On this day: May 26, 1974

David Cassidy was scheduled to perform an open-air concert on May 26, 1974 in London's White City stadium. Everything was going well, until first aid workers had to rescue over 1,000 people from the frenzied excitement of seeing the teen idol in person. Most were treated and quickly released, but one fan, Bernadette Whelan was not so lucky, she died of heart failure four days later. Cassidy was shaken when he heard the news.

Most well known for being a part of the TV series the Partridge Family, Cassidy released nine singles onto the UK charts between 1972 and 1975. The biggest hits were How Can I Be Sure, and Daydreamer. Of course his biggest hit of all came with the Partridge Family, I Think I Love You.

Other notable events for May 26:
-Elvis Presley was placed second in a talent contest on May 26, 1953 held at a Jimmie Rodgers memorial show
-The estate of Roy Orbison, who died in December of 1988, was sued by the music publishing company to which he had been signed on May 26, 1989 because he had failed to complete his commitments under a contract he signed in 1985
-David Bowie was sued on May 26, 1990, by his ex-wife Angela for $56 million