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! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY !

On April 24th, 1957, Ricky Nelson released his first record, "Teenager's Romance" backed with a cover of Fats Domino's "I'm Walkin'." In 1958, Dion and the Belmonts' first single, "I Wonder Why" backed with "Teen Angel," was released.

In 1961, Bob Dylan made his recording debut, playing harmonica on Harry Belafonte's "Midnight Special" album. He was paid 50 dollars.

In 1969, Muddy Waters recorded the live album "Fathers and Sons," with a host of special guests, including Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield.

In 1972, several people were injured and at least six teenage girls fainted in a stampede prior to a Jethro Tull concert in New York. About 2,500 people rushed the lobby of the concert hall trying to get tickets.

In 1974, comedian Bud Abbott of Abbott and Costello died in Woodland Hills, California. He was 78.

In 1990, the road crew for Roger Waters of Pink Floyd discovered an unexploded World War Two-era bomb while constructing the set for "The Wall" in Potsdamer Platz, Germany.

In 1992, singer David Bowie and fashion model Iman (EE'-mahn) got married in a secret ceremony in Switzerland. News of the wedding was not announced until more than a week later.

In 1993, about 40,000 people turned out for Willie Nelson's Farm Aid Six concert in Ames, Iowa. Nelson was joined by Neil Young, John Mellencamp and more than 40 other top artists.

In 2002, Jewel broke her collarbone and a rib when she was thrown from a horse at her boyfriend's ranch.

Today's Birthdays: Actress Shirley MacLaine is 75.

Actress-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 67. Country singer Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys is 66. Drummer Doug Clifford (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is 64. Singer-keyboardist Rob Hyman of The Hooters is 59. Actor Eric Bogosian is 56. Actor Michael O'Keefe ("Roseanne") is 54. Bassist David J (Love and Rockets, Bauhaus) is 52. Actor Glenn Morshower ("24") is 50. Bassist Billy Gould (Faith No More) is 46. Actor-comedian Cedric the Entertainer is 45. Actor Djimon Hounsou (JEYE'-mihn OHN'-soo) ("Blood Diamond," "Amistad") is 45. Drummer Patty Schemel (Hole) is 42.

Drummer Aaron Comess of the Spin Doctors is 41. Actress Melinda Clarke ("The O.C.") is 40. Actor Eric Balfour ("24") is 32.

Singer Kelly Clarkson ("American Idol") is 27. Singer-bassist Tyson Ritter of All-American Rejects is 25.

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