In 1967, singer Ian Anderson and bassist Glenn Cornick formed Jethro Tull. In 1968, author John Steinbeck died in New York at age 66. In 1973, singer Bobby Darin died during open heart surgery. He was ...
In 1995, one person was killed and several others injured on the set of the Disney movie “Gone Fishin’.” A boat used in a stunt went out of control and landed on a group of people. In 1997, the movie ...
On Dec. 7, 1962, bassist Bill Wyman auditioned for the Rolling Stones. He played his first gig with the band the following week. In 1964, singer Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys had a nervous ...
On Dec. 17, 1969, an estimated 50 million TV viewers watched as singer Tiny Tim married Miss Vicki on NBC’s “Tonight Show.” The event earned the show its highest ratings ...
In 1996, Bob Hope set a record for the longest continuous contract in the history of radio and television ... “Chinese Democracy.” Today’s Birthdays: Actor Franco Nero (“Django ...
The sketch prompted an uproar that resulted in an apology from ABC. Today’s Birthdays: Singer Petula Clark is 92. Actor Sam Waterston (“Law and Order”) is 84. Singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad of ...
On Dec. 10, 1959, the four male members of The Platters were acquitted of charges of aiding and abetting prostitution. They had been arrested four months earlier.
The sketch prompted an uproar that resulted in an apology from ABC. Today’s Birthdays: Singer Petula Clark is 92. Actor Sam Waterston (“Law and Order”) is 84. Singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad of ...