Notable Births

• 1925: Entertainer Donald O’Connor, known for his work in Singin’ in the Rain, was born.
• 1948: Daniel Seraphine, drummer with the band Chicago, was born.
• 1965: Shania Twain, the five-time Grammy-winning singer and only female artist to have three consecutive Diamond albums, was born.
• 1982: Grammy-winning singer and actress LeAnn Rimes was born.

🎵 Major Events & Releases

• 1850: Richard Wagner’s opera “Lohengrin” was performed for the very first time.
• 1931: “You Rascal You” was recorded by Henry “Red” Allen with the Luis Russell Band.
• 1963: Peter, Paul & Mary performed “Blowin’ In The Wind” before Civil Rights marchers who had gathered in Washington to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak.
• 1964: The Beatles appeared on the cover of LIFE magazine.
• 1967: The Grateful Dead and Big Brother and the Holding Company played at the wake of a Hell’s Angels member who had been struck by a car in San Francisco.
• 1978: Devo released their influential debut studio album, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!.
• 1984: The Jacksons’ Victory Tour broke the record for concert ticket sales, surpassing the 1.1 million mark in only two months.
• 1986: Tina Turner was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
• 1988: Metallica released their heavy metal single “Harvester of Sorrow”.
• 1995: The new wave band Oingo Boingo announced they would break up following a series of Halloween shows in California.

Bio-Musik Feature: Austin’s Live Music Pioneers

Continuing the focus on the venues that sustain the Texas music ecosystem, today highlights a monumental stage that anchors the city’s global reach.

• ACL Live at the Moody Theater: Serving as the permanent home for the legendary Austin City Limits television series, this state-of-the-art downtown venue is an essential hub on any verified MusicWayATX calendar. With world-class acoustics, it hosts everything from global touring icons to celebrated Latin rock acts. The massive yet intimate room embodies Austin’s commitment to premier live sound, making it a critical destination for experiencing established legends and high-profile Sonidos Frescos.