1957: Although it was banned by some US radio stations for its suggestive lyrics, The
Everly Brothers had their first No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Wake Up Little Susie,’
a No.2 hit in the UK.
1968: The Jackson Five make their national TV debut on ABC TV’s Hollywood Palace.
1969: Police in New Jersey issued a warrant for the arrest of Frank Sinatra in relation to
his connections with the Mafia.
2004: Eric Clapton was suspended from driving in France after being caught speeding at
134mph in his Porsche 911 Turbo near Merceuil. He was given a 750 euro ($515) fine
and his UK licence was confiscated. After paying his fine Clapton posed for
photographs with French police and then left the scene in his Porsche – with his
secretary behind the wheel.
2007: US rapper TI was arrested and charged with weapons offenses just hours before he
was due to perform and collect two awards at the BET Hip-Hop gala in Atlanta. The 27-
year-old was arrested in a car park on suspicion of collecting machine guns and
silencers bought for him by his bodyguard. His award for CD of the Year was accepted
by rapper Common, who jointly won the prize with TI.
