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James Brown Announces Tour of Nigeria
James Brown inked a deal to tour Nigeria, it was a announced today (November 21, 1970). The tour was sponsored by Phillip Morris Nigeria and consisted of five one night…
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Michael Jackson Surrendered To Police To Face Child Molestation Charges Today (Nov. 20, 2003)
Pop superstar Michael Jackson surrendered to authorities in Santa Barbara, California to face charges of child molestation today (November 20, 2003). The singer, who was escorted into the sheriff's department…
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Jackie Wilson Busted Over 1959 Contract, Attempts To Escape Through Window
Singer Jackie Wilson was arrested, after attempting to escape from the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri it was reported today (November 19, 1964). Police were seeking Jackie Wilson over…
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The Dominoes Record First Sides For New Federal Label
Legendary singing group The Dominoes into the recording studio today (November 14, 1950) to record their first recorded singles for Syd Nathan's new label, Federal. Billy Ward and The Dominoes…
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Joe Louis’ Wife Launches Singing Career, Segregation Ends It
The wife of legendary boxer Joe Louis launched her singing career today (November 13, 1943). Marva Trotter Louis a.k.a. Mrs. Joe Louis, signed a deal with the proprietor of a…