Birthdays: Richie Sambora, guitarist for Bon Jovi, born in 1959
1969: David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” single is rush-released to beat the moon landing, which happens nine days later.
1975: Fleetwood Mac with new members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham release their self-titled album. The album features “Rhiannon” and “Say You Love Me” and has sold more than 7 million copies in the US.
1981: Def Leppard release their second album High ‘n’ Dry, their first album produced by Mutt Lange. The album features the classic “Bringin’ on the Heartbreak“.
1990: Guns N’ Roses fires original drummer Steven Adler due to Adler’s drug addiction. Three years later, Adler files a lawsuit against them the following year which was settled out of court.
1995: R.E.M.’s Mike Mills underwent abdominal surgery while in Germany in the midst of their tour in support of Monster. Several shows were cancelled.