History Highlight:

Today in 1969, The Beatles' "Get Back" single earned a Gold record. Selling over a million copies, it had hit #1 in the US within a week.

Also, Today In:

1976 - Keith Richards smashed his Bentley into a highway divider in Newton Pagnell, England, a town 50 about miles north of London. Police discovered a few substances in his vehicle and he was charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana.

1973 - "Kodachrome," a big hit for Paul Simon, was released.

1973 - Stevie Wonder went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life'. His third US No.1, won Wonder a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

1988 - James Brown was arrested for the fifth time in 12 months, following a car chase near his home, he was charged with assault, resisting arrest and being in charge of illegal weapons, he was given a 6 year jail sentence.

Birthdays:

Pete Townshend is 69 today.

Joey Ramone was born today in 1951.