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April 30

  • 1960
    #1 Hit Elvis tops US chart with "Stuck on You"

    Elvis Presley began a four-week run at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Stuck on You" on April 30, 1960.

  • 1966
    #1 Hit The Righteous Brothers hit No. 1

    "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" reached number one in the US on April 30, 1966, giving the duo a major chart success.

  • 1971
    Birthday Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down born

    Guitarist Chris Henderson, a founding member of 3 Doors Down, was born on April 30, 1971, in Escatawpa, Mississippi.

  • 1976
    Release Keith Jarrett releases "Arbour Zena"

    Keith Jarrett's album "Arbour Zena," with Jan Garbarek and the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, was released on April 30, 1976.

  • 1977
    #1 Hit Blondie begin UK chart reign

    "Denis" reached number one in the UK on April 30, 1977, becoming Blondie's first UK chart-topper.

  • 1983
    #1 Hit Dexys Midnight Runners reach No. 1

    "Come On Eileen" hit number one in the US on April 30, 1983, completing the song's transatlantic chart success.

  • 1983
    Milestone Muddy Waters plays final concert

    Muddy Waters gave his last live performance on April 30, 1983, at the Checkerboard Lounge in Chicago.

  • 1992
    Release George Strait issues "Holding My Own"

    George Strait released his album "Holding My Own" on April 30, 1992, adding another major title to his country catalog.

  • 1994
    In Memoriam Roland Ratzenberger dies after crash

    Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger died on April 30, 1994; he was also known as a drummer in local bands before racing.

  • 2001
    Milestone Destiny's Child part ways with Farrah

    On April 30, 2001, Farrah Franklin left Destiny's Child, returning the group to the trio of Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle.

Classic Gold Trivia

Today's spotlight year: 1974

Which Swedish pop group won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with the song "Waterloo"?

ABBA won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with "Waterloo." The victory helped launch the group to international fame that year.

Which long-running American game show made its daytime debut in 1974 with Bob Barker as host?

The Price Is Right debuted in daytime syndication in 1974 with Bob Barker as host. It went on to become one of television's most enduring game shows.

Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1974 Oscars ceremony honoring films of 1973?

The Sting won Best Picture at the 1974 Academy Awards. The film starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford.

Which U.S. president resigned from office in 1974 during the Watergate scandal?

Richard Nixon resigned the presidency in 1974. Gerald Ford then became president of the United States.

Which rock band released the album "Band on the Run" in the United States in 1974?

Paul McCartney and Wings released "Band on the Run" in the United States in 1974. It became one of McCartney's most successful post-Beatles albums.