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Throwback Thursday: Legendary Rapper Snoop Dogg Was Born
1954
The musical Peter Pan opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre from a planned limited run of 152 performances.
1962
The Four Seasons released “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” It hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 17th.
1962
Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt Kickers’ “Monster Mash” was No.1 October 20th – 27th, just before Halloween.
1965
The Beatles’ “Yesterday” was certified gold.
1972
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, also known professionally as Snoop Dogg, was born on this day. His music career started in 1992 when Dr. Dre of N.W.A. discovered him.
1973
Steve Miller Band released “The Joker” from their album The Joker. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1974.
1980
U2’s debut studio album, Boy, was released. The album included their first hit single, “I Will Follow.”
1992
Madonna released her fifth studio album Erotica.
2001
The Concert For New York City, a benefit show for victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, took place at Madison Square Garden. Organized by Paul McCartney, the show featured performers The Who, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, James Taylor, David Bowie and more.
2008
The Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried” video debuted on CMT.