Billie Holiday Is Born And More....- Music History Calendar - Event of The Day

 

1915 Billie Holiday is born Eleanora Fagan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Read the full story   More Events:   2016 After 15 years of memorable performances, cringeworthy auditions, and shocking eliminations, the American Idol stage finally goes dark, but not before one more winner is crowned: Trent Harmon.   2008 Bob Dylan gets an honorary Pulitzer Prize for his "profound impact on popular music and American culture." He's the first rock musician to win the award.   1998 George Michael is arrested for disorderly conduct at a park restroom in Beverly Hills, California, after an undercover officer observes him performing a "lewd act." He comes out as gay soon after. Click here for the previous post