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THIS DAY IN HISTORY.
1994 - Oasis
Oasis appeared at The Hacienda in Manchester to celebrate the launch of their debut album Definitely Maybe. The album went on to become the fastest selling debut album of all time in the UK and marked the beginning of Oasis' success in America, selling over one million copies there.
1998 - Manic Street Preachers
Manic Street Preachers scored their first UK No.1 single with 'If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next'. The group's 19th hit and the first Welsh act to have a No.1 single since Shakin' Stevens in
1985. The song is in the Guinness World Records as the longest title for a No.1 single without brackets.
1946 - Freddie Mercury's Birthday
Freddie Mercury British singer, songwriter, record producer with Queen
1968 - The Doors
On their first ever visit to the UK The Doors appeared on Top Of The Pops performing 'Hello I Love You' live on the TV show.
1967 - The Beatles
Working at Abbey Road studios, London, The Beatles began recording John Lennon’s new song ‘I Am The Walrus’, recording 16 takes of the basic backing track.
1965 - The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones recorded their eighth single 'Get Off Of My Cloud' at RCA studios in Hollywood. The song peaked at No.1 in the US and the UK.
1965 - Sonny & Cher
Sonny & Cher made their first live UK appearance when they appeared at the 100 Club in London.
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