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Japanese singing star Kyu Sakamoto arrives in the USA for a three-day promotional visit in the wake of his major hit single Sukiyaki.
Jimmie Rodgers plays the first of two nights at Kosei Nenkin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, Asia.
While on tour in Japan, The Beach Boys are photographed wearing Samurai outfits at Samurai Studios in Kyoto. On this day they also play at the Kyoto Kaikan Hall, Kyoto, Japan, Asia. 
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To celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary, John Lennon buys a heart-shaped diamond and 5000 gardenias for Yoko Ono. She buys him a Rolls Royce.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono spend the day visiting their friend Sam Green at his house on Fire Island, off Long Island, New York State, USA.
The album Double Fantasy by 
Cyndi Lauper's recent concert at the NHK Hall, Tokyo, Japan, Asia, is broadcast on Japanese tv.
On their World Infestation Tour Ratt play the second of three nights at Tokyo Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan, Asia.
Chisa Maekawa is born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Asia. She will find success as vocalist Chisa of the pop trio Girl Next Door.
Japanese metal band 44 Mag num play at Camden Palace, London, England, UK, Europe, supported by The Bailey Brothers.
The Rolling Stones spend the third of eight days rehearsing in Tokyo, Japan, Asia, for their upcoming tour.
The Stray Cats play in Harajuku District, Tokyo, Japan, Asia.
On their World Violation tour, Depeche Mode play the first of two nights at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan, Asia.
Yoko Ono places a full-page announcement in the New York Times which reads, "Imagine all the people living life in peace." The words, a quote from John Lennon's song Imagine, are her response to the World Trade Center tragedy.
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On his Sound And Vision tour, 
DuelJewel play 
The first day of the three-day long Fuji Rock Festival is held in Japan, Asia. Headliners for the event include Beck, The Bravery, Dinosaur Jr., Fatboy Slim, Foo Fighters, The Go! Team, Juliette And the Licks, Kaiser Chiefs, the Music and Sigur Ros.
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A feature in the influential Forbes magazine predicts that streaming will become the primary way that most people consume their music.
SuG play at Shibuya-AX, Tokyo, Japan, Asia.
The Vamps play a four song set during a promotional appearance at Tower Records Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, Asia.
Girls' Generation play the second of two nights at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama Prefecture, Tokyo, Japan, Asia.
Flower Companyz play 
Luna Sea play at Zepp Namba, Osaka, Japan, Asia.
tUnE-yArDs play the last of four nights at The Music Hall Of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, USA, supported by Cibo Matto.
On their During the Asia / Oceania leg of their Not In This Lieftime tour, Guns N'Roses play at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, Oceania, supported by Wolfmother. This tour features classic Guns N'Roses line-up members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan, playing together for the first time since 1993.
The Offspring, StoneSour, All Time Low, Dropkick Murphys, Bullet For My Valentine, The Used, Babymetal, Dashboard Confessional and others play at The Good Things 2018 Festival, in The Showgrounds, Melbourne, Australia, Oceania.
It is reported that The Pixies have cancelled their upcoming tour of Japan, because of concerns over the spread of coronavirus.1963 |
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