(Dec 3, 2008)

* In 1925, Concerto In F, by George Gershwin had its world premiere at New York's Carnegie Hall, with Gershwin himself at the piano.

* In 1966, The Monkees performed their first live concert in Honolulu.

* In 1968, Elvis Presley's now famous comeback TV special was broadcast on NBC. Taped the previous summer, it included Elvis' first appearance before an audience in more than seven years. The special was a powerful performance after years of mediocre movies.