Why February 23rd Matters In Rock History

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 16:  Timothy B. Schmit, Glen Frey and Don Henley of the Eagles perform during "History Of The Eagles Live In Concert" at the Bridgestone Arena on October 16, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 16: Timothy B. Schmit, Glen Frey and Don Henley of the Eagles perform during "History Of The Eagles Live In Concert" at the Bridgestone Arena on October 16, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

It's February 23rd and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:

- In 1978, The Eagles received the Grammy for Record of the Year for "Hotel California." The band refused to perform during the ceremony because they didn’t think they were going to win. 

- In 2006, the surviving members of Alice in Chains announced that they were reforming the band, four years after singer Layne Staley died.

- In 2010, Stone Temple Pilots revealed that they completed their self-titled comeback album, the group's first record since 2001.

- In 1978, Whitesnake made their live debut at the Sky Bird Club in Nottingham, England.

- And in 2011, the Foo Fighters released "Rope," the first single off their new album, Wasting Light.

And that's what happened today in rock history.

Original article by Dave Basner at iHeartRadio