Datebook: February 3 – The Day the Music Died

On February 3, 1959, a small-plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, killed three American rock and roll pioneers: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, as well as the pilot, Roger Peterson. The day was later called “The Day the Music Died” by Don McLean, in his song “American Pie.” The plane crash has been called the first and greatest tragedy rock and roll has ever suffered.

It’s Friday, February 3

Tomorrow, Land Between the Lakes offers the public a one-time opportunity to view the partial collapse of the Eggner’s Ferry Bridge. Highway 68/80 west will be temporarily opened to traffic. Visitors will be directed to park at the Fenton Camping Area and Boat Ramp, and will be allowed to walk in designated areas to view the bridge. Visit lbl.org for more information.

The Murray Art Guild offers a Valentine’s sale of handcrafted jewelry and homemade candy tomorrow from 9AM to 4PM. The sale takes place at the art guild, located at 500 North 4th Street. For more, call 753-4059.

A panel of Murray State University’s first African-American students and faculty will discuss their experiences on Monday at 5:30PM in the Curris Center’s Barkley Lecture Hall. A question and answer session will follow. African-American art by 1971 MSU graduate Elliott Jordan will be on display in the lobby.

Hear a rebroadcast of Maya Angelou’s Black History Month Special Sunday morning at 9 on 91.3 WKMS.