TODAY IN HISTORY – FEBRUARY 22ND
1974 – Born this day, James Blunt, UK musician. Released his debut CD “Back to Bedlam” in 2004 and by 2005 his singles “High”, “Wisemen” and “You’re Beautiful” had all charted. He was nominated for 5 Grammy awards at the 2007 awards but walked away empty handed.
1978 - The Police appeared in a Wrigley's Chewing Gum commercial for US TV, the band dyed their hair blonde for the appearance.
1987 - Died this day, Andy Warhol, pop artist, died after a gall bladder operation.
1992 - Shakespears Sister started an eight week run as the UK No.1 with the single Stay. The duo were made up of ex-Bananarama member Siobhan Fahey and singer Marcella Detroit who co-wrote Lay Down Sally with Eric Clapton.
1997 - No Doubt went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with Don't Speak.
2000 - The engagement ring Sex Pistol, Sid Vicious gave to his girlfriend Nancy Spungeon, went on sale for auction at £1,500. Sid bought the ring from Camden market in 1977. Also on sale was a pair of John Lennon's Jeans for £2,250.
2001 - Winners at the 43rd Grammy Awards included U2, record of the year and song of the year with Beautiful Day, Steely Dan won album of the year for Two Against Nature, Macy Gray, Female pop vocal for I Try and Shelby Lynne won best new artist.
2002 - Two middle-aged women spent the first of eight nights sleeping in a car outside Bournemouth International Centre to make sure they were first in the queue for when tickets to Cliff Richard's forthcoming concert went on sale.
2003 - At least 96 people died when a blaze erupted during an indoor fireworks display at a US nightclub rock concert. More than 200 others suffered burns and smoke inhalation in the inferno which took less than three minutes to rip through the club in Rhode Island, New York. The huge fire was the second disaster to hit a US nightclub in a week and has raised major safety concerns.
2009 – Poor weather in the days leading up to today meant that the South Canterbury Hospice Food and Wine Festival 2009 had to be postponed until March 22nd. The Black Seeds will still be the headline act. It is the first time the event has been postponed in its 9 year existence.
1974 – Born this day, James Blunt, UK musician. Released his debut CD “Back to Bedlam” in 2004 and by 2005 his singles “High”, “Wisemen” and “You’re Beautiful” had all charted. He was nominated for 5 Grammy awards at the 2007 awards but walked away empty handed.
1978 - The Police appeared in a Wrigley's Chewing Gum commercial for US TV, the band dyed their hair blonde for the appearance.
1987 - Died this day, Andy Warhol, pop artist, died after a gall bladder operation.
1992 - Shakespears Sister started an eight week run as the UK No.1 with the single Stay. The duo were made up of ex-Bananarama member Siobhan Fahey and singer Marcella Detroit who co-wrote Lay Down Sally with Eric Clapton.
1997 - No Doubt went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with Don't Speak.
2000 - The engagement ring Sex Pistol, Sid Vicious gave to his girlfriend Nancy Spungeon, went on sale for auction at £1,500. Sid bought the ring from Camden market in 1977. Also on sale was a pair of John Lennon's Jeans for £2,250.
2001 - Winners at the 43rd Grammy Awards included U2, record of the year and song of the year with Beautiful Day, Steely Dan won album of the year for Two Against Nature, Macy Gray, Female pop vocal for I Try and Shelby Lynne won best new artist.
2002 - Two middle-aged women spent the first of eight nights sleeping in a car outside Bournemouth International Centre to make sure they were first in the queue for when tickets to Cliff Richard's forthcoming concert went on sale.
2003 - At least 96 people died when a blaze erupted during an indoor fireworks display at a US nightclub rock concert. More than 200 others suffered burns and smoke inhalation in the inferno which took less than three minutes to rip through the club in Rhode Island, New York. The huge fire was the second disaster to hit a US nightclub in a week and has raised major safety concerns.
2009 – Poor weather in the days leading up to today meant that the South Canterbury Hospice Food and Wine Festival 2009 had to be postponed until March 22nd. The Black Seeds will still be the headline act. It is the first time the event has been postponed in its 9 year existence.