Today in 1964, the Beatles’ “A Hard Day’s Night” hit number one and stayed there for 14 weeks:

Today in 1973, George Harrison got a visit from the taxman, who told him he owed £1 million in taxes on his 1973 Bangladesh album and concert:

Birthdays start with Mark Clarke of Uriah Heep …

… born one year before Verdine White, who played bass for Earth Wind & Fire:

Ken Greer played guitar for Red Rider:

One death occurred today in 1995: Charlie Rich:

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