December 4, 1969 — Shawn Carter, a.k.a. Jay-Z, is born
Born Shawn Corey Carter, the man today known as Jay-Z probably didn’t realise at the time that he would become...
October 29, 2016
Art & Culture
February 20, 1970 — John Lennon’s “Instant Karma!” is released in the US
“Instant Karma” (also known as “We All Shine On”) was Lennon’s third solo single (that is, single as a non-Beatle...
October 19, 2016
September 18, 1970 — Jimi Hendrix dies
Widely acclaimed as the greatest guitar player of all time, Jimi Hendrix was only 27 years old when he died....
October 9, 2016
September 19, 1970 – Neil Young releases ‘Southern Man’
Neil Young, that ageless and eternal figure of musical protest, has rarely attracted more controversy than in 1970, when he...
October 4, 2016
September 21, 1970 — “Monday Night Football” premieres
Although there had been occasional special matches played on a Monday night before 1970, it was not until that season...
September 29, 2016
October 9, 1970 — John Lennon turns 30
John Lennon’s 30th birthday fell in one of the most tumultuous years of his life. Although he had actually left...
September 19, 2016
January 17, 1971 — Marvin Gaye releases “What’s Going On?”
A number two US chart hit for Marvin Gaye, “What’s Going On?” was a departure from his previous Motown sound...
September 9, 2016
May 30, 1971 — Zowie Bowie is born
The child of one of the most famous and creative rock stars of all time, Zowie Bowie was also saddled...
August 24, 2016
June 16, 1971 — Tupac Shakur is born
Born Tupac Amaru Shakur in New York City on June 16 of 1971, Tupac was a rap artist, and one...
August 19, 2016
October 29, 1971 — Winona Ryder is born
Born Winona Laura Horowitz, the actress now known as Winona Ryder is best known for her appearances in such films...
May 29, 2016
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