1980: Michael Jackson earns his third, solo, number one hit with "Rock With You". The song was written by Rod Temperton, who also wrote Jackson's 1984 hit, "Thriller".
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1977: Jimmy Carter's inauguration had entertainment provided by Linda Ronstadt, John Lennon, Paul Simon, Gregg Allman, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Charlie Daniels Band.
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1967: 40-year-old David Mason recorded the piccolo trumpet solo for The Beatle's "Penny Lane" at Abbey Road Studios in London. He was paid 27 pounds, 10 shillings ($42) for his performance. In August, 1987, the trumpet he used was sold at a Sotheby's auction for $10,846.
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1965: Chad Allen And The Expressions release their first album under their new name, Guess Who. A single issued from the L.P. was a cover version of Johnny Kidd's "Shakin' All Over" that helped launch the career of one of Canada's most successful Rock bands.
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1982: Hall And Oates album, "Private Eyes" was awarded a Platinum disc. The Top Five LP featured the title track as well as the Top Ten hits "I Can't Go For That" and "Did It In A Minute".
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