1961: The Everly Brothers become the first rock act to form their own record label when they launch Calliope Records on this day.

1994: In a marriage made in rock & roll heaven (or at least the brain of a great PR agent), the self-proclaimed “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson marries the daughter of the true king, Lisa Marie Presley in a ceremony so private, the press doesn’t find out for months.

The marriage lasts until January of 1996.

1995: Tell Tchaikovsky the news – On this day, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino share a concert stage for the very first time when the trio headlines a show in Sheffield, England.

1965: Leaving a concert in Long Beach, California, the Rolling Stones limo is virtually attacked by female fans. So many of them scramble onto the vehicle’s roof that it starts to collapse. The band attempts to support the roof with their hands. The limo speeds away, leaving fans to fall onto the road.

(And check out those tickets prices!)

1967: Paul McCartney meets a young woman who is gaining fame as a photographer of rock groups. Her name is Linda Eastman.

One year later on the very same day, when Paul appears with John Lennon on The Tonight Show (guest hosted by Joe Garagiola) to discuss the launch of Apple Records, Paul meets her again and this time, the two begin dating.

1966: For a record 9^th time in 3 years, the record “Louie, Louie” by the Kingsmen enters Billboard’s Hot 100.

1978: When Yvonne Elliman’s “If I Can’t Have You” hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, it sets a record for its composer.

Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees becomes the first songwriter to pen four consecutive #1 hit records on the American charts.

1971: Mick Jagger marries his girlfriend, Bianca Perez-Mora, in St. Tropez, France. The bride is four months pregnant at the time.

The couple would divorce in 1978, but Bianca has been quoted as saying, “My marriage ended on my wedding day.”

1957: Having been part of a family act, the Everly Brothers perform for the very first time as a duo at country’s premiere venue, The Grand Ole’ Opry in Nashville.

A lot of great music was being made in the studio on this day. Among the artists recording:

1965: The Rolling Stones - "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
1965: The Beatles - "Dizzy Miss Lizzie," "Bad Boy"
1974: Eric Clapton - "I Shot the Sheriff"
1979: Bob Dylan - "Slow Train"