March 18th, 1965
EMI announces its intention to halt production of 78 rpm records.
Releases
1967: The Five Americans, “Western Union”
1968: The Beatles, “Lady Madonna”
Recording
1960: The Everly Brothers, “Cathy’s Clown”
Charts
1950: Teresa Brewer’s “Music! Music! Music!” hits #1
1967: The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” hits #1
1972: Neil Young’s “Heart Of Gold” hits #1
1978: The Bee Gees’ “Night Fever” hits #1