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Today in Music History: MTV Starts Up

The Buggles had their 15 minutes of fame with the launch of MTV Today in Music History.
The Buggles had their 15 minutes of fame with the launch of MTV Today in Music History.Wikimedia Commons

August 01, 2014

History Highlight:

1963 - The first issue of "Beatles Monthly," a magazine devoted to the group, was published. It continued for 77 editions until 1969, and at its peak was selling over 350,000 copies a month.

1971 - The Concert for Bangladesh, organized by George Harrison to aid victims of famine and war in Bangladesh, took place at New York's Madison Square Garden. The event featured performances by Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, and more.

1971 - The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour premiered on CBS television.

Birthdays:

Chuck D, of Public Enemy, is 54 today.