TODAY IN HISTORY – August 19th
1940 - Born on this day, Ginger Baker, drummer with Cream who had the 1966 UK No.11 single 'I Feel Free'. Baker was also a member of the Graham Bond Organisation, Blind Faith, and Ginger Bakers Airforce and is also known for his numerous associations with World music, mainly the use of African influences. He has also had other collaborations such as with Gary Moore, Hawkwind and Public Image Ltd
1940 - Born this day, Johnny Nash, in Houston, Texas, singer, 1972 US No.1 single I Can See Clearly Now, 1975 UK No.1 single Tears On My Pillow.
1943 - Born this day, Billy J. Kramer [William Ashton], singer, and the Dakotas, 1963 UK No.2 single Do You Want To Know a Secret, 1963 UK No.1 single Bad To Me, 1963 UK No.4 single I'll Keep You Satisfied, 1964 UK No.1 single Little Children, 1964 UK No.10 single From a Window, 1965 UK No.12 single Trains and Boats and Planes.
1945 - Born on this day, Ian Gillan, vocals, Deep Purple, (1970 UK No.2 single 'Black Night', 1973 US No. 4 single 'Smoke On The Water')
1951 - Born this day, John Deacon, singer, musician, bassist, Queen, 1975 UK No.1 single Bohemian Rhapsody, also a UK No.1 in 1991, plus over 40 other UK top 40 singles, 1980 US No.1 single Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
1964 - The Beatles began their first North American concert tour at the Cow Palace, San Francisco. They would visit 26 cities. Also on this night's bill were The Righteous Brothers and Jackie de Shannon.
1967 - The Beatles scored their 14th US No.1 single with All You Need Is Love. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon, Graham Nash, Marianne Faithfull and Walker Brother Gary Leeds all sang backing vocals on the track.
1968 - After 58 episodes, the final Monkees TV show airs on NBC. Since the its initial run, almost every major cable network has aired re-runs of the show, including a popular stint on CBS from 1969-1972.
1973 - Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson were married in Malibu, California. Kristofferson had just enjoyed a number 1 country hit with 'Why Me', which included Coolidge on backing vocals. The couple divorced near the end of 1979.
1974 - The Three Degrees were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When Will I See You Again.' The girl group's only UK No.1. They were Prince Charles' favourite group of the 70's.
1978 - The Commodores started a five week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with Three Times A Lady.
1998 - Priscilla Presley won $75,000 in a defamation lawsuit against a man who claimed they had an affair before she married Elvis Presley. Superior Court Judge Daniel A. Curry ruled that Lavern Currie Grant, a former Army buddy of Presley's, made false statements that were repeated and used as the source for the book Child Bride: The Untold Story of Priscilla Beaulieu Presley by Suzanne Finstad. Ms. Presley had long assured the world she was a virgin when she married The King. Grant was ordered to pay $75,000. Ms. Presley had sued for at least $10 million. Ms. Finstad wasn't sued. "I am very pleased that I have been vindicated by this judgment," Ms. Presley said in a statement.
1988 - 'Crazy' by Patsy Cline, and Elvis Presley's, 'Hound Dog' were announced as the most played jukebox songs of the first hundred years. The jukebox had been around since 1906, but earlier models had been first seen in 1889.
1996 - James Brown appeared in Montauk, New York, as part of his Back at the Ranch tour. Brown who had a history of beating his wife, offered money that was raised at the event to an anti-violence organization called The Retreat, but was turned down.
2003 - A man from Nottinghamshire who sent threatening emails to S Club singer Tina Barrett was jailed for six months. 41 year-old Steven Hindley, showered the singer with roses, chocolates and teddy-bears. But when the messages were ignored, he began to mention threats to the band, including a potential sniper attack. One email begged Miss Barrett to visit him at his home, claiming he was the victim of an incurable brain-tumour and had just three weeks to live.
2005 - A life-size bronze statue designed by Paul Daly of Phil Lynott was unveiled on Harry Street in Dublin. The ceremony was attended by his former Thin Lizzy band members Gary Moore, Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham. Lynott who died in 1986 aged 36 had a string of hits including 'Whiskey in the Jar', 'The Boys are Back in Town', 'Jailbreak' and 'Waiting for an Alibi'
2008 - #1 song in New Zealand is “I kissed a girl” – Katy Perry. Already been #1 in 6 other countries including US, UK and Australia.
