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
Art & Culture
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
November 8, 1971 — Led Zeppelin releases Stairway to Heaven
Despite being one of the best known songs of all time – and one of the most frequently requested on...
May 24, 2016
December 4, 1971 — Montreux Casino burns to the ground
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention liked to say that they brought the house down when they played. One...
May 14, 2016
July 3, 1972 — Mississippi Fred McDowell dies
Mississippi Fred McDowell was 68 at the time of his death – he was born, died and was buried in...
April 29, 2016
August 22, 1972 — Jane Fonda visits North Vietnam
Jane Fonda, daughter of Henry Fonda, and a well-respected actress in her own right, was also a prominent anti-war activist...
April 24, 2016
September 25, 1972 — “Black Sabbath, vol.4” is released
The fourth studio album by legendary heavy metal outfit Black Sabbath, Volume 4 was the only one of their albums...
April 19, 2016
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