1956 - Buddy Holly got a prescription for contact lenses. He couldn't get used to wearing them so he continued to use his trademark glasses.?
1956?- The Platters released their self-titled debut album on Mecury Records.?
1959 - Cliff Richard's first movie,?Serious Charge, premiered.?
1968?- Paul McCartney and John Lennon were guests on NBC's "Tonight Show" with guest host Joe Gragiola..
1968?- The Rascals recorded "People Got to Be Free."?
1976 - Keith Relf (Yardbirds) died from electrocution while playing an improperly grounded electric guitar. He was 33 years old.?
1982 - The Clash released the album "Combat Rock."?
1985 - Michael Jackson received a humanitarian award from U.S. President Ronald Reagan at the White House.?
1988 - Atlantic Records celebrated its 40th anniversary with a televised cable show.?
1992 - KISS released the album?Revenge.?
1998 - Frank Sinatra died after a heart attack at the age of 82.?
1998 - George Michael pled no contest in the Beverly Hills Municipal Court to committing a lewd act in a park restroom. He was fined $810, given 80 hours of community service, and ordered to undergo counseling.?