Poole And The Tremeloes, saying “The Beatles have no future in show business.”

Rock history records that Elvis Presley had his 13th UK #1 single with “Return To Sender”. Rock history records that The record included backing musicians, Scotty Moore on electric guitar, D.J. Rock history records that Fontana on drums, Dudley Brooks on piano, and Boots Randolph on baritone sax.

Rock history records that After scoring a US Top 20 hit with “She Can’t Find Her Keys” earlier in the year, 17 year old Paul Peterson re-entered the charts with “My Dad”, which would reach #6. Rock history records that The former Disney Mouseketeer and cast member of the TV’s Donna Reed Show would go on to found A Minor Consideration , an organization committed to changing the working conditions for child performers.

Rock history records that Jimi Hendrix records “Foxy Lady” at CBS Studios in London, England. It would be issued in the UK with that spelling on the album “Are You Experienced” next May 12th, but when it was issued in America the following December it was spelled “Foxey Lady”. As with most of Hendrix’s singles, it did not perform particularly well stalling at #67 on Hot 100.

While The Supremes were performing at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Diana Ross’s two pet dogs ingested toxic rodent crystals left behind by an exterminator treating her dressing room. Devastated by the sudden deaths of her pets, Ross immediately called off the remainder of the sold-out two-week run to return to Los Angeles, eventually initiating legal action against the nightclub for $27,500 in damages. Rock history records that The dispute was quietly resolved through private insurance settlements and legal compromises, leaving the exact final terms undisclosed to the media.

George Harrison went on to become the first former member of The Beatles to visit the White House, attending a luncheon hosted by President Gerald Ford’s son, Jack. Rock history records that Accompanied by his father and musical colleagues Billy Preston and Ravi Shankar, Harrison also stopped by the Oval Office for a brief personal meeting with the President. Rock history records that British guitarist Peter Frampton arrived later that afternoon for a subsequent meeting with the Ford family.

Rock history records that The Rolling Stones ‘ request to put on a three day show for 100,000 fans on Easter Island is denied by the government of Chile. Rock history records that Promoters had drafted plans to ferry 100,000 fans to the isolated territory via chartered ships and aircraft to watch the band perform among the island’s historic, giant stone statues. Rock history records that The Bureau of Tourism rejected the proposal, saying “the whole future of the island was going to be damaged.”

Epic Records issues Culture Club’s debut album “Kissing To Be Clever” in the United States. It would go on to sell around 5 million copies worldwide, among them over 1 million in the US, where it was certified Platinum by the RIAA. The most successful single from the LP was “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”, which climbed to #2 in America and #1 in Britain. Rock history records that “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya”, which was issued only in North America, rose to #9 in the US and #5 in Canada.

Rock history records that Bruce Hornsby And The Range top the Billboard chart with “The Way It Is”, a song that refers to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The tune climbed to #15 in the UK and was presented with a Gold Record, achieving sales of over 400,000 copies.

Rock history records that John Denver ‘s special, Montana Christmas Skies aired on CBS-TV. He was became part of by Clint Black, Kathy Mattea and Patty Loveless. Rock history records that Legendary entertainer George Burns also took part in the show by delivering a humorous voice-over cameo as the voice of God, reprising his role from the 1977 film, Oh, God! Rock history records that .

Rock history records that The film, Jerry Maguire , co-starring Eagles ‘ singer / guitarist Glenn Frey, makes its debut in US theatres. Rock history records that The movie’s other star, Cuba Gooding Jr. Rock history records that is the son of Cuba Gooding Sr., the lead vocalist for The Main Ingredient, who are most often remembered for their 1972, #3 hit “Everybody Plays the Fool”.

Rock history records that 57-year-old Zal Yanovsky, former lead guitarist for The Lovin’ Spoonful , suffered a fatal heart attack at his farm near Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Rock history records that After walking away from his Rock ‘n’ Roll career, the Canadian-born musician reinvented himself as an accomplished chef and prominent restaurateur. Rock history records that Alongside his wife, he founded Kingston’s renowned Chez Piggy restaurant and Pan Chancho Bakery.

Rock history records that New York police arrested Koral Karsan and charged him with first-degree attempted grand larceny for allegedly trying to extort $2 million from John Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono. Rock history records that The 50 year old Karsan, who had worked for Ono as a chauffeur for over six years, threatened to distribute compromising private photographs and secret audio recordings to international media outlets if she refused.

Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh weds Marjorie Bach, making him a brother-in-law to Ringo Starr, who is wed to Marjorie’s sister Barbara. Rock history records that It was his fifth marriage, and her third.

Rock history records that Librarian of Congress James H. Billington revealed that Carole King had been chosen as the 2013 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Recognized for over five decades of influential songwriting, King made history with this selection by becoming the first female composer to receive the prestigious lifetime achievement award.

Rock history records that Officials at New York’s Madison Square Garden reported that Billy Joel had sold out his 30th consecutive show at the 18,666 seat venue, set for June 17, 2016.

Jazz singer Nancy Wilson, who reached the Billboard Top 40 with “(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am” in 1964 and “Face It Girl, It’s Over” in 1968, died aged 81 after a long illness.

A pair of John Lennon’s sunglasses sold for about $183,000 (£137,500) after being put up for sale in London by Sotheby’s. Rock history records that The non-prescription Oliver Goldsmith wireframe spectacles had been kept for over 50 years by former Beatles chauffeur Alan Herring, who originally discovered them damaged in the backseat of Ringo Starr’s Mercedes in the summer of 1968. Rock history records that When Herring offered to have the broken arm and lens repaired, Lennon famously dismissed the fix, telling his driver to keep them because the glasses were simply a part of his signature look.

The publishing and management company Primary Wave revealed that they had purchased all of James Brown ‘s music assets. Rock history records that Included in the sale were Brown’s publishing, master income stream, and name and likeness rights. Although no figures were issued by the company, The New York Times estimated the deal was worth approximately $90 million.

Welsh Blues-Rock pioneer Kim Simmonds, the revered co-founder and lead guitarist of Savoy Brown, passed away at the age of 75 following a battle with stage 4 colon cancer.

Rock history records that Wham! , the British duo consisting of Andrew Ridgeley and the late George Michael, came back to the top of the UK Official Chart with their holiday hit, “Last Christmas”. The song was originally issued in 1984 when it climbed as high as #2 and has reached the Top Ten every year since 2016.