On This Day: July 8
July 8th, 2024 by Liz Kosik
by Liz Kosik ’25
1. 1969: The Beatles recorded “Here Comes the Sun” at Abbey Road Studios.
2. 1972: Bill Withers’ hit single “Lean on Me” reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
3. 1995: Jerry Garcia performed his final concert with the Grateful Dead at Soldier Field in Chicago.
4. 2003: Beyoncé’s debut solo album “Dangerously in Love” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
5. 2011: Amy Winehouse gave her final performance at the Kalemegdan Park in Belgrade, Serbia.