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    • Oct 19, 1999
    "Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1957" is certified gold by the RIAA. The album features The Everly Brothers' "Wake Up Little Susie," Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" and Jerry Lee Lewis' "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On," plus Chuck Berry, Paul Anka, Buddy Holly and The Jordanaires
    Jun 5, 2005
    "My Way" songwriter Paul Anka, Grammy producer Pierre Cossette and record producer Daniel Lanois are inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto
    Sep 8, 2006
    "Hollywoodland," starring Adrien Brody and Ben Affleck, debuts in theaters. The movie's music includes Conway Twitty's "It's Only Make Believe," plus material from Bo Diddley, Paul Anka, Little Richard and The Platters
    Jan 5, 2007
    Paul Anka performs a lyrically altered version of "My Way," a former country hit for Elvis Presley, during the inauguration of California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Sacramento Convention Center. Also appearing: Donna Summer
    Jun 12, 2007
    Canada's postal service issues four new stamps honoring native musicians Anne Murray, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell and Paul Anka
    Mar 1, 2008
    Paul Anka is inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario, along with his composition "My Way," a country hit for Elvis Presley
    Nov 28, 2008
    Paul Anka's wife, Anna, is arrested at the "My Way" songwriter's home in Thousand Oaks, California, after she threw ice at him during an argument and cut his head. She is initially charged with domestic assault, though the case is later dropped
    Dec 3, 2009
    "My Way" songwriter Paul Anka files for divorce from his wife, Anna, in Los Angeles, just hours after police were summoned to the couple's residence in Thousand Oaks over a domestic dispute
    Apr 9, 2013
    St. Martins Press publishes Paul Anka's "My Way: An Autobiography," co-written by David Dalton. Anka wrote songs that became country hits for Donna Fargo, Sunday Sharpe and Elvis Presley
    Jul 18, 2014
    "My Way" songwriter Paul Anka cancels two concerts in Tel Aviv over security concerns after Israel and the Gaza Strip engage in ground combat
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