History Highlight:

Today in 1970, The Jackson Five went to No.1 on the US singles chart with "I Want You Back". The song was originally written for Gladys Knight & The Pips and was the first of four No.1's for the group.

Also, Today In:

1972 - Joan Baez received a Gold record for her album Any Day Now, songs written entirely by Bob Dylan.

1979 - With Bo Diddley as their opening act, The Clash began their first U.S. tour.

1981 - Blondie had their third #1 single with "The Tide Is High."

1986 - Down And Out In Beverly Hills opened. The film co-starred Little Richard.

Birthdays:

Marcus Mumford, lead singer of Mumfor and Sons, is 27 today.

Justin Timberlake is 33 today.

Jason Cooper, drummer for The Cure, is 47.

British singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole is 53 today.

John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, is 58 today.