On May 21, 1945, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were married in a three-minute ceremony.

In 1957, Paul Anka recorded his first single, “Diana,” in New York.

In 1959, the musical “Gypsy” opened on Broadway, starring Ethel Merman as Gypsy’s mother, Rose.

In 1963, Stevie Wonder recorded “Fingertips, Part Two” live in Chicago during a “Motown Revue.” It became his first number one hit, at age 13.

In 1969, The Beatles announced that Allen Klein has been hired to straighten out the band’s financial affairs.

In 1979, Elton John began a brief tour of the Soviet Union, the first one the Soviets allowed a Western rock star.

In 1980, Joe Strummer of The Clash was arrested in Hamburg, Germany, after hitting a fan with his guitar. A fight had erupted during the concert.

In 1989, the last episode of “Miami Vice” aired after a five-year run on NBC.

In 1999, actress Susan Lucci finally won a Daytime Emmy for best actress after losing for 18 years straight. She was honored for her portrayal of Erica Kane on “All My Children.”

In 2003, Ruben Studdard barely beat out Clay Aiken to win Fox’s second “American Idol” competition.