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- King Crimson performed at the Market Hall in Romford, England.
- The Stooges played their first concert in New York City at the Pavilion, appearing as the opening act for MC5.
- Elvis Presley performed evening and midnight shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. The evening show began at approximately 8:15 p.m. and the midnight show at midnight, with each attracting about 2,200 people.
- Janis Joplin began recording her version of “Me and Bobby McGee” by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster. It was also her final recording with the Full Tilt Boogie Band. After her death, the song reached number one on the US singles chart in 1971.
- Poco performed at the Terrace Ballroom in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Elvis Presley performed evening and midnight shows at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. The evening show drew approximately 2,200 people, and Elvis performed in the Black Cisco Kid costume.
- Led Zeppelin performed at the Chicago International Amphitheatre during their North American tour.
- American drummer Will Hunt, known for his work with Evanescence and other bands, was born.
- Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's duet “Where Is the Love?” was certified gold by the RIAA. The song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and later won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
- Yes performed at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Black Sabbath performed at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino, California.
- Jethro Tull released the album Minstrel in the Gallery, featuring arrangements by David Palmer's string quartet.
- The Carpenters reached number one on the Easy Listening chart with their version of Neil Sedaka's “Solitaire.”
- Elvis Presley performed at the State Fair Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi. The concert began at 8:30 p.m. and attracted approximately 12,000 people; Elvis wore the Bicentennial Suit.
- During Jerry Lewis's annual telethon supporting muscular dystrophy research, Frank Sinatra surprised the audience by bringing Dean Martin into the studio. Martin had been Jerry Lewis's former comedy partner, and the two had not spoken for two decades following the breakup of their duo in 1956.
- Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington suffered serious injuries in a car accident in Florida after crashing his vehicle into an oak tree.
- Gary Rossington was seriously injured in a car accident in Florida after falling asleep at the wheel of his new Ford Torino and crashing into a tree and a house. The incident later inspired the song “That Smell.”
- Stevie Wonder released the album Songs in the Key of Life, widely regarded as one of his most significant albums.
- Electric Light Orchestra performed at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi.
- Joe Negroni, a founding member and singer with Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, died in New York City from a brain hemorrhage at the age of 37, just four days before his 37th birthday. The group had a major 1956 hit with “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” which reached number one in the UK and number six in the US.
- Black Sabbath performed at the Lakeland Civic Center in Florida.
- A statue of Buddy Holly was unveiled in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas.
- David Bowie released the album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps).
- Diana Ross remained at number one on the US R&B chart for a fourth week with “Upside Down.”
- English pop singer Kevin Simm was born in Chorley. He became known as a member of Liberty X and Wet Wet Wet.
- Stevie Nicks reached number one on the US Billboard 200 with her debut solo album Bella Donna. The album featured the hits “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around” with Tom Petty, “Leather and Lace” with Don Henley and “Edge of Seventeen,” and also topped the chart in Australia.
- Dire Straits won the MTV award for Best Video for “Money for Nothing.”
- Ian Astbury of The Cult was arrested after a concert in Vancouver following disturbances at the show, with security staff alleging that he had assaulted them.
- Soundgarden released their second studio album, Louder Than Love, on A&M Records. It was their major-label debut, reached number 108 on the US Billboard 200 and included the singles “Loud Love” and “Hands All Over.” The source describes it as the first grunge album released by major label A&M.
- Charley Charles, drummer with Ian Dury and the Blockheads, died of cancer. The group had a UK number-one single in 1978 with “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick.”
- Paul Anka became a US citizen.
- Guitarist C.C. DeVille was fired from the band after disrupting their planned performance at the MTV Video Music Awards by playing “Talk Dirty to Me” instead of “Unskinny Bop.” He rejoined the band five years later.
- Elvis Presley's five-disc box set The King of Rock 'n' Roll – The Complete 50's Masters reached number 159 on the US chart.
- John Mellencamp married supermodel Elaine Irwin.
- Kylie Minogue reached number one on the UK albums chart with her first greatest-hits compilation, Kylie Greatest Hits. The album contained 22 tracks, including “I Should Be So Lucky,” “It's No Secret” and “The Loco-Motion.”
- The musical The Will Rogers Follies closed after 983 performances.
- Oasis performed at The Hacienda in Manchester to celebrate the release of their debut album Definitely Maybe. The album went on to become the fastest-selling debut album in UK history.
- Rod Stewart and his second wife, model Rachel Hunter, welcomed their son Liam McAlister Stewart.
- Capitol Records released The Beatles Anthology video collection, containing more than ten hours of material.
- Elton John performed an updated version of “Candle in the Wind” at Princess Diana's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. The new version, titled “Candle in the Wind '97,” later became one of the best-selling singles of all time.