Today in history 11-01 - Democratic Underground

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Today in history 11-01

Edited on Wed Nov-01-06 04:01 PM by johnnie

Happy Birthday to Anthony Kiedis (44).

The Red Hot Chili Peppers is made up of three fantastic musicians and Kiedis, who is sometimes referred to as "Ringo".

1963 - Happy birthday also to Rick Allen the drummer of Def Leppard

I would say "Let's all give him a hand", but that would be in poor taste:

1980 - Guitarist Dennis Stratton is fired from Iron Maiden.

This move saved Dennis 26 years of embarrassment.

1957 - Happy Birthday to Lyle Lovett.

OK, I'll say it... how in the hell did this dude snag Julia Roberts? Hey, maybe it's true what they say... About tall hair and ..well.. you know? ;)

By the way ladies.. here's a picture of me :

The year 079AD, Pompeii buried by Mt Vesuvius

Word is that FEMA will be arriving next week

Below David Gilmore of Pink Floyd. Pink Floyd played a benefit show in Pompeii for the survivors of the lava ravaged city.

1604 - William Shakespeare's tragedy ''Othello'' was first performed, at Whitehall Palace in London.

Below, Shakespeare's ghost writers appear for the grand opening:

1969 - Elvis Presley hit number one in the U.S. with Suspicious Minds.

This would be Elvis' last number one hit until 2002 when the remix of "A Little Less Conversation" became number one in over 20 countries. When asked about the success, Elvis replied, "It's just fantastic man, now would you like fries with that baby?".

I have posted enough pictures of Elvis:

1993 - Flavor Flav from Public Enemy was arrested charged with attempted murder of his neighbour. Flav claimed he had sex with his girlfriend.

OK, like normal I didn't write the first part. But what I want to know is why Flav had to tell everyone that he had sex with his girlfriend? And if Flav had sex with his girlfriend, why did he try to kill his neighbor?

I'm lost here...

Below, Flav with Bridget Nielson. I am guessing this picture was taken at about oh..... 5 after 7:

1985, appearing live at The Playhouse, Edinburgh in Scotland, Dexy's Midnight Runners.

The band took the stage at 11:00 PM and after playing all their fans favorite tunes they left the stage at 11:34.

Below, that dude from that band:

1994 - A tentative settlement is announced in the lawsuit by 60 women against Chuck Berry. They accused him of videotaping them in restrooms at his former restaurant and recreation park in Weintzville, MO.

Mr Berry tells the court, "Hey.. all I was doing was trying to tape the women without them knowing it so I can see them naked and watch them use the bathroom". Unfortunately for Chuck this does not go over too well with the judge.

Below, Chuck demonstrates to his audience on how he also knows how to listen through the walls in his bathrooms.

2000 - Ben Folds Five announces that they are calling it quits.

Yes, I know :( It's sort of like the Kennedy assassination, Lennon's assassination and the Challenger explosion oh wait, I mean the day BEFORE, no one remembers jack shit about it.

1999 - Celine Dion is inducted into the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame during the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Gold Ribbon Awards gala in Montreal. Dion joins Bryan Adams and Anne Murray for the accolade.

Dayum Canada..that's the best you can fucking do? Bryan Adams, Anne Murray and Celine Dion in the hall of fame? Would you guys mind if I call you all pussies?

1998 - Madonna is on hand to present director Alan Parker with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Director's Guild of Great Britain aboard a boat on the river Thames in London.

Flashing back to her pre-stardom days, Madonna gets on her knees in front of the director, but stops when she realizes she doesn't have to try out for a role.

Below, Madonna before arthritis set in:

On edit. Pompeii was covered in August not November. Please do not use this information as factual. If you have used my thread to answer any history questions or as a "lifeline" on "Millionaire", I am truly sorry.