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The Detroit Times, founded in 1871, was a prominent daily newspaper in the Motor City. Known for its investigative journalism and coverage of local events, it quickly became a staple for Detroit’s working-class readers. After a long run, it merged with the Detroit News in 1960, marking the end of an era for the city’s newspaper landscape.
Today in History:
1958 – The Everly Brothers began a four-week run at No. 1 with “All I Have to Do Is Dream,” written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, recorded in just two takes.
1960 – Elvis Presley appears on a Frank Sinatra television special; Elvis sings Sinatra’s 1957 Cy Coleman hit “Witchcraft”, and Frank performs Presley’s 1956 classic “Love Me Tender”
1963 – Bob Dylan walked out of Ed Sullivan Show rehearsals after CBS blocked his anti-establishment song “Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues.”
1964 – The Beach Boys scored their first No. 1 album in the U.S. with Beach Boys Concert, holding the top spot for four weeks.
1965 – The Rolling Stones recorded “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in Hollywood—a week after Keith Richards dreamed up the riff.
1967 – Pink Floyd staged the first rock concert with quadraphonic sound at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London—pushing live audio into the future.
1967 – Jimi Hendrix’s debut album Are You Experienced was released, featuring “Foxy Lady,” “Hey Joe,” and “Purple Haze.”
1972 – The Rolling Stones released Exile On Main Street, now hailed as their best album, despite mixed reviews at the time.
1973 – Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy began a three-week run at No. 1 in the U.S., later going 11-times platinum.
1975 – Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met during Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsals in Sydney—They will go on to form Air Supply.
1984 – Lionel Richie hit No. 1 with “Hello,” inspired by his shy teen years—his second U.S. solo chart-topper.
2013 – Astronaut Chris Hadfield’s cover of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’—recorded aboard the ISS—was posted to YouTube and quickly went viral.
Today’s Birthdays:
Born today in 1940, Motown legend Norman Whitfield—writer and producer behind “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “War,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.”
British New Wave icon Ian Dury of The Blockheads was born today in 1942.
Today in 1945, Faces keyboardist Ian McLagan was born. A session great and Hall of Famer, he passed in 2014 at age 69.
Steve Winwood turns 77 today—voice of “Higher Love,” Traffic, and Spencer Davis Group.
Billy Squier, the man behind “The Stroke” and “Lonely Is the Night,” is 75 today.
KISS drummer Eric Singer is 67 today—rocking the kit since the early ’90s.
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University of Michigan Museum of Natural History General Admission, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Ann Arbor, MI – Explore exhibits on natural history, including dinosaurs and Michigan wildlife. https://lsa.umich.edu/ummnh
Farmington Hills Nature Center Exploration, Building: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Trails: Dawn to Dusk, Farmington Hills, MI – Explore nature trails and visitor center exhibits. https://fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn/parks-facilities/nature-center.aspx
Shut Up & Write!® Downriver, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Socializing from 7:00 PM), Asher School, 12601 McCann Avenue, Southgate, MI – Free in-person writing event for writers of all levels to work in a focused environment. https://meetup.com/shutupandwritedetroit/events/307605525/
Mobile Library at Monteith Branch, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Monteith Branch (Detroit Public Library), Detroit, MI – Access Detroit Public Library services, check out books, and more from the mobile library. https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/events/event/1012749730707
Coffee Hour with Commissioner Anderson, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Westland Public Library (Program Room A), Westland, MI – An opportunity to meet and chat with Commissioner Anderson. https://westland.librarycalendar.com/events/list
Family Storytime, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM, Westland Public Library (Program Room AB), Westland, MI – Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories, and a follow-up craft suitable for families. https://westland.librarycalendar.com/events/list
Taylor Swift Music Bingo (Ages 9-17), 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Northville District Library, Northville, MI – A fun evening of Taylor Swift themed music bingo for young fans (registration may be required). https://northvillelibrary.org (check their events calendar for details)
Downtown Street Eats, approx. 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Various locations in Downtown Detroit (e.g., Cadillac Square, Campus Martius Park) – Area is free to enter and walk around with various food trucks offering food for purchase. https://downtowndetroit.org/events/
Pickleball at Beacon Park, (Check specific daily schedule for free open play times), Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI – Outdoor pickleball courts; check for free play availability. https://empowermichigan.com/beacon-park/ or https://downtowndetroit.org/events/
