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

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

Britain’s number one album today in 1981:

Ask a magician for the number one song today in 1982, and the magician will say …

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:

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