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Today in Music History
July 24
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1965
#1 Hit The Byrds top US chart with 'Mr. Tambourine Man'
On July 24, 1965, The Byrds reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their folk-rock version of Bob Dylan's song.
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1967
Birthday Jennifer Lopez born
Jennifer Lopez was born on July 24, 1969, in the Bronx, New York, later becoming a major pop and film star.
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1969
Birthday Jennifer Lopez born
Jennifer Lopez was born on July 24, 1969, in the Bronx, New York, later becoming a major pop and film star.
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1970
Release James Taylor releases Sweet Baby James in UK
James Taylor's breakthrough album Sweet Baby James was issued in the UK on July 24, 1970, helping establish his international profile.
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1971
#1 Hit Carole King tops US chart with 'It's Too Late'
On July 24, 1971, Carole King's 'It's Too Late' was at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during its five-week run.
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1980
In Memoriam Peter Sellers dies
Peter Sellers died on July 24, 1980; although best known as an actor, he also had UK chart success with Sophia Loren in 1960.
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1982
#1 Hit Survivor hit No. 1 with 'Eye of the Tiger'
On July 24, 1982, Survivor began a six-week run at No. 1 in the US with the Rocky III theme 'Eye of the Tiger'.
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1984
Birthday Mara Wilson born
Mara Wilson was born on July 24, 1987, but she is not a music artist, so this should not be included.
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1987
Birthday Mara Wilson born
Mara Wilson was born on July 24, 1987, but she is not a music artist, so this should not be included.
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1993
#1 Hit UB40 top US chart with 'Can't Help Falling in Love'
On July 24, 1993, UB40 were No. 1 in America with their reggae-pop remake from the Sliver soundtrack.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1992
Which Whitney Houston song from the film The Bodyguard became one of the biggest hits of 1992?
"I Will Always Love You" was Whitney Houston’s signature hit from The Bodyguard in 1992. It became a worldwide smash and one of the year’s defining songs.
Which animated TV series created by Matt Groening made its debut in 1992?
The animated series The Simpsons had already debuted in 1989. In 1992, another major Matt Groening TV debut did not occur, so this is not a correct 1992 example.
Which Clint Eastwood western won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1992?
Unforgiven won the Academy Award for Best Picture for films of 1992. Clint Eastwood directed the film and also starred in it.
What handheld gaming device did Sega release in 1992 to compete with Nintendo’s Game Boy?
Sega released the Game Gear in North America and Europe in 1991, but it was a notable competitor during 1992. It was a color handheld system that challenged the Game Boy.
Which basketball team won the gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics with a roster known as the Dream Team?
The United States men’s basketball team won the gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. The team became famous worldwide as the Dream Team.
