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2007, former laboratory worker Devon Townsend admitted to a court in Albuquerque, New Mexico of stalking Chester Bennington lead singer with Linkin Park. Townsend used US government computers to obtain his personal information, accessing Bennington's e-mail account and mobile phone voicemail. The court was told how she travelled to Arizona solely for the purpose of trying to see the singer and monitored Chester Bennington's voicemails as a means of trying to locate where he might be eating.
2005, U2 won their court fight for the return of items of memorabilia, including a Stetson hat which they accused a former stylist of stealing. Judge Matthew Deery at Dublin's Circuit Court ordered Lola Cashman to return the items, which also include earrings, within seven days. Ms Cashman, had worked as U2's stylist during the 1980s and wrote an unauthorised book called ‘Inside the Zoo’. Judge Deery said he found Ms Cashman's version of how she had been given the items at the end of a US tour doubtful, particularly her description of Bono running around in his underpants backstage.
2004, New York band Scissor Sisters went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their self-titled album.
2004, Usher started a two week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Burn', his third UK No.1. Also a No.1 in the US.
2004, Ja Rule was arrested for driving while his licence was suspended and being in possession of marijuana. Rule, 28, was stopped by police after changing lanes without signalling, he later pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended licence but the possession charge was dropped.
2003, American record producer and singer-songwriter and five-time Grammy Award-winner Barry White died from Kidney failure aged 58. Produced hits for girl group Love Unlimited and other chart hits include 1974 hit 'You're The First, The Last, My Everything', 1974 US No.1 'Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe'. Bubblegum act The Banana Splits recorded his songs and he arranged the 1963 hit 'Harlem Shuffle' for Bob & Earl.
2002, George Michael took part in a live phone interview on US news channel CNN, defending his new single 'Shoot The Dog'. Americans were upset by the controversial video, which had President Bush in bed with Tony Blair.
2002, Tony Bennett had to abandon a show at London's Royal Albert Hall after a fire broke out in the building. The audience were evacuated after smoke began to fill the hall.
2001, Madonna played the first of six sold out nights at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London, England as part of her Drowned World Tour.
2000, a man fell 80 feet to his death during a Metallica concert at Raven Stadium, Baltimore.
1993, The Smashing Pumpkins played an acoustic show at the strip club Raymond's Revue Bar, London.
1992, John Phillips ex of Mamas And The Papas received a liver transplant at the Los Angeles Medical Centre.
1992, Sir Mix-A- Lot started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Baby Got Back', a No.56 hit in the UK.
1990, Paul Stanley from Kiss sustained neck and back injuries when he was involved in a car crash in New Jersey.
1987, Pet Shop Boys were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'It's A Sin', the duo's second UK No.1 and lead single from the duo's second album 'Actually'.
1985, Dire Straits played the first of ten consecutive nights at London's Wembley Arena.
1977, The Damned appeared at the Marquee Club, London, admission £1.
1977, bass player Gary Valentine quit Blondie, citing 'artistic integrity', as the cause of his departure.
1976, The Ramones, The Stranglers and The Flamin Groovies appeared at London's Roundhouse, tickets £1.60.
1976, The Clash made their live debut supporting The Sex Pistols at the Black Swan, Sheffield, England.
1973, Slade drummer Don Powell was badly injured in a car crash in which his girlfriend was killed.
1971, Donald McPherson lead singer of US soul group Main Ingredient died of leukaemia aged 30. Had the 1972 hit song, ‘Everybody Plays the Fool’.
1970, Cliff Richard released his 50th single 'Goodbye Sam, Hello Samantha.' The song peaked at No.6 on the UK chart.
1969, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Johnny Winter, Delaney and Bonnie, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Canned Heat, Joe Cocker, Blood Sweat & Tears, Chuck Berry, Spirit, Chicago and Paul Butterfield all appeared at the two-day Atlanta Pop Festival, Byron, Georgia.
1968, Elvis Presley donated a Rolls Royce to a Hollywood women's charity, which raised $35,000.
1966, The Beatles played two shows at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Manila, in the Philippines to over 80,000 fans. The Beatles failed to appear at a palace reception hosted by President Marcos' family, who were not informed that the Beatles had declined their invitation. The Philippine media misrepresent this as a deliberate snub and when Brian Epstein tries to make a televised statement, his comments are disrupted by static. The next day, as The Beatles make their way to the airport they were greeted by angry mobs, the Philippine government had retaliated by refusing police protection for The Beatles.
1964, The Beach Boys started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Get Around', the group's first No.1, a No.7 hit in the UK.
1964, The Rolling Stones appearance on 'Juke Box Dury' was aired on UK TV, the only time the show had five panellists rather than four.
1958, The Everly Brothers held the UK No.1 position with 'All I Have To Do Is Dream.' The Duo's first No.1 single.
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