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Today in History | The Courier Oct. 24, the United Nations officially  launches

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Madonna Young: 15 Photos of the Popstar Throughout Her Career
Madonna in 1976.

Madonna brings boyfriend Akeem Morris to the Met Gala

Madonna, singer and actress known for her boundary-
pushing, ever-changing persona. Hits include "Like a
Virgin" and "Like a Prayer", is 67 years young today.

Madonna albums

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When Is Record Day 2025 - Mary Anderson

National Vinyl Record Day is an annual event to celebrate the history and enjoyment of listening to music on vinyl records.

Record Store Day 2025: What vinyl records are being released? |  newscentermaine.com

Vintage vibes take over as National Vinyl Record Day approaches

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Gary Freiberg of Los Osos, California founded
National Vinyl Record day in 2002.

Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in
1877 and Freiberg encourages everyone to
remember fond memories and the good things
in life, especially vinyl records.

21st November 1877: Thomas Edison announced his phonograph, the first  machine to record & play sound

1950 RCA Victor 45J Record Changer ...
1950’s

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MUSICAL FANTASY FILM PREMIERED IN 1939

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On August 10, 1939, The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland
and featuring words and music by E.Y. “Yip” Harburg and
Harold Arlen, received its
world premiere in Green Bay,
Wisconsin. It opened widely in U.S. theaters some two
weeks later.

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On this day in history, November 3, 1956, 'The Wizard of Oz' debuts on TV,  elevates film to American classic | Fox News

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A ROLLING STONE HAS GROWN OLDER

Mick Jagger cumple 80 años: las mejores anécdotas de su vida - Uppers

A Look Back at Mick Jagger's Life on His 80th Birthday

The 10 Best Albums By The Rolling Stones

Mick Jagger: Biography, Rolling Stones Singer, 2025 Grammy Winner

The musician, actor, film producer and Rolling Stones front
man
Mick Jagger was born in Dartford, Kent, England on
July 26, 1943. He’s 82 years old today.

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AN ICON OF HARD ROCK HAS DIED AT 76

Yes, Ozzy Osbourne Wrote A Book (Kinda) | GQ

Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal music legend, dead at 76
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne
(3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025)

The heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has died, just weeks after
his "Back to the Beginning" farewell concert where he played
in front of a sold-out farewell show in England.

He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in February 2019
and In 2020, Osbourne also revealed that he had the smoking-
induced lung condition,
emphysema.

A family statement confirmed he was surrounded by his family
at the time of his death.

 

Ozzy Osbourne Plays His 'Final Song' With Black Sabbath - The New York Times

Ozzy Osbourne onstage at the Back to the Beginning event
on Saturday.




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