In 2014, the New York City Council voted against renaming an city intersection as “Beastie Boys Square” by a staggering vote of 24-to-1. But with a continued grassroots campaign, they have finally relented, and anointed the corner of Ludlow and Rivington streets as “Beastie Boys Square”. The intersection was featured on the cover of their 1989 masterpiece – “Paul’s Boutique”.
In the History of Rock in 1964 – The Rolling Stones chart in the US for the first time when a cover of Buddy Holly's “Not Fade Away” peaks at number 48.
In 1983 – Abbey Road Studios in London is opened to the public, making it one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions.
And in 2001 – The Kiss Kasket, an actual coffin featuring the faces of the four founding members of the band, went on sale. Also included were the Kiss logo and the words “Kiss Forever.” Gene Simmons endorsed the product and said, “I love livin’, but this makes the alternative look pretty damn good.”.