1967 The Monkees were at No.1 on the UK singles with 'I'm A Believer', the group's only UK No.1.

1980 Pink Floyd's 'The Wall', started a 15-week run at No.1 on the US album chart. The group's third US No.1, it went on to sell over 8 million copies.

1993 Fleetwood Mac re-formed to perform at Bill Clinton's inauguration. The band's "Don't Stop" was used as the theme for his campaign.

2001 It was reported that Paul McCartney was set to become the world’s first pop star billionaire. McCartney was said to be worth £725 million ($1,233) and was expected to become a billionaire after huge sales from The Beatles compilation hits album.

1994 Paul McCartney inducts John Lennon into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "I love him to this day and I always did love him," says Paul McCartney