2007
The Red Hot Chili Peppers were suing a US network over the name of its TV show, Californication saying the title was "immediately associated in the mind of the consumer" with its 1999 album and single release. The band filed a lawsuit against Showtime Network - the makers of the TV show, which featured David Duchovny as a writer going through a mid-life crisis. "For some TV show to come along and steal our identity is not right," said the band's singer, Anthony Kiedis. He described Californication as "the signature CD, video and song of the band's career".
2004
Eminem was at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Encore', his third US No.1 album. Girls Aloud started a two week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Pretenders 'I’ll Stand By You.'
UK TV’s The South Bank Show aired a one hour profile on The Darkness.
2003
An acoustic guitar on which the late Beatle George Harrison learned to play fetched £276,000 at a London auction. His father originally bought the Egmond guitar for Harrison for £3.50. Another item auctioned was a signed invitation to the post-premiere celebrations for The Beatles Hard Days Night film, which went for £17,250.
Record producer Phil Spector appeared before a California court and was formally charged with murder. B-movie actress Lana Clarkson had been found at his mansion in February of this year with a fatal gunshot wound to her face. Spector pleaded not guilty to her murder during a brief hearing in Alhambra, near Los Angeles and was released on $1m bail.
2001
UK pop mogul Jonathan King was jailed for seven years for sex attacks on five boys. King was found guilty of six offences of indecent assault, buggery and attempted buggery against five youth's aged 14 and 16 between 1983 and 1989.
2000
Jonathan Shalit the former manager of singing prodigy Charlotte Church went to court claiming he was owed £5m of the singers £10m estate.
1999
Celine Dion went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'All The Way...A Decade Of Songs', her fourth UK No.1 album.
The Wamdue Project went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'King Of The Castle'. First released in 1998 when it made No.121 on the chart selling just 350 copies in the first week of release.
1997
Appearing on The Smash Hits Tour at Sheffield Arena, England, Boyzone, 911, Kavana, All Saints, 'N Sync, Another Level and Five.
1995
Matthew Ashman, former Adam And The Ants and Bow Wow Wow guitarist died from complications caused by diabetes.
Legendary manager of Led Zeppelin Peter Grant died from a heart attack. Known as being one of the shrewdest and most ruthless managers in rock history, Grant secured 90% of concert gate money and intimidated record store owners who dealt in bootlegs. The former wrestler, also worked as a film extra and bodyguard.
The Beatles Anthology 1 was released in the US, featuring 60 tracks including the single 'Free As A Bird.'
1994
After a five-year wait, The Stone Roses released the single 'Love Spreads'. In true Roses fashion the group turn down an appearance on BBC 1's TV show Top Of The Pops to promote the single.
1992
Charles and Eddie were at No.1 in the UK singles chart with 'Would I Lie To You'.
Cher went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her 'Greatest Hits.'
Michael Bolton went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Timeless, (The Classics).
1991
Aerosmith made a guest appearance in the Simpson's TV animated comedy.
1990
Madonna was sued by her next door neighbour for having a hedge, which blocked his view.
1988
Former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page set out on his first ever-solo tour at The Hummingbird, Birmingham, appearing with John Miles and the son of Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jason Bonham.
1987
Billy Idol knocked Tiffany from the No.1 single position on the US singles chart with his version of Tommy James ' Mony Mony'. Tiffany had been at No.1 with another Tommy James song ' I Think We're Alone Now.'
T'Pau went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut LP 'Bridge Of Spies'
1983
Michael Jackson's 14-minute video for 'Thriller', was premiered in Los Angeles.
1981
Olivia Newton John started a ten week run at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Physical', the singers fourth US No.1 went on to sell over 2 million copies, a No.7 hit in the UK.
Queen and David Bowie were at No.1 in the UK with 'Under Pressure. They recorded the song together after a chance meeting when both acts were working in a German recording studio.
1980
Don Henley was arrested after a naked 16-year old girl was found at his home in Los Angeles suffering from a drug over-dose, he received a $2,000 fine with two years probation.
1979
Dr Hook were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman.'
1976
Appearing at The Nashville, London, The Stranglers supported by Chelsea, (this was Billy Idol's last gig with Chelsea).
1975
At the start of Elton John week in Los Angeles, the singer received a Star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame.
Appearing at Barbarella's, Birmingham, England, George McCrae.
1974
Wilson Pickett was arrested in New York City for possession of a dangerous weapon after he pulled a gun during an argument.
1971
Elton John kicked off a 13-date UK tour at The Coventry Theatre, promoting his new album 'Madman Across The Water.'
1970
The Partridge Family started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Think I Love You'. The song was featured in the first episode of the Partridge Family TV series, made by the same company that made The Monkees.
Two months after his death Jimi Hendrix was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Voodoo Chile', the guitarists only UK No.1 single.
1969
Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England.
1960
Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Stay', the shortest ever US No.1 single at one minute 37 seconds. A No.14 hit in the UK in 1961.
The Beatles played at the Kaiserkeller Club in Hamburg, Germany without George Harrison. Harrison had been deported on this day for being underage (he was 17) and not legally allowed to remain in a nightclub after midnight.
1955
RCA Records purchased Elvis Presley's recording contract from Sam Phillips at Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $35,000.
1954
Rosemary Clooney was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'This Ole House.'
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