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Post by elvisuk on Jun 20, 2011 13:49:08 GMT
On this day 20 June
1980 - "It's Still Rock & Roll" became Billy Joel's first #1 hit.
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Post by marcus on Jun 21, 2011 9:47:31 GMT
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21 June 1970
1970 - Tony Jacklin was the second British golfer in 50 years to win the U.S. Open golf tournament.
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 21, 2011 19:03:29 GMT
On this day 21 June
1952 - Fats Domino's "Goin' Home" became his first #1 hit.
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Post by marcus on Jun 22, 2011 7:16:38 GMT
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222 June 1874
Game of lawn tennis introduced.
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 22, 2011 12:37:33 GMT
On this day 22 June
1959 - Chuck Berry's "Memphis" was released.
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Post by marcus on Jun 23, 2011 6:50:05 GMT
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23 June 1942
World War II: Germany's latest fighter, a Focke-Wulf FW190, was captured intact when it mistakenly landed at RAF Pembrey in Wales.
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 23, 2011 14:01:37 GMT
On this day 23 June
1970 - Chubby Checker and 3 others were arrested in Niagra Falls after marijuana and unidentified drug capsules were found in Checker's car.
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Post by marcus on Jun 24, 2011 6:15:12 GMT
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24 June 1717
The Premier Grand Lodge of England, the first Masonic Grand Lodge in the world (now the United Grand Lodge of England), is founded in London
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 24, 2011 18:36:05 GMT
2000 - KISS auctioned off memorabilia from their touring days. The items brought in $876,000 on the first day of the two day event.
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Post by marcus on Jun 25, 2011 6:37:43 GMT
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25 June 1876
'Battle of the Little Bighorn' and the death of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer.
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 25, 2011 18:32:14 GMT
On this day 25 June
1969 - The Hollies recorded "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," with Elton John playing piano.
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Post by marcus on Jun 26, 2011 7:18:37 GMT
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26 June 1948
Berlin airlift.
On this day in 1948 U.S. and British pilots begin delivering food and supplies by air to Berlin after the city was isolated by a Soviet Union blockade. When World War II ended in 1945, defeated Germany was divided into Soviet, American, British and French zones of occupation. The city of Berlin, though located within the Soviet zone of occupation, was also split into four sectors, with the Allies taking the western part of the city and the Soviets the eastern.
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 26, 2011 18:07:04 GMT
1977 - Elvis Presley's final concert took place at Market Square Arena, Indianapolis.
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Post by marcus on Jun 27, 2011 7:42:23 GMT
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27 June 1967
The world's first ATM is installed in Enfield Town, London
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 27, 2011 19:46:20 GMT
On this day 27 June
1959 - The play, "West Side Story," with music by Leonard Bernstein, closed after 734 performances on Broadway.
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Post by Lynnrose on Jun 28, 2011 7:43:11 GMT
28th June...
1838 Queen Victoria was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London. She was just 19 years old.
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Post by marcus on Jun 28, 2011 16:33:46 GMT
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28 June 1859
1st dog show held (Newcastle-on-Tyne)
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 28, 2011 18:25:48 GMT
28 June
1975 - David Bowie's "Fame" was released.
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Post by marcus on Jun 29, 2011 6:52:10 GMT
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29th June 1950
In one of the greatest upsets in sports history, the United States defeated England during the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
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Post by Lynnrose on Jun 29, 2011 12:48:52 GMT
1620 After denouncing smoking as a health hazard, King James I of England banned the growing of tobacco in Britain.
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 29, 2011 19:16:15 GMT
On this day 29 June
1957 - Buddy Holly recorded the song "Peggy Sue."
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Post by marcus on Jun 30, 2011 6:02:20 GMT
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30 June 1859
The French acrobat Charles Blondin crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope.
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Post by elvisuk on Jun 30, 2011 13:52:55 GMT
On this day 30 June
1966 - The Supremes made the studio recording of "You Keep Me Hangin' On."
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Post by marcus on Jul 1, 2011 6:42:02 GMT
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1 July 1916
World War I: On the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
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Post by elvisuk on Jul 1, 2011 18:16:13 GMT
On this day 1 July
1956 - Elvis Presley appeared on "The Steve Allen Show." He was told not to dance and Allen had him sing "Hound Dog" to a real basset hound wearing tails.
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Post by marcus on Jul 2, 2011 6:33:57 GMT
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2 July 1977
91st Wimbledon Mens Tennis: Bjorn Borg beats Jimmy Connors (3-6 6-2 6-1 5-7 6-4)
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Post by elvisuk on Jul 2, 2011 14:20:32 GMT
On this day 2 July
1956 - Buddy Holly's first single, "Love Me," was released.
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Post by marcus on Jul 3, 2011 7:03:35 GMT
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2 July 1983
Calvin Smith of U.S. became the fastest man alive (9.93 for 100m)
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Post by elvisuk on Jul 3, 2011 13:27:54 GMT
On this day 3 july
1969 - Brian Jones (formerly of the Rolling Stones) was found dead in his swimming pool at his Cotchford Farm, Hartfield, England, home.
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Post by marcus on Jul 4, 2011 6:57:17 GMT
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4th July 1776
Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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poor me 
