This Day in Music History - June 25

In 1935, Eddie Floyd was born and Harold Melvin in 1939. Clint Warwick of The Moody Blues was born in 1940, Carly Simon in 1945, and Allen Lanier of Blue Oyster Cult and Ian McDonald of Foreigner in 1946. Tim Finn of Split Enz was born in 1952 and David Paich of Toto was born in 1954. Georgios Panayiotou, also known as George Michael, of Wham! was born in 1963 and Mike Kroeger of Nickelback was born in 1972.

In 1964, Roy Orbison's "It's Over" was number one on the UK's singles chart. At the Auckland Town Hall in New Zealand, The Beatles performed a second night.

In 1966, The Beatles' "Paperback Writer" was number one for two weeks on the US' singles chart. At The Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, Cal., The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Love and others made appearances. At a nightclub in Port Arthur, Tex., Jackie Wilson was arrested for inciting a riot and also for refusing to obey a police order.

In 1967, at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Cal., The Jimi Hendrix Experience performed a free afternoon concert while on a North American tour. Via satellite, 200 million people saw The Beatles perform "All You Need Is Love" with Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon and other providing back-up vocals.

In 1969, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Hollies was recorded with Elton John playing piano.

In 1977, at Dublin University in Dublin, Ireland, Radiators From Space made an appearance supported by The Undertones. Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up" was number one on the US' singles chart. The Muppet Show by The Muppets was number one on the UK's album chart.

In 1980, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY, Billy Joel made an appearance.

In 1983, Flashdance's soundtrack was number one for two weeks on the US' album chart. Synchronicity by The Police was number one on the album chart in both the UK and the US.

In 1987, Boudleaux Bryant, songwriter for The Everly Brothers, died.

In 1988, Hillel Slovak of The Red Hot Chili Peppers died of a heroin overdose. Debbie Gibson's "Foolish Beat" was number one on the US' singles chart. Van Halen's OU812 was number one for four weeks on the US' album chart.

In 1993, Suede, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lenny Kravitz and other bands were featured on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival in England. On David Letterman's last show as NBC's Late Night show host, Bruce Springsteen was a surprise guest.

In 1994, at the Glastonbury Festival, five people were shot and injured when a man pulled a gun and started shooting into the crowd. Stone Temple Pilots' Purple was number one for three weeks on the US' album chart.

In 1995, Pink Floyd's Pulse was number one on the US' album chart.

In 2000, Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP was number one on the UK's album chart. Enrique Iglesias' "Be With You" was number one on the US' singles chart.

In 2004, at the Glastonbury Festival, appearances were made by Nelly Furtado, Oasis, Paul McCartney, Black Eyed Peas and others. Earl Simmons, also known as rapper DMX, was arrested on charges of trying to steal a car from New York's Kennedy airport.

In 2006, Elkan Allan, producer of British pop show Ready Steady Go!, died. Arif Mardin died of pancreatic cancer. In Sydney, Australia, Keith Urban married Nicole Kidman.

And in 2009, Michael Jackson died at his home in Beverly Hills, Cal. after he suffered heart failure. At a memorabilia auction in New York City, NY, a souvenir poster of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper that had all four signatures of the band's members sold for $52,000.