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On this day in music

October 11

10 moments from 1896 to 2018: 4 things that happened, 4 birthdays and 2 farewells.

Tune of the day
When I Think of You
Janet Jackson
Why today: 1986 · Janet Jackson scores her first Hot 100 No. 1
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What happened on October 11

  1. 197551 yrs ago
    HappenedPop

    Saturday Night premieres with Billy Preston and Janis Ian

    On the show's first night, hosted by George Carlin, Preston played 'Nothing from Nothing' and Ian sang 'At Seventeen'.

    Play on Spotify Source: Saturday Night Live season 1 - Wikipedia
  2. 198640 yrs ago
    HappenedR&B / Soul

    Janet Jackson scores her first Hot 100 No. 1

    'When I Think of You' made Janet and Michael the first and only siblings to each top the Hot 100 as solo artists.

    Play on Spotify Source: When I Think of You - Wikipedia
  3. 199729 yrs ago
    HappenedPop

    Elton John's Diana tribute begins its Hot 100 reign

    'Candle in the Wind 1997' debuted at No. 1 and stayed 14 weeks, becoming the best-selling single in Billboard history.

    Play on Spotify Source: Candle in the Wind 1997 - Wikipedia
  4. 20188 yrs ago
    HappenedPop

    Music Modernization Act becomes law

    It brought pre-1972 recordings under federal copyright, set up a body to match streaming royalties to songwriters, and secured royalties for producers and engineers.

    Play on Spotify Source: Music Modernization Act - Wikipedia
  5. 1919107 yrs ago
    BornJazz & Blues

    Drummer Art Blakey is born in Pittsburgh

    His Jazz Messengers became a finishing school for young talent, launching Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard and Wynton Marsalis.

    Play on Spotify Source: Art Blakey - Wikipedia
  6. 194383 yrs ago
    BornCountry

    Country singer Gene Watson is born in Palestine, Texas

    He played Houston clubs at night while working in an auto body shop by day before 'Love in the Hot Afternoon' broke him nationally.

    Play on Spotify Source: Gene Watson - Wikipedia
  7. 194680 yrs ago
    BornPop

    Daryl Hall is born Daryl Hohl in Pennsylvania

    With John Oates he formed the best-selling duo in music history, racking up six US No. 1 singles between 1977 and 1984.

    Play on Spotify Source: Daryl Hall - Wikipedia
  8. 199234 yrs ago
    BornHip-hop

    Cardi B is born in Washington Heights

    'Bodak Yellow' made her the first female rapper with a solo No. 1 since Lauryn Hill, and she was the first solo woman to win the Best Rap Album Grammy.

    Play on Spotify Source: Cardi B - Wikipedia
  9. 1896130 yrs ago
    DiedClassical

    Composer Anton Bruckner dies in Vienna

    He was buried in the crypt of St. Florian monastery directly beneath his beloved organ; his Ninth Symphony was left unfinished.

    Play on Spotify Source: Anton Bruckner - Wikipedia
  10. 200818 yrs ago
    DiedJazz & Blues

    Neal Hefti, composer of the Batman theme, dies

    Before writing TV's Batman and The Odd Couple themes, he arranged for Count Basie's band, including The Atomic Mr. Basie.

    Play on Spotify Source: Neal Hefti - Wikipedia