1940 - Born on this day, Ginger Baker, drummer with Cream who had the 1966 UK No.11 single 'I Feel Free'. Baker was also a member of the Graham Bond Organisation, Blind Faith, and Ginger Bakers Airforce and is also known for his numerous associations with World music, mainly the use of African influences. He has also had other collaborations such as with Gary Moore, Hawkwind and Public Image Ltd
1940 - Born this day, Johnny Nash, in Houston, Texas, singer, 1972 US No.1 single I Can See Clearly Now, 1975 UK No.1 single Tears On My Pillow.
1943 - Born this day, Billy J. Kramer [William Ashton], singer, and the Dakotas, 1963 UK No.2 single Do You Want To Know a Secret, 1963 UK No.1 single Bad To Me, 1963 UK No.4 single I'll Keep You Satisfied, 1964 UK No.1 single Little Children, 1964 UK No.10 single From a Window, 1965 UK No.12 single Trains and Boats and Planes.
1945 - Born on this day, Ian Gillan, vocals, Deep Purple, (1970 UK No.2 single 'Black Night', 1973 US No. 4 single 'Smoke On The Water')
1951 - Born this day, John Deacon, singer, musician, bassist, Queen, 1975 UK No.1 single Bohemian Rhapsody, also a UK No.1 in 1991, plus over 40 other UK top 40 singles, 1980 US No.1 single Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
1964 - The Beatles began their first North American concert tour at the Cow Palace, San Francisco. They would visit 26 cities. Also on this night's bill were The Righteous Brothers and Jackie de Shannon.
1967 - The Beatles scored their 14th US No.1 single with All You Need Is Love. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon, Graham Nash, Marianne Faithfull and Walker Brother Gary Leeds all sang backing vocals on the track.
1968 - After 58 episodes, the final Monkees TV show airs on NBC. Since the its initial run, almost every major cable network has aired re-runs of the show, including a popular stint on CBS from 1969-1972.
1973 - Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson were married in Malibu, California. Kristofferson had just enjoyed a number 1 country hit with 'Why Me', which included Coolidge on backing vocals. The couple divorced near the end of 1979.
1974 - The Three Degrees were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When Will I See You Again.' The girl group's only UK No.1. They were Prince Charles' favourite group of the 70's.
1978 - The Commodores started a five week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with Three Times A Lady.
1998 - Priscilla Presley won $75,000 in a defamation lawsuit against a man who claimed they had an affair before she married Elvis Presley. Superior Court Judge Daniel A. Curry ruled that Lavern Currie Grant, a former Army buddy of Presley's, made false statements that were repeated and used as the source for the book Child Bride: The Untold Story of Priscilla Beaulieu Presley by Suzanne Finstad. Ms. Presley had long assured the world she was a virgin when she married The King. Grant was ordered to pay $75,000. Ms. Presley had sued for at least $10 million. Ms. Finstad wasn't sued. "I am very pleased that I have been vindicated by this judgment," Ms. Presley said in a statement.
1988 - 'Crazy' by Patsy Cline, and Elvis Presley's, 'Hound Dog' were announced as the most played jukebox songs of the first hundred years. The jukebox had been around since 1906, but earlier models had been first seen in 1889.
1996 - James Brown appeared in Montauk, New York, as part of his Back at the Ranch tour. Brown who had a history of beating his wife, offered money that was raised at the event to an anti-violence organization called The Retreat, but was turned down.
2003 - A man from Nottinghamshire who sent threatening emails to S Club singer Tina Barrett was jailed for six months. 41 year-old Steven Hindley, showered the singer with roses, chocolates and teddy-bears. But when the messages were ignored, he began to mention threats to the band, including a potential sniper attack. One email begged Miss Barrett to visit him at his home, claiming he was the victim of an incurable brain-tumour and had just three weeks to live.
2005 - A life-size bronze statue designed by Paul Daly of Phil Lynott was unveiled on Harry Street in Dublin. The ceremony was attended by his former Thin Lizzy band members Gary Moore, Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham. Lynott who died in 1986 aged 36 had a string of hits including 'Whiskey in the Jar', 'The Boys are Back in Town', 'Jailbreak' and 'Waiting for an Alibi'
2008 - #1 song in New Zealand is “I kissed a girl” – Katy Perry. Already been #1 in 6 other countries including US, UK and Australia.