April 6 in Local History

2026

• On this day in 1974, ABBA took the stage in Brighton, UK, and won the Eurovision Song Contest with their catchy hit 'Waterloo.' This marked the beginning of their legendary run, with seven wins under their belt! Meanwhile, in the music scene across the pond, the first California Jam festival kicked off, co-headlined by Deep Purple and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. It set records for the loudest sound system and the highest attendance at the time—talk about a rock 'n' roll extravaganza!

  From the 2026-04-06 edition