Music
Throwback Thursday: This Day In Music
1875
The Georges Bizet opera Carmen premiered in Paris.
1931
The “Star Spangled Banner” was adopted as the American national anthem; the song was originally known as “Defense of Fort McHenry.”
1945
Bing Crosby recorded “Temptation” with John Scott Trotter’s orchestra. It was previously recorded on October 22, 1933 with Lennie Hayton’s orchestra.
1966
Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay formed Buffalo Springfield.
1979
Van Halen began their first world tour, called “The World Vacation Tour,” to support their second album Van Halen II. It was the band’s first world tour as a headliner, previously having been a support act for Black Sabbath for that band’s 1978 Never Say Die! 10th Anniversary World Tour.
1979
The Bee Gees scored their fourth UK No. 1 single with “Tragedy,” as well as going No. 1 on the US album chart with Spirits Having Flown (the brother’s second US No. 1 album).
1984
Nena started a three-week run at No. 1 on the UK singles chart for “99 Red Balloons,” originally sung in German titled “99 Luftballon.” The song was a No. 2 hit in the US and the only UK hit for the singer, making her a one-hit-wonder.
1985
Michael Jackson visited Madame Tussauds Waxworks in London, England to unveil his waxwork look-alike.
1986
The Metallica album Master of Puppets was released.
1998
Madonna’s album Ray of Light was released.