Jumping in the 2ser time machine and checking out this date throughout the ages, today, Cao Qin commit suicide in order to escape the wrath of the Tianshun Emperor after an attempted coup but it didn’t save him from still copping it in the neck. Lynne Cox became the first person to swim from the United States to the Soviet Union, and Victoria Police detained, stripped and cavity searched some 463 club goers in a raid that ended in massive public backlash. Plus birthdays for David Duchovny, Charlize Theron, Magic Slim, BJ Thomas and more!

Today’s Tracks:

Magic Slim – I’m a Bluesman

BJ Thomas – Hooked on a Feeling