August 19

Today in 1968, after 58 episodes, the final Monkees TV show airs on NBC

On this day in 1973, Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson were married in Malibu

Today in 1967 Ringo Starr and his wife Maureen Cox, give birth to their second son, Jason

Today in 1972, the musical variety show The Midnight Special, 

featuring DJ Wolfman Jack as announcer debuts on NBC

Happy birthday today to Ginger Baker (75)

Johnny Nash is 74 today

Ian Gillan of Deep Purple is celebrating his 69th birthday today

John Deacon of Queen is 63 today