History Highlight:

Today in 1988, a poll was published with the curious finding that the music of Neil Diamond was favored as the best background music for sex. Beethoven was the second choice, and Luther Vandross was voted third.

Also, Today In:

1990 - Paula Abdul was taken to North Hollywood Medical Centre after being involved in a car crash in Los Angeles.

1992 - George Harrison was the recipient of the first Century Award, presented by Tom Petty at the third Billboard Music Awards in Universal City, California.

2000 - U2 made their first-ever appearance on Saturday Night Live. The band played "Beautiful Day" and "Elevation."

Birthdays:

Brian Bell, Weezer guitarist, is 46 today.