1966 The Mamas and the Papas started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Monday Monday', it made No.3 in the UK. The group was reported, as saying they all hated the song except for its writer John Phillips.

1977 The Eagles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Hotel California', the group's fourth US No.1, a No.8 hit in the UK.

1978 90,000 tickets were sold in eight hours for Bob Dylan's forthcoming London dates at Earls Court.

1992 a leather Jacket worn by John Lennon during 1960-1963, was sold at Christies, London, for £24,200.

2000 A schizophrenic man said to be stalking Linda Ronstadt is arrested in Sun City, Ariz. The man was wearing a white tuxedo and carrying a rose he planned to give the singer during a concert.

2003 Fleetwood Mac kick off their tour in support of Say You Will in Columbus, Ohio.