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How Love Hangover Took Over
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No More Tears turned two superstars into one unstoppable event
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- 1. When Doves Cry – Prince
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- 3. Dancing In the Dark – Bruce Springsteen
- 4. Self Control – Laura Branigan
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Today in Music History
July 6
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1957
#1 Hit All Shook Up tops US chart
Elvis Presley was at number one on the Billboard pop chart with "All Shook Up," one of the defining hits of early rock and roll.
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1964
Release A Hard Day's Night LP released
The Beatles released the album "A Hard Day's Night" in the US, featuring songs from their first film and all Lennon-McCartney originals.
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1971
Birthday Geoffrey Rush born
Australian actor Geoffrey Rush was born; he later portrayed pianist David Helfgott in "Shine," a film closely tied to classical music history.
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1973
Milestone Queen issued first single
Queen released their debut single "Keep Yourself Alive" in the UK, introducing the band before their first album arrived.
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1981
Birthday Anastacia born
Singer Anastacia was born in Chicago; she later became an international pop star with hits including "I'm Outta Love."
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1985
#1 Hit Tears for Fears lead US chart
"Shout" by Tears for Fears reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the duo's second US chart-topper.
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1993
In Memoriam Dizzy Gillespie died
Jazz trumpet pioneer Dizzy Gillespie died at 75 in Englewood, New Jersey, after helping define bebop and modern jazz.
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2003
In Memoriam Buddy Ebsen died
Buddy Ebsen died at 95; before his acting fame, he was part of a 1930s dance act and recorded music with his sisters.
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10 Forgotten American Sci-Fi Series Every Classic TV Fan Should Watch
Long before streaming, CGI, and massive television budgets, science fiction lived on imagination. In the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, American…
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The studio glow is low, the television hums, and suddenly the room belongs to aliens, agents and unanswered questions. V…
Late Night’s Great Rivalry
Same desk, same hour, completely different worlds.
Bonanza vs Gunsmoke — two TV western giants, one unforgettable showdown
Here’s what made Bonanza and Gunsmoke such enduring television favourites: one wrapped the western in family warmth, the other gave…
Neon Menus, Plastic Trays, and a Friday Night Drive
Here’s what made the biggest fast food chains of 1980s America feel so irresistible, from family bucket dinners to burger…
The Twilight Zone vs. The Outer Limits — Which One Still Owns the Night?
Which classic series truly owned late-night television: Rod Serling’s elegant realm of twists, or the colder, creature-filled universe of The…
Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1977
Which space adventure film became the breakout movie phenomenon of 1977?
Star Wars premiered in 1977 and became the year’s defining box-office sensation. It was written and directed by George Lucas.
Which landmark TV miniseries about slavery and family history became a major cultural event in 1977?
Roots aired in 1977 and became one of the most watched television events of its era. It was based on Alex Haley’s book Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
Which Fleetwood Mac album was a huge hit in 1977 and included songs like "Dreams" and "Go Your Own Way"?
Rumours was the Fleetwood Mac album that dominated 1977. It became one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Which music icon died in August 1977 at his home in Memphis, Tennessee?
Elvis Presley died in 1977 at Graceland in Memphis. He was 42 years old.
Which tennis player won Wimbledon in 1977 and became one of the year’s biggest sports stories?
Virginia Wade won the women’s singles title at Wimbledon in 1977. Her victory came in the tournament’s centenary year.
