Sid Bernstein
American record producer and promoter
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Died
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Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent record producer and concert promoter, played a vital role in shaping the careers of several iconic artists. In the 1960s, organized concerts for The Beatles in the United States, including their historic Shea Stadium performance in 1965. Additionally, worked with artists like The Rolling Stones and The Dave Clark Five. Contributed significantly to the music industry through innovative marketing strategies and by introducing rock music to larger audiences on American soil.
Promoted The Beatles' Shea Stadium concert
Produced albums for The Hollies
Worked with The Rolling Stones
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Sumo wrestler, 60th Yokozuna
Born
August 12th, 1963 62 years ago
Died
2019 7 years ago — 56 years old
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August 12th, 1916 109 years ago
Died
August 10th, 2012 13 years ago — 95 years old
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Italian composer of Baroque music
Born
August 12th, 1626 399 years ago
Died
May 27th, 1690 335 years ago — 63 years old
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Born
August 12th, 1930 95 years ago
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Austrian matriarch with historical lineage
Born
August 12th, 1860 165 years ago
Died
1907 119 years ago — 47 years old
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Historical European martial arts pioneer
Born
August 12th, 1940 85 years ago
Died
2018 8 years ago — 78 years old
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Colonel, engineer, and astronaut
Born
October 27th, 1946 79 years ago
Died
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Icelandic actor best known for LazyTown
Born
July 10th, 1975 50 years ago
Died
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American police officer and sheriff
Born
1937 89 years ago
Died
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Born
1920 106 years ago
Died
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1946 80 years ago
Died
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1954 72 years ago
Died
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