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Today in Music History
July 20
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1965
Milestone Bob Dylan goes electric at Newport
Bob Dylan played with an electric band at the Newport Folk Festival, a defining moment in popular music history.
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1968
#1 Hit The Doors top US chart with 'Hello, I Love You'
The Doors reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Hello, I Love You' on July 20, 1968.
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1974
#1 Hit Paper Lace hit No. 1 with 'The Night Chicago Died'
Paper Lace began a one-week run at number one in the US with 'The Night Chicago Died' on July 20, 1974.
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1976
Birthday Stone Gossard born
Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard was born on July 20, 1976, in Seattle, Washington.
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1985
Milestone Live Aid concerts unite global audience
Live Aid's US and UK benefit concerts were linked worldwide on July 20, 1985, raising funds for Ethiopian famine relief.
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1987
Birthday G-Dragon born
South Korean singer, rapper and BIGBANG leader G-Dragon was born Kwon Ji-yong on July 20, 1987.
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1993
Release Cypress Hill release Black Sunday
Cypress Hill released their second album, Black Sunday, in the US on July 20, 1993.
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1993
In Memoriam Mia Zapata dies
The Gits singer Mia Zapata died on July 20, 1993, in Seattle at age 27.
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1999
Release Christina Aguilera debuts with first album
Christina Aguilera released her self-titled debut album on July 20, 1999, introducing 'Genie in a Bottle'.
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2004
Release The Killers release Hot Fuss in US
The Killers released their debut album Hot Fuss in the United States on July 20, 2004.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1960
Which Elvis Presley song became a major hit in 1960 after being featured in his film G.I. Blues?
"Are You Lonesome Tonight?" was a major Elvis Presley hit in 1960. It reached number one in the United States and became one of his signature songs.
Which animated prime-time television series made its debut in 1960?
The Flintstones debuted in 1960 on American television. It is widely recognized as the first prime-time animated series with lasting success.
Which epic historical film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1960?
The Apartment won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1960. The Billy Wilder film was one of the year's most acclaimed releases.
Which boxer won the world heavyweight title in 1960 by defeating Floyd Patterson?
Ingemar Johansson won the world heavyweight title in 1960 by defeating Floyd Patterson. Their rematch later that year saw Patterson regain the championship.
Which novel by Harper Lee was published in 1960 and became an American classic?
To Kill a Mockingbird was published in 1960. Harper Lee's novel quickly became one of the most famous books of the era.
