On September 7th, 1936, Buddy Holly was born in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill)

In 1967, the situation comedy "The Flying Nun" debuted on ABC. Sally Field starred as a novice nun who discovers she can fly. (AP Photo)

In 1978, Who drummer Keith Moon died in London of an overdose of a drug he was prescribed to combat alcoholism. Moon's replacement was Kenney Jones. (AP Photo)

In 1979, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) made its cable TV debut. (AP Photo/ESPN)

In 1984, singer Janet Jackson married singer James DeBarge of the group DeBarge. The marriage was annulled after less than a year. (AP Photo)

In 1996, rapper Tupac Shakur and record company executive Suge Knight were shot while driving in Las Vegas. Shakur died six days later. (AP Photo/FILE)

In 1998, the movie "There's Something About Mary" hit number one at the box office, eight weeks after its release. It's believed to be the first film to rise to the top so long after release. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill)

In 2002, musician Warren Zevon died in his sleep at his home near Los Angeles, a year after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. He was 56. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)