ANNIVERSARIES
1967-The Beatles scored their 15th US No.1 with 'Hello Goodbye'
1968-Led Zeppelin (who were advertised as Len Zefflin), appeared at Gonzaga University Gymnasium, Spokane on their first North American tour supporting Vanilla Fudge.
1999-George Harrison and his wife Olivia were attacked when an intruder broke into their home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
2002-The funeral of former Clash singer and guitarist Joe Strummer took place in London.
2009-Singer, songwriter Neil Young was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
2012-Brian May was named animal welfare charity PETA UK's Person of the Year for his efforts to help stop the culling of badgers.
2012-A rare copy of a Beatles LP signed by all four members sold.
2016-Allan Williams the first manager of The Beatles died at the age of 86.
BORN TODAY
1928-Bo Diddleyguitarist, singer, died June 2, 2008.
1946-Clive Bunkerthe original drummer in Jethro Tull between 1967 and 1971.
1946-Patti Smithsinger-songwriter, poet and visual artist
1947-Jeff Lynnesongwriter, singer, record producer, ELO, Traveling Wilburys