On January 29, 1958, actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward married.
Also in 1958, Challenge Records released The Champs’ single “Tequila.”
In 1962, Peter, Paul and Mary signed a recording contract with Warner Bros.
In 1977, comedian Freddie Prinze died two days after shooting himself. He was 22 years old at the time. He is probably best known for his role on Chico and the Men.
On January 29, 1958, actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward married.
Also in 1958, Challenge Records released The Champs’ single “Tequila.”
In 1962, Peter, Paul and Mary signed a recording contract with Warner Bros.
In 1977, comedian Freddie Prinze died two days after shooting himself. He was 22 years old at the time. He is probably best known for his role on Chico and the Men.
In 1983, musician Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac married Kim Anderson at her home in Los Angeles. They divorced three months later.
In 1992, the blues great Willie Dixon died of heart failure in Burbank, California. His classic works include “The Backdoor Man”, “Little Red Chicken” and “A Spoon”.
In 1994, former Supremes singer Mary Wilson hit the center line of the freeway outside Los Angeles, flipping the Jeep she was driving. She was injured and her 16-year-old son, Rafael Ferrer, was killed.
In 1996, Garth Brooks turned down the American Music Award for Favorite Artist. Brooks says Hootie and the Blowfish did more for the music that year than he did.
In 1998, Paul Simon’s musical “Kapman” had its New York premiere, starring Marc Anthony. It opened with poor reviews and closed after 68 performances.
In 2019, “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett (smoh-LET’) reported to police that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago. Chicago police said Smollett planned the attack, but prosecutors abruptly dropped the case the following March. Separately, a jury ruled in December 2021 that Smollett lied to police about the assault.
Today’s birthday: Actor Katherine Ross turns 83. Actor Tom Selleck is 78 years old. Singer Betty Lovett is 77. Actor Max Singer is 75 years old. Actor Angelian is 73 years old. Los Lobos drummer Luis Perez turns 70. Gap singer Charlie Wilson is 70. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is 69. Country singer Erin Mandrell is 67. Actor Diane Delano (“The Ellen Show,” “Northern Exposure”) is 66. Actor Judy Norton (“The Waltons”) is 65. Guitarist Johannes Pampinato NRBQ’s 64 years old. James’ drummer, David Baynton-Power, is 62. Queensryche bassist Eddie Jackson is 62 years old. Actor Nicholas Turturro (“NYPD Blue”) is 61. Aztec Camera singer and guitarist Roddy Frame is 59 years old. Director and actor Ed Burns is 55 years old. Actor Sam Trammell (“True Blood”) is 54 years old. Actor Heather Graham is 53 years old. Actor Sharif Atkins (“White Collar,” “ER”) is 48 years old. Actor Sara Gilbert is 48 years old. Actor Kelly Packard (“Baywatch”) is 48. Actor Justin Hartley (“This Is Us”) is 46. Actor Sam Jagger (“Parenthood”) is 48 46. Former “The View” co-host Jedediah Bira, 44. Actor Andreyu Keegan (“Party of Five”) 44. Actor Jason James Richter (“Free Willie”) 43. Guitarist Johnny Long 42. Singer Adam Lambert (“American Idol”) 41. Country singer Eric Parsley 40.
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