On this day: January 24, 1969

America changed forever on January 24, 1969, at least for some people, when a little group named Jethro Tull first played in New York. The band got their start by opening for Blood, Sweat and Tears, but soon had many fans of their own.

Jethro Tull was named after an 18th century inventor of agricultural implements, not after a member of the band as many seem to think. And their unique line up, including a flute in many of their most popular songs helped to set them apart from many of the other groups around at the time.

Other notable events for January 24:
-The Beatles signed a management contract with a guy named Brian Epstein on Jan. 24, 1962. Epstein himself never signs the contract
-The singing family the Osmonds play themselves along side Mickey Rooney in The Seven Little Foys which debuts Jan. 24, 1964
-The Clash release their first single in America, I Fought the Law, on Jan. 24, 1979
-Neil Diamond is born Jan. 24, 1941
-John Belushi is born Jan. 24, 1949
-Dr. Robert Moog unveils his new invention, the mini moog, a miniature synthesizer on Jan. 24, 1970