2005 - In a poll conducted by Uncut magazine to fine the most influential songs, movies and books of recent times, Bob Dylan's Like A Rolling Stone beat Elvis' Heartbreak Hotel in second place.
2001 - David Gray hit the UK number one position once again with White Ladder.
1967 - Pink Floyd released their debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, which would go on to be judged as one of the seminal psychedelic albums of the 60's. The Syd Barrett penned album hit number 6 on the UK album charts.
1962 - Screen (and occasional music) icon Marilyn Monroe was found dead, with an empty bottle of sleeping pills at her side.
1957 - Louis Walsh, the man who gave us Boyzone, Westlife and is currently responsible for Jedward was born.
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