History Highlight:

In 1968, Magical Mystery Tour became The Beatles' 11th U.S. album chart-topper when it started an eight-week reign at #1. The double ep was a critical and commercial succes and was nominated for a Grammy, despite the widespread media criticism of the Magical Mystery Tour film.

Also, Today In:

1957 - Over 20 minutes were devoted to Elvis Presley on his final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The King performed seven songs: "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Peace In The Valley," "Too Much" and "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again."

1977 - Only three months after signing The Sex Pistols to a recording contract, EMI terminated the deal, rumor had it, as a result of the group's "disgraceful, aggressive behavior." The record company more or less paid them approximately $80,000 just to go away.

1993 - David Bowie reportedly lost nearly $5 million in royalties due to an Italian Mafia-linked bootleg fraud.

Birthdays:

Alex Turner, guitar and vocalist for Arctic Monkeys, is 29.

Syd Barrett, the original lead singer of Pink Floyd, would have been 69 today.