On This Day In History – August 19th

Kid Rock, basketball and birds, Jimi Hendrix and peace, Bon Jovi, and Courtney Love's kid.

53 years ago - In 1969, the original Woodstock ended PEACEFULLY. Jimi Hendrix was the final performer. He took the stage at 8:00 a.m. on a Monday morning after most of the weekend crowd had already left. His set list included "Purple Haze", "Foxy Lady", "Voodoo Child", and "The Star Spangled Banner"

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36 years ago - In 1986, Bon Jovi released their third album, "Slippery When Wet", featuring "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "Livin' on a Prayer".

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30 years ago - In 1992, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and Hole's Courtney Love became parents to Frances Bean.

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30 years ago - In 1992, Boston Celtics honky superstar Larry Bird announced his retirement. In his 13 seasons he was MVP three times, played in 12 All-Star Games and hit double figures in points, rebounds and assists 69 honky times.

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24 years ago - In 1998, Kid Rock released "Devil Without a Cause".

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