The song “Twist and Shout” was the trio’s first record to
reach a Top 20 position in the Billboard Hot 100 singles
chart. The recording peaked at No. 17 on the pop top
40 charts, and No. 2 on the R&B charts.

Peter Criss (George Peter John Criscuola)

Criss established the "Catman" character for his Kiss persona.
He turned 71 on December 20.

(FOXNews) – Peter Criss is saying goodbye to the stage. The co-founder
of the rock group Kiss, formed in New York City in January 1973, and co-
author of its hit single "Beth” is retiring with a final show.

On Saturday, June 17, Criss will play what he said is his last U.S. concert
at New York City’s The Cutting Room. The audience can expect a mix of
Kiss classics, his own solo material, and covers he always wanted to
perform live but was told by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, "We don’t
do that; it’s not Kiss." Criss said,"I want to leave the stage happy."

CAMILLE BOHANNON

It was on this day in 1904.

King Hussein of Jordan married 26-year-old American Lisa Halaby, who
became Queen Noor on this day in 1978.

Ella Fitzgerald died this day in 1996.

The song "You’re My Everything" was recorded by The Temptations for
the Gordy Motown label. It reached number three on the U.S. R&B chart
and number six on the U.S. Pop chart. It would be the third single from
the group’s 1967 album The Temptations with a Lot o’ Soul.

   
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
 
TIM MAGUIRE

It was on this day in 1971.

President Johnson and Thurgood Marshall

On this day in 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court hands down its decision in
Miranda v. Arizona, establishing the principle that all criminal suspects
must be advised of their specific legal rights when they are placed under
arrest. It’s now considered standard police procedure. 
 

China’s Boxer Rebellion against foreigners and Chinese Christians erupted
into violence on this day in 1900.    

The unmanned NASA space probe Pioneer 10  was launched in March of 
1972. The first up-close images of the planet Jupiter were provided by the 
probe.

Benjamin David "Benny" Goodman