Video: 'Lenny Bruce'
(Wednesday, August 3, 1966) — The body of Lenny Bruce, the controversial nightclub comedian whose raunchy brand of satire and dark humor landed him in trouble with the law, was found tonight in his home on Hollywood Boulevard. Bruce, who was 40 years old, had died of a drug overdose.
Video: 'Rolling Stones - Between The Buttons (FULL ALBUM)'
(Wednesday, August 3, 1966) — The Rolling Stones began recording their fifth British studio album Between the Buttons today at RCA Studios in Hollywood.
Sessions for the album would continue intermittently through Dec. 13, 1966, for release on Jan. 20, 1967.
(Saturday, August 3, 1996) — “Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)” by Los del Río peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 14 consecutive weeks (Aug. 3/10/17/24/31, Sept. 7/14/21/28, Oct. 5/12/19/26, Nov. 2, 1996).
(Saturday, August 3, 1946) — “Surrender” by Perry Como peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week.
