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By Dave White, About.com Guide to Classic Rock since 2005

Classic Rock Almanac - October 28

Tuesday October 28, 2008
It happened on October 28:

• 1956 - "Love Me Tender" replaces "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" on the Billboard chart, making Elvis Presley the first artist to knock himself out of the #1 position
• 1968 - In divorce court, it's Lennon v. Lennon as Cynthia seeks to end her marriage to John
• 1997 - Bill Berry leaves R.E.M. after 17 years as drummer

Today's Birthdays:
Charlie Daniels - 1936
George Glover - Climax Blues Band - 1947
Wayne Fontana - The Mindbenders - 1945

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