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Bobby Vinton
1935Apr, 16

Bobby Vinton

Bobby Vinton, American singer
Stanley Robert Vinton (born April 16, 1935), better known by his stage name Bobby Vinton, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. As a teen idol, he became known as 'The Polish Prince', as his music paid tribute to his Polish heritage. One of his most popular songs is "Blue Velvet" (a cover of the 1951 song recorded by Tony Bennett) which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963 and No. 2 in the UK in 1990.

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  • 26Feb

    Treaty of Versailles

    Adolf Hitler orders the Luftwaffe to be re-formed, violating the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles.
  • 16Mar

    Treaty of Versailles

    Adolf Hitler orders Germany to rearm herself in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Conscription is reintroduced to form the Wehrmacht.
  • 25May

    Big Ten Conference

    Jesse Owens of Ohio State University breaks three world records and ties a fourth at the Big Ten Conference Track and Field Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • 25Jun

    Soviet Union

    Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Colombia are established.
  • 15Sep

    Swastika

    Nazi Germany adopts a new national flag bearing the swastika.