The number one single today in 1968:

The number one single today in 1973:

The number one British single today in 1976:

Birthdays begin with Jim Yester of The Association:

Pete Best, the first drummer for the Beatles:

Donald Dunn of Booker T and the MGs:

Bev Bevan, drummer for Electric Light Orchestra:

Clem Burke, drummer for Blondie:

Chris Hayes of Huey Lewis and the News:

Chad Taylor played guitar for Live:

One death of note today: Freddie Mercury of Queen in 1991:

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