1996 – The Nirvana live album, “”From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah,”” is released, featuring performances recorded between 1989 to 1994.
1995 – Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Hootie & The Blowfish and the Dave Matthews Band raise close to $1 million at the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, Ky.
1991 – A white crystal-beaded glove worn by entertainer Michael Jackson is stolen from the Motown Museum in Detroit. Rapper M.C. Hammer offers a $50,000 reward for the return of the memento.
1988 – No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “”Don’t Worry Be Happy,”” Bobby McFerrin. The single wins Grammy Awards as song of the year and record of the year.
1977 – Singer Mary Ford dies. She had several million-selling hits with husband Les Paul. Their biggest hit, “”Vaya Con Dios,”” topped the pop charts for 11 weeks. Their song “”How High the Moon,”” No. 1 for nine weeks, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1979.
1974 – No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit; “”I Honestly Love You,”” Olivia Newton-John. The single is Newton-John’s first No. 1 hit.
1965 – No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “”Hang on Sloopy,”” The McCoys.
1958 – No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “”It’s All in the Game,”” Tommy Edwards.
1935 – Singer/actress Julie Andrews is born in Walton-on-Thames, England.
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