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Today In Music History - February 16th

By Marty Miller
16/02/2026
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Every day on Radio Nova, just before 11am, we play a couple of songs key to “today in music history” Have a listen! But for now – here’s some light reading and watching. Feb 16th in Music History looks like this.

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1964: The Beatles appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' for the second time, performing 'She Loves You' and 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'.


1968: The mayor of Detroit announces that today is "Aretha Franklin Day."

1971: The Rolling Stones are sued by a member of the Hell's Angels for invasion of privacy, after the band released the concert documentary film 'Gimme Shelter'.

1985: Bruce Springsteen releases his seventh LP Born In The USA, it goes on to be the singer's best selling album.

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Written by Marty Miller

Talker on radio. Writer on line. Drummer on ...eh drums.
Pink Floyd Fan. ABBA non fan.

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