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! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY !

On November third, 1957, two future number one pop songs were released: "Great Balls Of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis and "At The Hop" by Danny and the Juniors.

In 1961, Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams and Fred Rose became the first people to be elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

In 1972, James Taylor and Carly Simon got married at Taylor's New York apartment. They announced their marriage that night at Taylor's concert at Radio City Music Hall.

In 1975, "Good Morning America" premiered on ABC, with hosts David Hartman and Nancy Dussault (doo-SOH').

In 1977, Elton John announced at a London performance that he was retiring from concerts. However, he started performing again in 1979.

In 1990, singer and actress Mary Martin died of cancer in California. She was best known for playing Peter Pan on stage and on TV.

Also in 1990, Minnie Pearl celebrated her 50th anniversary with the Grand Ole Opry. She received a congratulatory telegram from the White House.

In 1992, the Grateful Dead announced they would break tradition and would not perform a New Year's Eve concert in the San Francisco Bay area.

Today's Birthdays: Composer John Barry is 76. Actor-Dancer Ken Berry ("Mayberry R.F.D."; "Mama's Family") is 76. Actor-radio personality Shadoe Stevens is 63. Singer Lulu is 61.

Actress-comedian Roseanne Barr is 57. Actress Kathy Kinney ("The Drew Carey Show") is 56. Actress Kate Capshaw is 56. Comedian Dennis Miller is 56. Singer Adam Ant is 55. Actor Dolph Lundgren ("Rocky IV") is 52.

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