CoM Moderators Posted 16 hours ago Posted 16 hours ago 1808 - Charles IV, king of Spain, abdicates after riots and a popular revolt at the winter palace Aranjuez. His son, Ferdinand VII, takes the throne 1962 - Columbia Records releases the self-titled debut album of American folk singer Bob Dylan; quickly recorded collection of mostly cover tunes, with two original songs is largely ignored 1969 - Chicago 8 indicted in aftermath of Chicago Democratic convention 1974 - Jefferson Starship begins their 1st tour 1985 - US Senate votes 55-45 to authorize production of the MX "Peacekeeper" intercontinental ballistic missile 1995 - Revival of Brien Friel's stage drama "Translations", starring Brian Dennehy, opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 25 performances 2001 - 16th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Aerosmith; Solomon Burke; The Flamingos; Michael Jackson; Queen; Paul Simon; Steely Dan; Ritchie Valens; James Burton; Johnnie Johnson; and Chris Blackwell 2003 - Airstrikes by an American and British-led coalition signal the beginning of the invasion of Iraq without United Nations support and in defiance of world opinion More Historical Events »
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