On January sixth, 1957, Elvis Presley made his last appearance on the "Ed Sullivan Show." He was on screen for more than 20 minutes, singing "Hound Dog" and "Don't Be Cruel," among other songs.

In 1963, "Wild Kingdom" premiered on NBC.

In 1964, The Rolling Stones began their first British tour as a headliner. The Ronettes was the opening act.

In 1977, EMI canceled its contract with the Sex Pistols, only three months after signing the band.

In 1980, Georgeanna Tillman Gordon of The Marvelettes died in Detroit after a long illness. She was 46.

In 1993, jazz great Dizzy Gillespie died of pancreatic cancer in Englewood, New Jersey. He was 75. The entertainment world also lost dancer Rudolph Nureyez, who was 54.

Also in 1993, bassist Bill Wyman confirmed he was quitting the Rolling Stones. He told a TV interviewer in England that he wanted to pursue other music and business projects.

In 2005, singer Lou Rawls died in Los Angeles after fighting lung and brain cancer. He was 72.

Also in 2005, singer Pink married motorcross racer Carey Hart in Costa Rica.

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I'm Bill St. James, and you're listening to Flashback.


In 1929, Mother Teresa arrives in Calcutta to begin a her work amongst India's poorest and diseased people.

In 1930, The first diesel-engine automobile trip is completed (from Indianapolis, Indiana, to New York City).

In 1931, Thomas Edison submits his last patent application.

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1/6/2008 11:48:41 AM

due to age

1/6/2008 11:50:45 AM

in 1986.... I was born

1/6/2008 11:52:00 AM

well happy birthday

1/6/2008 11:54:47 AM

in 1986 i was 6
but i was born in june

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