Monday, October 31, 2022

10/31 Today in History Birthday: Beastie Boys, Ad-Rock

10/31 Today in History Birthday: Beastie Boys, Ad-Rock, Adam Horovitz was born October 31, 1966

#DANtheMAN607 The Illustration Art of Dan Thompson 

#DANtheMAN607 The Illustration Art of Dan Thompson


10/31 Today in History Birthday: John Candy

 10/31 Today in History Birthday: John Candy was born October 31, 1950

#DANtheMAN607 The Illustration Art of Dan Thompson 

DANtheMAN607 The Illustration Art of Dan Thompson

DANtheMAN607 The Illustration Art of Dan Thompson


Sunday, October 30, 2022

10/30 Today in History Birthday: Henry Winkler

10/30 Today in History Birthday: Henry Winkler was born on October 30, 1945

llustration by #DANtheMAN607 • Happy Days,, Henry Winkler as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli

 

Oct 30, Today in History 1984: Michael Jackson's Thriller

 Oct 30, Today in History 1984: Michael Jackson's Thriller was certified 20x Platinum, the first album ever to do so. Has gone on to over 33x Platinum and Diamond status since.

#DANtheMAN607 The Illustration Art of Dan Thompson 

DANtheMAN607 The Illustration Art of Dan Thompson


Friday, October 28, 2022

10/28, Today in History 1977: The Sex Pistols

October 28, Today in History 1977: The Sex Pistols released the album "Never Mind The Bollocks".


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10/28 Today in History Birthday: Julia Roberts

10/28 Today in History Birthday: Julia Roberts was born on October 28, 1967

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Oct 27, Today in History 1989: Tom Petty

 Oct 27, Today in History 1989: Tom Petty released "Free Fallin'" as the 3rd single from Full Moon Fever.

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10/27 Today in History 1960: Tina Turner

10/27 Today in History 1960: Tina Turner gives birth to Ronald Renelle Turner, her second child, while touring in Los Angeles. The father, Ike Turner, is not present at the birth.

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10/26, Today in History 1984: The Terminator

 Oct 26, Today in History 1984: The Terminator was released in theaters. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, Michael Biehn as Kyle Reese, and Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

10/25 Today in History 1977: Elton John

 10/25 Today in History 1977: Elton John appears on The Muppet Show, where he performs "Crocodile Rock," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart." Elton is one of the inspirations for Dr. Teeth of the Muppets' house band, The Electric Mayhem

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10/25 Today in History 2008: Britney Spears

 10/25 Today in History 2008 Britney Spears returns to the top of the Hot 100 with "Womanizer," her first #1 on that chart since her debut single, "...Baby One More Time," in 1999.

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Oct 25, Today in History 1986: Cyndi Lauper

 Oct 25, Today in History 1986: "True Colors" by cyndi lauper hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Held the top spot for 2 weeks.

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Oct 25, Today in History 1986: Bon Jovi

 Oct 25, Today in History 1986: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet hit #1 on the Billboard album chart for the 1st time. Held it for just 1 week, but returned for another 7 weeks starting in January 1987.

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Monday, October 24, 2022

10/24 Today in History: The Rolling Stones

Today in History 

10/24/ 1964, The Rolling Stones kicked off an 11-date North American tour playing two shows at The New York Academy of Music.

10/24/1981, The Rolling Stones played the first of two nights at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, supported by Van Halen

Illustration of Mick Jagger by #DANtheMAN607 



10/ 24 Today in History: Kojak

 10/ 24 Today in History: Kojak premires, 1973 starring Telly Savalas as Lieutenant Theodopolus "Theo" Kojak


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Sunday, October 23, 2022

10/23 Today in History 1982: Billy Idol

10/23 Today in History 1982: 40 years ago, Billy Idol released "White Wedding" as the 2nd single from his solo self-titled debut album. It's a nice day to start again... 

#DANtheMAN607 The Illustration Art of Dan Thompson 

#DANtheMAN607 The Illustration Art of Dan Thompson

9/25 Today in History Birthday: Christopher Reeves

  9/25 Today in History Birthday: Christopher Reeves was born on (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) #DANtheMAN607 The Illustration Art ...