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Being Human: Series Finale
Feb 26th
Series finale? **SOBS**
The countdown has begun.
With every moment that passes we are one step closer to witnessing the final chapter of this incredible story. With every tick, every tock, the tension is building, the anticipation growing. So to calm your nerves we thought we’d release this sneak peek from episode eight.
Yes, it’s Annie and George. Yes, they’re discussing his reasons for being in the facility. Yes, this is confirmation that they are both alive. For now.
What happens next is anybody’s guess…
Don’t miss the series finale of Being Human this Sunday 28th at 9pm on BBC Three.
This Day in Music…February 26
Feb 26th
1770 – Composer Anton Reicha was born.
1879 – Composer Frank Bridge was born.
1954 – A U.S. Congresswoman introduced a bill to prohibit the distribution of “obscene, lewd, lascivious or filthy” recordings.
1955 – LaVern Baker appealed to Congress in a letter to Michigan Representative Charles Digges Jr. The letter requested the revision of the Copyright Act of 1909.
1955 – Billboard reported that the 45rpm single format was outselling the 78s for the first time.
1965 – Jimmy Page released his first solo single, “She Just Satisfies.”
1966 – The Rolling Stones’ “19th Nervous Breakdown” was released.
Rolling Stones Apparel and Gear
1970 – The Beatles album “Beatles Again” was released in the U.S. It contained the song “Hey Jude.”
Today in Beatles History – Beatles apparel and gear
1975 – Harry Chapin’s revue “The Night That Made America Famous” opened on Broadway.
1977 – The Eagles’ “Hotel California” was released.
1978 – Vladimir Horowitz marked the 50th anniversary of his U.S. debut with a performance at the White House.
1985 – Chuck Berry received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy.
1987 – Capitol Records released the first 4 Beatles albums on CD.
Today in Beatles History – Beatles apparel and gear
1990 – Cornell Gunter of the Coasters was murdered in Las Vegas at the age of 53.
1991 – “Rockline on MTV” premiered.
1995 – Jimmy Page and Robert Plant began a world tour to support their reunion album “No Quarter.”
1998 – Tommy Lee of Motley Crue was formally charged with abusing his wife Pamela Anderson Lee, and one of their sons, Dylan.
Motley Crue Store
2002 – Alanis Morissette’s third album “Under Rug Swept” was released.
http://www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/music/feb26.htm
