Today's 22 May Music in History

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  • 1900 American inventor Edwin S. Votey receives a patent for the pneumatic piano player
  • 1926 "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue" by Gene Austin hits #1

Mother-In-Law Hits #1

1961 "Mother-In-Law" single by Ernie K-Doe hits #1; written and produced by pianist Allen Toussaint

  • 1961 Novelty single "Touchables In Brooklyn" by Dickie Goodman hits #42
  • 1965 "Super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious", from the film "Mary Poppin" hits #66
  • 1965 Beatles' "Ticket to Ride" single goes #1

Cher's Iconic Letterman Appearance

1986 American singer and actress Cher calls David Letterman an "a**hole" while a guest on his "Late Night" TV program (NBC)

  • 1994 Musical sequel "The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, NYC, after 16 performances
  • 1996 "Tartuffe: Born Again" opens at Circle in the Square Theater, NYC; runs for 29 performances

Manchester Arena Bombing

2017 Suicide bombing at Manchester Arena, England, after Ariana Grande concert kills 22 and injures 59

  • 2021 65th Eurovision Song Contest won by Italian metal band Maneskin with 524 points in Rotterdam

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