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February 24

1766: Composer Samuel Wesley was born.

1940: Frances Langford recorded “When You Wish Upon a Star”.

1964: The Beatles appeared for the 3rd time on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” They appeared via tape.

1969: The Jimi Hendrix Experience played its last British concert before breaking up.

1978: “The Second Barry Manilow Special” aired on ABC-TV with guest star Ray Charles.

1979: The Sex Pistols released the album “The Great Rock N’ Roll Swindle.”

1987: Fats Domino received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 29th annual Grammy Awards.

1990: Bob Dylan joined Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and David Crosby to sing “Mr. Tambourine Man” at a Los Angeles tribute to the late Roy Orbison.

1992: Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love were married in Hawaii.

1998: Elton John was knighted by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.

1998: Tommy Lee (Motley Crue) was arrested and charged with hitting his wife Pamela Anderson Lee.

1999: Lauryn Hill won five Grammy awards for her debut solo album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”

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