1966, The Byrds played the first of an 11 night run at the Whisky-a-go-go, Hollywood, California.
1966, The Who’s single ‘I’m A Boy’ entered the UK chart peaking at No.2 giving the band their second No.2 hit.
1967, David Bowie released the single ‘Love You Till Tuesday’ which failed to reach the charts.
1967, the four Beatles held a meeting at Paul McCartney's house in London to decide upon their next course of action following the death of manager Brian Epstein. They decide to postpone their planned trip to India and to begin the already-delayed production of the Magical Mystery Tour movie. They have two songs already recorded for the movie, ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ and ‘Your Mother Should Know’.
1967, Boz Scaggs returned to the US from Europe and rejoined Steve Miller’s band. The pair had played together as teenagers, after which Scaggs left for Europe and recorded the solo album, Boz. Working with Miller, Scaggs appeared on Children of the Future and Sailor before going solo for good.
1973, Rod Stewart had his third No.1 UK album when 'Sing It Again' started a three-week run at No.1.
1977, Blondie, featuring former Playboy Bunny Debra Harry, signed their first major record company contract with Chrysalis Records.
1979, Van Morrison, Talking Heads, Squeeze, The Undertones, Steele Pulse and The Chieftains all appeared at The Edinburgh Rock Festival, Scotland, tickets, £6.
1979, U2 released their very first record, an EP titled 'U2-3.'
1980, Fleetwood Mac ended a nine-month world tour with a performance at the Hollywood Bowl. Lindsay Buckingham announced on stage, "This is our last show for a long time."
1982, Blondie cancelled their forthcoming British tour after poor ticket sales.
1983, the other three members of The Clash, who claimed he'd 'drifted apart' from the original idea of the group, fired Mick Jones, lead guitarist with The Clash.
1990, The Cure broadcast a four-hour pirate radio show from a secret London location, to premiere their latest album, 'Mixed Up'.
1990, during their 'Behind The Mask' world tour Fleetwood Mac appeared at Wembley Stadium, London, England.