1953 - Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley graduated from J.C. Hulmes High School in Memphis; his graduation photo shows him to have a split curl in the middle of his forehead, later to become his trademark. He was the first member of his family to graduate high school.

1967 - The Doors
The Doors Light My Fire was released in the US, where it went on to be No.1 on the singles chart two months later. When The Doors were booked to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show they were asked to change the line girl, we couldnt get much higher, as the sponsors were uncomfortable with the possible reference to drug-taking. The band agreed to do so, and did a rehearsal using the amended lyrics; however, during the live performance, lead singer Jim Morrison sang the original lyric, after which they were informed they would never appear on the Ed Sullivan show again.

1977 - Bob Marley the Wailers
Bob Marley the Wailers released Exodus. The album featured the hits, Jamming, Waiting In Vain, Three Little Birds and One Love. In 1999, Time magazine named Exodus the best album of the 20th century.