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24 Feb 1998
Queen Elizabeth II knighted Elton John for his charitable work.
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13 Sep 1997
Elton John released the single 'Candle in the Wind' as a tribute to Princess Diana of Wales.
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18 Jan 1986
Charity song 'That's What Friends Are For' hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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27 Sep 1979
Elton John collapsed on stage when performing at the Hollywood Universal Amphitheater.
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20 May 1979
Elton John and his entourage flew into Moscow, making him the first western pop star to tour the USSR.
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23 Oct 1975
Elton John became the 1,662nd person to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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21 Jun 1975
The most memorable concert of the decade occurred at Wembley Stadium.
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5 Oct 1973
Elton John's 7th album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' was released.
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15 Jul 1972
Elton John's 'Honky Chateau' became his first #1 album in the US, which was a significant turning point in his career.
