On This Day, July 16
1934 - The NBC Red radio network premiered the musical drama, "Dreams Come True."
1959 - The Coasters recorded "Poison Ivy."
1966 - In London, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker formed the band Cream.
1966 - The Lovin' Spoonful's "Summer In The City" was released.
1969 - The Who's "I'm Free" was released.
1972 - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles gave their farewell concert in Washington, DC.
1973 - Bob Dylan released the soundtrack to "Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid."
1976 - Loggins and Messina broke up.
1980 - The film "No Nukes" premiered in New York, NY.
1981 - Harry Chapin died in a car crash at the age of 38. He was on his way to a benefit concert.
Birthdays
1907 - Barbara Stanwyck
1911 - Ginger Rogers
1958 - Michael Flatley
1967 - Will Ferrell
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