On This Day …

1778 – Composer Fernando Sor was born.
1867 – Johann Strauss’ magnificent “Blue Danube Waltz” was played for the first time at a public concert in Vienna, Austria.
1870 – Composer Leopold Godowsky was born.
1961 – Frank Sinatra unveiled his own recording label, Reprise.
1965 – Gary Lewis recorded “Count Me In.”
1966 – The Rolling Stones appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” The appearance had been taped the day before.
1967 – The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” backed with “Strawberry Fields Forever” was released in the U.S.
1970 – Black Sabbath’s self-titled first LP was released.
1992 – It was announced that Vince Neil was leaving Motley Crue.
2005 – Ray Charles won eight posthumous Grammy awards for his final album, “Genius Loves Company.”