| On this day, July 30th |
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| 1941 - | Singer/songwriter Paul Anka is born in Ottawa, Ontario. He has four No. 1 hits, including "Lonely Boy" from the film "Girl's Town." He writes "My Way" for Frank Sinatra, "She's a Lady" for Tom Jones and the theme for NBC-TV's "Tonight Show." | | | 1945 - | Jazz sax player David Sanborn is born. He wins his first Grammy in 1982 as best R&B instrumental performance. He later wins Grammys in the jazz fusion and pop instrumental categories.
| | | 1958 - | Singer Kate Bush is born in Bexley, Kent, England. Her biggest pop hit is the top 40 song "Running Up That Hill" in 1985.
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| 1956 - | No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: "My Prayer," The Platters. The five are the first black artists to have a No. 1 single on the pop charts.
| | | 1966 - | No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: "Wild Thing," The Troggs. Because of a legal dispute, the song is simultaneously released on two different labels, something unique for a No. 1 single.
| | | 1975 - | No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: "One of These Nights," Eagles. The song was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey and is the band's second consecutive No. 1 hit.
| | | 1985 - | No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: "Shout," Tears for Fears. The song is the second straight No. 1 song from the group's "Songs from the Big Chair" album.
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| 1996 - | Tim Collins, manager of Aerosmith since 1984, is fired after a brief meeting with the band in Boston. The band claims that they are tired of being urged to represent Collins' many social causes.
| | | 2001 - | Peter Buck, guitarist for R.E.M., pleads not guilty to a series of charges relating to an alleged "air rage" incident during a transatlantic flight in April. Buck, appearing at Isleworth Crown Court, is accused of assaulting two British Airways staffers, being drunk on board an aircraft, causing criminal damage and interfering with a control panel on an external door.
| | | 2003 - | Iron Maiden drummer Michael "Nicko" McBrain is arrested and charged with assault after hitting a parking attendant with his car, according to reports. The incident occurs backstage at the Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, N.Y., where the band is performing that night.
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