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Today in Music History
July 22
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1958
Birthday Belinda Carlisle born
Belinda Carlisle, future lead singer of the Go-Go's and a successful solo artist, was born in Hollywood, California.
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1963
Release The Beatles issue first LP in US
The Beatles' debut album Introducing… The Beatles was released in the United States by Vee-Jay Records.
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1968
Birthday Rhys Ifans born
Welsh actor and musician Rhys Ifans, later singer with the indie rock band the Peth, was born in Haverfordwest.
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1978
#1 Hit Andy Gibb tops US chart
Andy Gibb's 'Shadow Dancing' was at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 during its seven-week run.
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1979
Birthday A.J. McLean born
Backstreet Boys member A.J. McLean was born in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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1987
Milestone Rick Astley starts UK chart run
Rick Astley's debut single 'Never Gonna Give You Up' entered a seven-week run at number one on the UK singles chart.
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1991
Release Metallica releases Black Album
Metallica released their self-titled fifth album, later known as The Black Album, led by the single 'Enter Sandman'.
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1993
In Memoriam Mia Zapata dies
The Gits singer Mia Zapata died in Seattle at age 27, a loss that deeply affected the alternative rock community.
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1996
Release Sublime album released after death
Sublime's self-titled third album was released two months after singer Bradley Nowell's death.
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2003
Release Beyoncé debuts with solo album
Beyoncé released her first solo album, Dangerously in Love, featuring the hit singles 'Crazy in Love' and 'Baby Boy'.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1976
Which ABBA song became a major international hit in 1976 after winning the Eurovision Song Contest?
"Fernando" was one of ABBA's biggest international hits in 1976. It topped charts in multiple countries that year.
Which television variety show made its debut in 1976 and quickly became a major American pop-culture phenomenon?
"The Muppet Show" debuted in 1976. Created by Jim Henson, it became an international hit with its puppet characters, celebrity guests, and musical comedy.
Which boxing film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1976?
"Rocky" won the Academy Award for Best Picture for films of 1976. Sylvester Stallone wrote the film and starred as Rocky Balboa.
What major technology company was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne?
Apple Computer was founded in 1976. The company began in California and became one of the most influential names in personal computing.
Which American tall ship was the center of a widely watched international event during the United States Bicentennial in 1976?
The USS Constitution was a major symbol of the United States Bicentennial in 1976. The year also featured the internationally watched Operation Sail gathering of tall ships in New York Harbor.
