The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) occurred in the late 1970s after the fall of the original British heavy metal bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. The progressive sounds of metal were sped up and turned into blistering power chords.
... Olympic Games are held in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Births:
January 5 - Jeane Dixon[?], astrologer (+ 1997)
January 10 - Ray Bolger, actor, singer, dancer (+ 1987)
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