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August 18

1750: Composer Antonio Salieri was born.

1949: Ralph Flanagan and his orchestra recorded “Youre Breaking My Heart.”

1962: Ringo Starr made his first appearance as a Beatle at a Cavern Club show.

1973: Gene Krupa played for the final time with the original Benny Goodman Quartet.

1977: Funeral services for Elvis Presley were held at Graceland.

1979: Nick Lowe and Carlene Carter were married in Los Angeles, CA.

1991: Billy Preston was arrested in Los Angeles, CA after a 16 year old boy reported being sexually attacked.

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