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On this day in 1828, 198 years ago: Franz Schubert dies in Vienna at just 31. In a short life he wrote well over 1,000 works, among them the "Unfinished" Symphony, the song cycle Winterreise and his beloved "Ave Maria." Here's Franz Schubert with “Ave Maria.”
On this day in 1988, 38 years ago: Bon Jovi's "Bad Medicine" reaches No. 1. The rockers took over the top of the Hot 100 from the Escape Club's "Wild, Wild West."
On this day in 1990, 36 years ago: Milli Vanilli lose their Grammy. Days after their producer admitted the duo hadn't sung on their records, the Recording Academy took back their award.
On this day in 2002, 24 years ago: George Harrison's final album Brainwashed comes out. Finished after his death by his son Dhani and Jeff Lynne, it included "Marwa Blues," which won a Grammy.
On this day in 2012, 14 years ago: Rihanna releases Unapologetic. It became her first No. 1 album in the US, and lead single "Diamonds" gave her a twelfth No. 1 single.
On this day in 1905, 121 years ago: Tommy Dorsey, "Sentimental Gentleman of Swing," is born. The trombonist's band gave a young Frank Sinatra his big break, and Sinatra credited him with teaching him breath control.
On this day in 1957, 69 years ago: Israeli singer Ofra Haza is born. She was runner-up at Eurovision 1983, and her "Im Nin'alu" topped the German chart for nine weeks in 1988.
On this day in 1961, 65 years ago: House singer Crystal Waters is born. "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)" and "100% Pure Love" both topped the dance chart and reached the Hot 100's top 11.
On this day in 1973, 53 years ago: Country singer Billy Currington is born. The Georgia native has racked up 11 country No. 1s, including "People Are Crazy" and "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right."
On this day in 2017, 9 years ago: Country star Mel Tillis dies at 85. He wrote "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" and Webb Pierce's hit "I'm Tired," and though he was known for his stutter, it never showed when he sang.
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