1950: Derrick "Duckie" Simpson [Black Uhuru] is born.
1957: (some say 1959): Astro [UB40; toaster] (Terence Wilson) is born in Birmingham, England.
1991: Glen Augustus Holness aka Nitty Gritty passes away at the age of 34. (b. 1957)
He was shot dead outside Super Power record shop in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
1991: UB40's album "Labour Of Love II" [Virgin] is certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
1993: Bob Marley & The Wailers' compilation album "Legend" [Island] is certified Multi (4.0) Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
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