Entertainment History
On August 1, 1960, Chubby Checker released the single "The Twist. In
1964, singer Johnny Burnette drowned in a boating accident in Clear
Lake, California. He was 30. He's probably best known for the song
"You're 16. In 1971, the Concerts for Bangladesh were held at New
York's Madison Square Garden. It was the first large-scale benefit
concert and a precursor to shows like Live Aid. The concerts featured
George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Badfinger, Ringo Starr and
Billy Preston. In 1977, the book "Elvis -- What Happened" was released
to bookstores nationwide. It was an expose' by two former bodyguards
who presented Elvis as an overweight recluse. Elvis died two weeks
later. In 1980, George Harrison formed a movie production company
called Hand Made Films Productions. The company's films include "Life
of Brian" and "Time Bandits. In 1981, MTV made its debut on cable
stations across the U.S. The first video played was "Video Killed the
Radio Star" by the Buggles. In 1986, actress Tatum O'Neal married
tennis star John McEnroe in Oyster Bay, New York. They have since split
up. Also in 1986, U2 began recording sessions in Dublin, Ireland, that
became their album "The Joshua Tree. Today's Birthdays: Singer Ramblin'
Jack Elliott is 85. Blues musician Robert Cray is 63. Singer Michael
Penn is 58. Singer Joe Elliott of Def Leppard is 57. Rapper Chuck D of
Public Enemy is 56. Guitarist Suzi Gardner of L7 is 56. Rapper Coolio
is 53. Singer Adam Duritz of Counting Crows is 52. Country singer
George Ducas is 50. Guitarist Charlie Kelley (Buffalo Club) is 48.
Actress Jennifer Gareis ("The Bold and the Beautiful") is 46. Actress
Tempestt Bledsoe ("The Cosby Show") is 43. Actor Jason Momoa ("Game of
Thrones") is 37. Singer Ashley Parker Angel (O-Town) is 35. Actor
Elijah Kelley (2007's "Hairspray") is 30.
