Today in 1966, the Beatles played their last concert for which tickets were charged, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsnM4EmV8HI

Today in 1970, Edwin Starr was at number one on both sides of the Atlantic:

Britain’s number one album today in 1981:

The number one song today in 1982:

Britain’s number one album …

… and single today in 1987 …

… while on the other side of the Atlantic:

Birthdays start with Dick Halligan, who played keyboards, trombone and flute for Blood Sweat & Tears:

Chris Copping of Procol Harum:

Rick Downey of Blue Öyster Cult:

Michael Jackson:

Me’Shell NdegeOcello: