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Alf Clausen is fired after 27 years

After 27 years of scoring for The Simpsons, it was revealed that Clausen was dismissed from the show, with suggestions that the reasons behind the decision were largely financial. However, following the news of Clausen's departure, the producers of the show stated that he would "continue to have an ongoing role in the show."

David Letterman marks his 20th anniversary with CBS

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS, the first iteration of the Late Show franchise. The 1993 premiere attracted 23 million viewers. Bill Murray was the show's first guest, and Billy Joel was the show's first musical act.

Björk releases album 'Medúlla'

Medúlla is the fifth studio album by Icelandic musician Björk. It was released worldwide by One Little Indian Records and Elektra Records. After her electronic–influenced previous album Vespertine, Björk intended to make an album almost entirely a cappella constructed with human vocals. The title derives from the Latin word for "marrow".

Late Show with David Letterman debutes on CBS

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS, the first iteration of the Late Show franchise. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranked second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in a number of episodes over time.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono perform at MSG

Recorded at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Lennon performed two shows, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, a benefit concert for the Willowbrook State School for Retarded Children in New York, at friend Geraldo Rivera's request.

Zager and Evans start a three week run at #1 in the UK

"In the Year 2525" is a 1969 hit song by the American pop-rock duo of Zager and Evans. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks. The song was written and composed by Rick Evans in 1964 and originally released on a small regional record label Truth Records.

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