Breakthrough Hits
1996 – Johnny Cash released his 82nd album, Unchained, featuring a powerhouse lineup including Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Flea, Marty Stuart, Lindsey Buckingham, and Mick Fleetwood.
2011 – Adele launched “Rumour Has It,” the fourth single from her album 21, which also peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2021 – ABBA returned with their first studio album in 40 years, topping charts worldwide and reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
2022 – Taylor Swift made history by becoming the first artist to occupy the entire Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with tracks from Midnights. The album later won GRAMMY Album of the Year.
Cultural Milestones
1956 – The Nat ‘King’ Cole Show premiered as the first nationally broadcast TV show hosted by an African American, marking a major breakthrough in entertainment and representation.
2021 – A tragic crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival in Houston resulted in the deaths of 10 fans, sparking industry-wide conversations about concert safety.
Notable Performances
1971 – Elvis Presley returned to Minnesota for the first time in 15 years. The crowd was so excited that staff had to announce, “Elvis has left the building,” to calm the fans.
2005 – The Jonas Brothers launched their first tour for their debut album, It’s About Time, on Kevin Jonas’s 18th birthday.
2018 – Taylor Swift performed in Massachusetts on her Reputation Stadium Tour, joined by opening acts Charli XCX and Camila Cabello.
From iconic album releases to unforgettable live moments, November 5 is packed with music history that shaped generations.