This Day In History

September 30th

1955  Idol and icon James Dean died in a car crash when his Porche hit a truck in Cholame, California.
1980  Israel the shekel as currency to replace the pound.

1861  Chewing Gum Tycoon William Wrigley, Jr.
1924  Writer Truman Capote (birth name Persons)
1931  Actress Angie Dickinson (Brown)
1935  Singer Johnny Mathis
1964  Singer/Actress Crystal Bernard

Top Hits Courtesy of...

1958

• It's All in the Game - Tommy Edwards

• Rock-in Robin - Bobby Day

• Tears on My Pillow - Little Anthony & The Imperials

• Bird Dog - The Everly Brothers

1966

• Cherish - The Association

• Sunshine Superman - Donovan

• Beauty is Only Skin Deep - The Temptations

• Open Up Your Heart - Buck Owens

1974

• Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim

• I Honestly Love You - Olivia Newton-John

• Nothing from Nothing - Billy Preston

• I'm a Ramblin' Man - Waylon Jennings

1983

• Tell Her About It - Billy Joel

• Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler

• Making Love Out of Nothing at All - Air Supply

• Baby, What About You - Crystal Gayle

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