On this date in 1966, The Beach Boys released "Sloop John B" as the lead single off their 11th studio album, "Pet Sounds". The record would go on to peak at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
On this date in 1971, at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards, Simon And Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" won Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists, Best Engineered Record and Best Contemporary Song.