The number one British single today in 1966:
Today’s birthdays begin with one-hit wonder Buddy Knox:
Tony Burrows sang for five one-hit wonders:
Derek Leckenby, one of Herman’s Hermits …
… was born the same day as Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple and Rainbow …
… as was Steve Martin, not known for singing but who did have one hit:
Larry Ferguson, who played keyboards for Hot Chocolate …
… was born the same day as Ty Grimes of Captain Beefheart:
And happy birthday to Mr. Sulu.
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