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On December 3, 1965, in Sacramento, CA, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones was shocked and knocked unconscious during a concert when his guitar made contact with his microphone during a performance of "The Last Time..."
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Also on Dec. 3, 1984, more than 4,000 people died after a cloud of gas escaped from a pesticide plant operated by a Union Carbide subsidiary in Bhopal, India.
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Neon lighting first demonstrated at the Paris Auto show....1910
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On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash recorded together (the Million Dollar Quartet). The session would not be released for 25 years..
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Today in 1872 the Mary Celeste was discovered.
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On December 5, 1968, Graham Nash quit the Hollies. He announced the formation of Crosby, Stills and Nash three days later...
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Today in 1766 London auction house Christie's held their first sale.
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Most importantly, the 21st Amendment to the U.S Constitution is ratified, repealing Prohibition on December 5, 1933.
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I guess what happened today won't make it into this thread until next year. Not sure if I can stand the suspense.
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On December 6, 1969, four people died during a free concert given by the Rolling Stones. One of the deaths was a stabbing that occurred near the stage. The event was recorded and released a year later. Then on December 6, 1970, "Gimme Shelter," the documentary film about the Rolling Stones' 1969 tour of the U.S. debuted...
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For the last few hundred years, many countries celebrate St. Nicholas Day on Dec. 6 and the day is usually associated with a celebration of gift giving to children...in honor of St. Nicholas. He was not a Bad guy.
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It's already 7th here (hope I'm not messing up the schedule :D).
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On December 7, 1964, Brian Wilson, of the Beach Boys, suffered a nervous breakdown on a flight from L.A. to Houston. The event led Wilson to stop touring with the group...
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On December 8, 1969, testifying at his trial for possesion of hashish and heroin in the Toronto Supreme Court, Jimi Hendrix claimed that he had now "outgrown" drugs. The jury found him not guilty after eight hours of deliberations...
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On December 9, 1967, Jim Morrison was arrested onstage in New Haven, CT, and charged with breach of peace and resisting arrest...
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On December 10, 1965, The Grateful Dead played their first concert. The show took place at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, CA...
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On this day in history, 1800-something, a little uncle was born with a wee putter in his hand.
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thanks, fre...
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On December 11, 1972, James Brown was arrested after a show in Knoxville, TN, and charged with "disorderly conduct" after being accused of trying to incite a riot. The charges were dropped when Brown threatens to sue for $1 million...
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On December 12, 1957, Disc Jockey Al Priddy of KEX, Portland, Oregon, was fired for playing Elvis Presley's rendition of "White Christmas." He had violated the radio station's ban against the song...
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On December 13, 1975, Foghat's "Slow Ride" was released...
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On December 14, 1962, Bob Dylan's first single, "Mixed-Up Confusion", was released...
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On December 15, 1968, Grace Slick appeared in blackface when Jefferson Airplane appeared on the "Smothers Brothers" TV show on CBS...
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On December 16, 1971, Don McLean’s eight-minute-plus version of "American Pie" was released...
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Dec 16th ... Beethoven was born 1770.....5 years later Jane Austin was born...so there !
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On December 17, 1955, Carl Perkins wrote "Blue Suede Shoes." Less than 48 hours later, he recorded it in Memphis, TN...
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On December 18, 1971, Jerry Lee Lewis and his cousin Myra Brown were divorced. They were married when she was 13 years old...
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On December 19, 1987, Paul Simon the musician, and Paul Simon, the presidential candidate, both host "Saturday Night Live..."
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On December 20, 1957, Elvis Presley received his U.S. Army draft notice...
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On December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley went to the White House to volunteer his services to U.S. President Nixon on fighting the nation's drug problems. He gave Nixon a chrome-plated Colt .45 and Tricky Dick gave Elvis a Narcotics Bureau badge...
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On Dec. 22, 1864, during the Civil War, Union Gen. William T. Sherman sent a message to President Lincoln from Georgia, saying, "I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah."
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Also on December 22, 1981, a rock 'n' roll auction in London brought in $2,000 for a letter of introduction from Buddy Holly to Decca Records. John and Cynthia Lennon’s marriage certificate was sold for $850 and an autographed program from the world premiere of the Beatles film "Help!" brought in $2,100...
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On Dec. 23, 1986, the experimental airplane Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, completed the first non-stop, around-the-world flight without refueling as it landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
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Also on December 23, 1977, Cat Stevens converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusef Islam...
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On this day,December 23rd,43 years ago(do the math=1967) "My Old Lady" and I were married.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
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On December 24, 1973, Tom Johnson of the Doobie Brothers was arrested in Visalia, CA, on charges of marijuana possession...
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Also on Dec. 24, 1992, President Bush pardoned former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger and five others in the Iran-Contra scandal.
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On December 25, 1959, Richard Starkey, 18, who later would be known as Ringo Starr, received a drum set for Christmas...
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Today I had a headache
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On December 26, 1968, Led Zeppelin began its first U.S. tour in Boston...
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