Today's birthdays include Don McLean, who was born in 1945 (age 57); Richard Hell in 1949 (age 53); Michael Rutherford of Genesis, and Sting, a.k.a. Gordon Sumner, both in 1951 (age 51); Phil Oakey of Human League in 1955 (age 47); R&B singer/songwriter Freddie Jackson in 1956 (age 46); and Tiffany, whose full name is Tiffany Renee Darwisch, in 1971 (age 31).

Today's musical milestones:

In 1961, record producer Phil Spector released the first single on his own label, Philles. "There's No Other (Like My Baby)" was the debut single of the Crystals.

In 1965, the McCoys' "Hang On Sloopy" topped the charts.

Also in 1965, The Who appeared for the first time on U.S. television, on the show "Shindig."

In 1970, John McLaughlin, Larry Young, Tony Williams and Jack Bruce formed Lifetime, one of the first "fusion" groups.

In 1977, the remains of Elvis Presley and his mother, Gladys, were moved from Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis to Graceland following an unsuccessful attempt by thieves to steal "The King's" body.

In 1980, Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibbs -- the Bee Gees -- sued producer Robert Stigwood for $2 million, claiming misrepresentation and fraud.

In 1986, the Everly Brothers -- Don and Phil -- received the 1,834th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Also in 1986, Mick Jagger's feature-length video "Running Out of Luck" premiered. It was part music video, part movie.

In 1991, country star Garth Brooks took top honors at the 25th annual CMA Awards in Nashville.

In 1995, recording began in London on the movie soundtrack of "Evita" -- starring Madonna, Jonathan Pryce and Antonio Banderas.

In 1996, the alternate-rock trio Babe the Blue Ox kicked off its fall tour in Greensboro, N.C.

In 1997, A&M Records announced that Elton John's Princess Diana tribute "Candle in the Wind 1997" had sold more than 26 million copies, making it the second-biggest-selling single of all time, behind Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," which had sold 30 million copies to date. "Candle in the Wind 1997" would soon pass "White Christmas."

In 1998, Gene Autry -- singing cowboy turned media mogul and major league baseball team owner -- died at his Los Angeles home. He was 91.

Topping the charts on this date:

Hound Dog/Don't Be Cruel -- Elvis Presley (1956), Oh, Pretty Woman -- Roy Orbison (1964), Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me -- Mac Davis (1972).

Today's musical quiz:

This past TV season, Sting portrayed himself on what Fox Television series? Answer: "Ally McBeal."