Billy Joel Became The First Rock Artist To Perform At Yankee Stadium

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Undated -- On June 22nd, 1968, the Jeff Beck group made its debut. Singer Rod Stewart was so shy he hid behind speakers for the first few songs.

In 1969, actress Judy Garland died of a drug overdose. She was 47.

In 1981, Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty to killing John Lennon outside Lennon's New York apartment building.

In 1987, dancer Fred Astaire died at the age of 88.

In 1990, Billy Joel became the first rock artist to perform at Yankee Stadium.

In 2000, comedian Dennis Miller was added as an announcer on "Monday Night Football."

In 2001, Doobie Brothers drummer Mike Hossack was in a serious motorcycle accident near Sacramento.

In 2003, actor Adam Sandler married longtime girlfriend Jackie Titone.

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