We begin with what is not a music anniversary: Today in 1950, Paul Harvey began his national radio broadcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LGZtXyXDgA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdMvKN2d2ko&list=PLgvK4f_kAjzjReIVOoAgKL0KVnWek4unZ

The number one song today in 1956:

The number one British single today in 1964:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw64KvJXiPk

The most ironic anniversary comes today in 1969, when John Lennon, who famously said the Beatles were “bigger than Jesus,” was offered the lead role in “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

Birthdays begin with Andy Williams:

John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s7_WbiR79E

John Michael “Mickey” Thomas of Elvin Bishop, Jefferson Starship and (Jeffersonless) Starship:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfpmFW5XvNk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBkCXVA1TK8

Two Southern rock birthdays: Don Barnes of .38 Special …

… was born the same day as Duane Roland of Molly Hatchet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci3afKw_mcY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq6mFereCCc

Paul Gregg of Restless Heart:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92DLK2N6uBc

One more thing …