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RIP OTD in 1932 dramatist, folklorist, theatre manager, co-founder of the Irish Literary Theatre and …In: Poetry in Motion
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RIP OTD in 1885, poet (La Légende des siècles), playwright, novelist (Les Misérables, Notre-Dame de …In: Poetry in Motion
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RIP OTD in 1873, poet, novelist (I promessi sposi (The Betrothed)) Alessandro Manzoni died of cerebr …In: Poetry in Motion
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USA No.1 on this day in 1983: David Bowie - Let's Dance.
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UK No.1 on this day in 1975: Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man.
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OTD 1971: The classic concept album What's Going On by Marvin Gaye was released in the USA. The …In: Music Is Music
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OTD 1948, Leo Sayer was born in Shoreham-by-Sea. He enjoyed a string of Top 10 hits during his heyda …In: Music Is Music
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RIP OTD in 2006, dancer, choreographer, author, educator, and social activist Katherine Dunham died …In: Poetry in Motion
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RIP OTD 2000, Romantic novelist Barbara Cartland died (aged 98). She was one of the most prolific an …In: Poetry in Motion
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RIP OTD in 1935 settlement activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, public administrator, phi …In: Poetry in Motion
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UK No.1 on this day in 1972: T. Rex - Metal Guru.
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USA No.1 on this day in 1967: The Young Rascals - Groovin'.
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RIP OTD in 2013 keyboardist, songwriter (the Doors; "Light My Fire", "People Are Stra …In: Music Is Music
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RIP OTD in 2012 singer, songwriter, Bee Gees ("How Deep is Your Love", "More than a W …In: Music Is Music
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OTD 1946, Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian) was born in El Centro, California, USA. She first found internat …In: Music Is Music
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RIP OTD in 1896 pianist, composer (Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17; Three Romances for Violin and Pian …In: Music Is Music
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USA No.1 on this day in 1981: Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes.
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UK No.1 on this day in 1973: Wizzard - See My Baby Jive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPSZJ3xH5s …In: Music Is Music
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RIP OTD in 1962 expressionist painter who studied and lived with the painter Wassily Kandinsky, a fo …In: Art
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RIP OTD 1984, John Betjeman died (aged 77). He was the UK Poet Laureate from 1972, until his death a …In: Poetry in Motion
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RIP OTD in 1935, archaeologist, army officer, diplomat, and writer (Lawrence of Arabia) T. E. Lawren …In: Poetry in Motion
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RIP OTD in 1895 Cuban nationalist, poet, philosopher, essayist, journalist, translator, professor, p …In: Poetry in Motion
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RIP OTD in 1864, novelist (The Scarlett Letter), dark romantic, and short story writer Nathaniel Haw …In: Poetry in Motion
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Paul Durcan, one of Ireland's most renowned contemporary poets, has died at the age of 80
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USA No.1 on this day in 1989: Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You.
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UK No.1 on this day in 1967: Tremeloes: Silence Is Golden.
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RIP OTD 1980, Ian Curtis died (aged 23). The cause of death was determined as suicide. He was the le …In: Music Is Music
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RIP OTD in 1911 Romantic composer (Das Lied von der Erde, Symphonies 1-10) Gustav Mahler died from b …In: Music Is Music
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RIP OTD in 1910 mezzo-soprano, pedagogue, composer (operas Cendrillon, Le dernier sorcier) Pauline V …In: Music Is Music
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USA No.1 on this day in 1987: U2 - With Or Without You.
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UK No.1 on this day in 1971: Tony Orlando & Dawn - Knock Three Times.
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RIP OTD in 2022 keyboardist, composer (Chariots of Fire, Blade Runner, Missing, Antarctica, The Boun …In: Music Is Music
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RIP OTD in 2016, singer/songwriter ("L.A. Freeway", "Desperados Waiting for a Train&q …In: Music Is Music
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USA No.1 on this day in 1964: Mary Wells - My Guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WT7nBGX5eUIn: Music Is Music
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UK No.1 on this day in 1962: B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker.
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RIP OTD in 1990, entertainer, singer ("I've Gotta Be Me"), dancer, actor (Ocean’s 11) …In: Music Is Music
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OTD 1966, the classic album Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys was released in the USA. It was produced an …In: Music Is Music
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OTD 1946, Robert Fripp was born in Wimborne, Dorset. He’s best known as guitarist, founder and longe …In: Music Is Music
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RIP OTD in 1955 author (A Death in the Family, Let Us Now Praise Famous Men), journalist, poet, scre …In: Poetry in Motion
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RIP OTD in 1823 Scottish courtesan (Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, George IV), writer (Ma Vie s …In: Poetry in Motion
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USA No.1 on this day in 1977: Leo Sayer - When I Need You.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CezRRt78 …In: Music Is Music
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UK No.1 on this day in 1970: England, World Cup Squad 1970- Back Home.
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RIP OTD in 2003, singer, songwriter ("Ring of Fire"), wife of Johnny Cash, June Carter Cas …In: Music Is Music
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OTD 1953, Mike Oldfield was born in Reading. His work blends progressive rock with folk, and electro …In: Music Is Music
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