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Sheeran's album 'x' notches up eight weeks at #1 on the UK chart

x is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The album received positive reviews from music critics. It was an international commercial success, peaking at No. 1 in fifteen countries, while topping both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200.

American singer and songwriter Scott McKenzie dies

Scott McKenzie was an American singer and songwriter. He was best known for his 1967 hit single and generational anthem, "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)". McKenzie died at the age of 73 in Los Angeles. He had suffered from Guillain–Barré syndrome from 2010 until his death.

The 200th episode of Stargate SG-1 airs on Syfy

"200" is the sixth episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1's tenth season, and the 200th episode of the series overall. Unlike the more serious nature of the season's story arc, "200" is a light-hearted parody of both Stargate SG-1 and other sci-fi shows, as well as popular culture like The Wizard of Oz.

Sci-fi hit 'Aliens' is released

Aliens is an American science fiction action horror film written and directed by James Cameron, produced by Gale Anne Hurd and starring Sigourney Weaver. It is the sequel to the 1979 film Alien and the second installment in the Alien franchise.

The Police make their live debut

The Police's power trio line-up of Copeland, Sting, and Summers performed for the first time at Rebecca's club in the English city of Birmingham in the West Midlands. A trio was unusual for the time, and this line-up endured for the rest of the band's history.

Woodstock finishes after 3 days of live shows

The Woodstock Music & Art Fair was a music festival in the United States in 1969 which attracted an audience of more than 400,000. It is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in popular music history, as well as the definitive nexus for the larger counterculture generation.

Ringo Starr makes his debut with The Beatles

Starr first performed as a member of the Beatles at a horticultural society dance at Port Sunlight, had a two-hour rehearsal in preparation. After his appearance at the Cavern Club the following day, Best fans, upset by his firing, held vigils outside his house and at the club shouting "Pete forever! Ringo never!"

Anniversaries of the (in)famous

born 1978

Andy Samberg