FEBRUARY 07, 1964...The Kinks appear on ITV's Ready Steady Go! performing their version of "Long Tall Sally."
FEBRUARY 07, 1964... Shortly after 1:00 p.m. EST, Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight number 101 lands at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport. Over 3,000 screaming fans, many in tears, are waiting to greet the Beatles as they arrive for their first American tour (and an appearance on CBS' Ed Sullivan Show). The Beatles are taken to the Plaza Hotel after a press conference at the airport. ("What do you think of the campaign in Detroit to stamp out the Beatles?" Paul: "We've got a campaign of our own to stamp out Detroit.") On the same day, Baskin-Robbins responds to the furor by introducing a flavor of ice cream called "Beatle-Nut."
FEBRUARY 07, 1965...George Harrison is admitted to London's University College Hospital with an infected back molar which has also infected his tonsils, necessitating their removal. The tonsils are destroyed so that they can't be sold to fans.
FEBRUARY 07, 1966...The first magazine dedicated specifically to rock and roll music, Crawdaddy!, is published by Paul Williams in New York City.
FEBRUARY 07, 1966...The first magazine dedicated specifically to rock and roll music, Crawdaddy!, is published by Paul Williams in New York City.
FEBRUARY 07, 1969...Tom Jones' UK variety show This Is Tom Jones premieres on ABC after the network pays out over $20 million for the rights.
FEBRUARY 07, 1985...Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" becomes the official anthem of New York City.
FEBRUARY 07, 1985...Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" becomes the official anthem of New York City.
***DAVID BRYAN of BON JOVI is 48
***WES BORLAND of LIMP BIZKIT is 35
***BRIAN TRAVERS of UB40 is 51
***GARTH BROOKS is 48
Actor: JAMES SPADER of BOSTON LEGAL is 50
Actor: JASON GEDRICK of BOOMTOWN is 43
Actor: MIGUEL FERRER is 55
Comedian: CHRIS ROCK is 45
Actor: ASHTON KUTCHER of THAT '70s SHOW is 32
