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A tender breakup ballad gave the world’s most dangerous rock band one of its most enduring number ones.
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Today in Music History
June 14
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1963
#1 Hit Sukiyaki tops US chart
Kyu Sakamoto began a three-week run at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Sukiyaki,' a rare Japanese-language US chart-topper.
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1965
Birthday Boy George born in London
Singer Boy George, who later fronted Culture Club and became a major 1980s pop star, was born on June 14, 1961.
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1966
Birthday Janet Jackson born
Janet Jackson, future pop and R&B star and the youngest Jackson sibling, was born in Gary, Indiana, on June 14, 1966.
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1968
Milestone The Beatles launch Apple Corps
The Beatles announced the formation of Apple Corps, their multimedia company, at a press conference in London on June 14, 1968.
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1975
#1 Hit Captain & Tennille hit No. 1
'Love Will Keep Us Together' reached number one in the US, starting a four-week Billboard Hot 100 run for Captain & Tennille.
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1977
Release The Clash release debut album
The Clash's self-titled debut album was released in the US on June 14, 1977, introducing the band to a wider audience.
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1980
#1 Hit Lipps Inc. start No. 1 run
'Funkytown' by Lipps Inc. reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for four weeks.
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1994
Release Warren G releases Regulate…
Warren G issued 'Regulate… G Funk Era' on June 14, 1994, featuring the hit single 'Regulate' with Nate Dogg.
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1994
In Memoriam Henry Mancini dies
Composer and arranger Henry Mancini, known for 'Moon River' and 'The Pink Panther Theme,' died on June 14, 1994, aged 70.
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2005
Release Coldplay release X&Y
Coldplay released their third album 'X&Y' in the US on June 14, 2005; it became one of the year's biggest sellers.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1985
Which charity supergroup released the hit single "We Are the World" in 1985?
USA for Africa released "We Are the World" in 1985. The all-star charity single was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.
Which science-fiction comedy film starring Michael J. Fox became one of 1985's biggest movie hits?
Back to the Future was one of the biggest films of 1985. It starred Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Which animated TV series about shape-shifting alien robots made its American television debut in 1985?
The Transformers made its American television debut in 1985. The series helped turn Optimus Prime, Megatron, and the Autobots into major pop-culture icons.
Which major benefit concert was held in London and Philadelphia in 1985?
Live Aid was held in 1985. The benefit concert took place in London and Philadelphia to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Which toy line and cartoon phenomenon introduced children to She-Ra in 1985?
She-Ra: Princess of Power launched in 1985. The character was introduced as part of a successful toy line and animated series connected to the Masters of the Universe franchise.
