History Highlight:

Today in 1973, The Rolling Stones had their first #1 hit in America with "Angie." Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and recorded in November and December 1972, "Angie" is an acoustic-guitar-driven ballad which tells of the end of a romance. The song appears on their 1973 album Goats Head Soup.

Also, Today In:

1956 - Elvis' adaptation of an old folk tune, "Love Me Tender," entered the pop singles chart at #2.

1969 - With a two-hour-plus show revolving around Tommy, The Who opened a six-night stand at the Fillmore East.

1969 - There were further signs of trouble in paradise when, against the other Beatles' wishes, John Lennon released the harrowing single about his heroin withdrawal, "Cold Turkey," under the name of the Plastic Ono Band. It didn't crack the Top 20 in the U.S. and barely did so in the U.K. In a snit, Lennon returned his Member Of The Order Of The British Empire Medal to the Queen, citing the single's relatively poor performance as one of the reasons.

1979 - Bob Dylan introduced his born-again Gospel-rock to the country as he performed "Gotta Serve Somebody" on SNL.

2001 - Top figures of the film and political world, along with musicians such as The Who, David Bowie, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Elton John and many other big names, performed at Madison Square Garden for VH1's Concert For New York to benefit the victims and families of the 9/11 attack. It was one of the most-seen cablecasts and largest fund-raisers ever. Millions watched and donated some $30 million.

Birthdays:

Tom Petty is 64 today.