The number one album today in 1965 was Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass’ “Whipped Cream and Other Delights”:

The number one single today in 1966 was this one-hit wonder:

The number one British album today in 1976 was Glen Campbell’s “20 Golden Greats”:

The number one British album today in 1982 was ABBA’s “The Singles: The First Ten Years”:

The number one single today in 1986:

Birthdays begin with Al Jackson, drummer for Booker T and the MGs:

Eddie Rabbitt …

… was born one year before Jimi Hendrix:

Dave Winthrop, who played the saxophone for Supertramp …

… was born one year before Randy Brecker of Blood Sweat & Tears:

Charlie Burchill played guitar for Simple Minds:

One death of note today in 2005: Tony Meehan, drummer with the Shadows, who died in a fall at his London apartment:

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