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Ray Charles Fined $10,000 For Possessing Heroin

Singer Ray Charles was sentenced to five years probation and fined $10,000 today (December 3, 1966), after he was busted with heroin in 1964. The ordeal unfolded 1964, when Ray…

12/03/2012

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The Supreme’s Cindy Birdsong Kidnapped At Knife Point; Dramatic Escape

Cindy Birdsong, who served as Florence Ballard's replacement as singer of The Supremes, was kidnapped from her Hollywood apartment and abducted today (December 2, 1968). Cindy Birdsong was born in…

12/02/2012

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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…

11/19/2012