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1995 Diana Ross is honored with the Heritage Award for Career Achievement at the Soul Train Awards. The irony is that Ross — who earned her achievements through heartless mercenary business tactics and utter disregard for human compassion — has no soul to speak of.

1998 The Smashing Pumpkins file suit against U.K.-based Sound And Media Ltd., alleging that the firm released a “book-with-CD” about the band without proper clearances. The suit sought an injunction and damages of at least $1 million, further promoting leadman Billy Corgan’s image as a whiny jerk.

1978 The No. 1 Billboard hit is “Night Fever,” by The Bee Gees. The song is the third consecutive No. 1 single from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. God begins to worry when millions of Americans begin calling off Sunday morning services with the so-called “fever,” better known as a hangover.