. @Nirvana frontman and grunge legend Kurt Cobain died on this day in 1994. "I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not," he said. aetv.us/2GyAArh
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- On December 8, 1980, former Beatle John Lennon was shot and killed outside the Dakota, his apartment building on Manhattan's Upper West Side, aetv.us/2BZ0nFm
- She's simply the best! Happy birthday to Tina Turner who turns 77 today! Read her bio: ow.ly/Ays3306hyAb
- James Cameron’s #Titanic was released 20 years ago today. It was the first film to gross $1 billion and is one of three films in history to receive 14 Academy Award nominations.
00:00 - High school teacher Christa McAuliffe was the first American civilian selected to go into space. She died in the space shuttle 'Challenger' explosion #onthisday in 1986. aetv.us/2CLK8dU
- Remembering ‘Partridge Family’ heartthrob David Cassidy who passed away today at 67. The 70s icon is said to have had a fan club that was bigger than those of Elvis Presley and The Beatles combined at the height of “Cassidy-mania.” biography.com/news/david-cas…
00:00 - Legendary performer Nina Simone will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame today: “Music is a gift and a burden I've had since I can remember who I was. I was, born into music. The decision was how to make the best use of it.” aetv.us/2qtYEkr
00:00 - On this day in 1957, it felt like any other summer day in Liverpool, but a chance encounter turned into one of the most notable days in music history: the day John Lennon first met Paul McCartney. bit.ly/2TGbcaY
- #OnThisDay in 1969 while on their honeymoon, @johnlennon & @yokoono begin their 2nd bed-in: ow.ly/1dZE300CJc7
- “When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there. ” Jim Henson, who would have celebrated his 82nd birthday today. #MondayMotivation
00:00 - .@ringostarrmusic turns 78 today! @johnlennon & @PaulMcCartney wrote “With a Little Help From My Friends” with Ringo’s limited range in mind - he insisted on changing the original lyric, “Would you stand up and throw tomatoes at me?” to “walk out on me” 🍅
- Their friendship would last until Monroe's untimely death. And even after Monroe had died, Fitzgerald remained grateful for the support the star had provided during her lifetime. #GalentinesDay aetv.us/2Gs4ahQ
- Cleopatra, who reigned as queen of Egypt during the 1st century B.C., is one of the most famous female rulers in history. Her life inspired a Shakespeare play and several movies. aetv.us/2Cj2t1H
