Tuesday, June 12, 2012

On This Date in Minnesota History: June 12

June 12, 1964 — “In their first Minnesota appearance, the Rolling Stones flop badly, drawing only 283 fans to Danceland at Excelsior Park, when a promoter decides not to advertise the concert because of fears the event would produce a new round of fan-driven hysteria similar to Beatle-mania.”
http://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2008/07/part-2-150-minnesota-moments-wed-just-soon-forget

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