December 07

2002 - A fire rips through the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland, severely damaging and rendering unsafe the Guilded Balloon and La Belle Angele, which are located in a protected "world heritage site. La Belle Angele hosted early performances by the likes of Oasis and Radiohead.

1991 - ``Achtung Baby'' by U2 debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's pop albums chart.

1967 - The Beatles' Apple boutique opens in London.

1949 - Tom Waits is born in Pomona, Calif. He claims that he was born in the back of a moving taxi.

Charts

Today the song "Dominique" by Singing Nun topped the charts and stayed there for 4 weeks. (1963)

Today the song "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks. (1974)

Today the song "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks. (1985)

Today the song "Black or White" by Michael Jackson topped the charts and stayed there for 6 weeks. (1991)

Today the song "Un-Break My Heart" by Toni Braxton topped the charts and stayed there for 4 weeks. (1996)