June 23 1997: The last issue of the Japanese Reggae Magazine (No.59) is published. It features articles on Sly & Robbie. 2003: Singer Vic Taylor, Byron Lee and the Dragonaires lead singer, dies of cardiac arrest at Mercy Medical Centre in Rockville Centre, NY, at age 56. 2012: Club Jamaica, a reggae club of long standing at Nishiazabu, Tokyo since 1987, held their last dance.  June 24 1937: U.S. Marijuana Transfer Tax Law passed. 1950: Derrick "Duckie" Simpson [Black Uhuru] is born. 1957: (some say 1959): Astro [UB40; toaster] (Terence Wilson) is born in Birmingham, England. 1991: Glen Augustus Holness aka Nitty Gritty passes away at the age of 34. (b. 1957) He was shot dead outside Super Power record shop in Brooklyn, New York, USA. 1991: UB40's album "Labour Of Love II" [Virgin] is certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). 1993: Bob Marley & The Wailers' compilation album "Legend" [Island] is certified Multi (4.0) Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).  June 25 1919: Black Star Line is launched by Marcus Garvey and UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association). 1963: Super Cat (William Maragh) is born in Kingston 11, Jamaica. 1975: Mozambique gains independence from Portugal. (National Day) 1978: Florida legalizes medical marijuana.