On Aug. 17, 2011, Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” reached No. 1 on the charts. The milestone made Perry the second artist in history to send five singles from the same album to No. 1, after Michael Jackson. Photo…
Aug. 12 in Music History: Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Boy Bands and More On Aug. 12, 1968, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham played together during a rehearsal in the West End of London. Just one month…
On Aug. 11, 1956, Elvis Presley released the double-sided single “Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog.” Both songs became No. 1 hits and helped cement Presley’s place in music history. Keep reading to discover more memorable events from August 11 in Top…
On Aug. 10, 1963, 13-year-old Stevie Wonder reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Fingertips Pt. 2.” The achievement made Wonder the youngest singer to top the U.S. pop charts at the time, while the live recording became…
Aug. 7 has delivered unforgettable moments in Top 40 history. From classic No. 1 hits and legendary album releases to memorable concerts and record-breaking memorabilia sales, this date has produced plenty of milestones. One of the most notable moments came…
On this day in 1965, The Beatles released Help! in the U.K., the band’s fifth studio album and one of the defining records of the British Invasion. The album featured timeless classics including “Ticket to Ride” and “Yesterday,” the latter…
August 5 has delivered some of pop music’s most unforgettable milestones. From the national television debut of American Bandstand in 1957 to landmark album releases by The Beatles, Lionel Richie, and Pat Benatar, this day has helped shape generations of…
On August 4, 2017, “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee—and boosted by the smash remix with Justin Bieber—became the most-watched YouTube video of all time, reaching nearly 3 billion views just months after its release. The global hit redefined…
August 3 has delivered unforgettable moments throughout music history. From Paul McCartney announcing his post-Beatles band to Stevie Wonder releasing one of his greatest albums, this date has featured chart-topping hits, legendary performances, and milestones that helped shape popular music.…
July 31 has produced some of pop music’s most unforgettable milestones. From Christina Aguilera earning her first No. 1 hit and The Beatles recording the early sessions of “Hey Jude” to Elvis Presley launching his legendary Las Vegas comeback, this…
On July 30, 2021, 19-year-old Billie Eilish released her critically acclaimed sophomore album, Happier Than Ever. Recorded alongside her brother and longtime collaborator FINNEAS, who played every instrument on the album, the project showcased the siblings’ unique creative partnership. The…
July 29 has produced some of the biggest moments in Top 40 and Adult Contemporary music history. From Lil Nas X rewriting the Billboard record books with “Old Town Road” to Beyoncé launching her Grammy-winning Renaissance era, this date is…
On July 28, 2007, the Plain White T’s reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Hey There Delilah,” two years after the song was originally released. Written about a real woman named Delilah DiCrescenzo, the heartfelt ballad became…
Few debut singles have changed pop music quite like the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe.” On July 27, 1996, the British girl group stormed the U.K. charts with the infectious anthem that launched a global phenomenon. Released in the United States a…
On this day in 1965, The Byrds reached No. 1 in the U.K. with their iconic cover of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man.” The song became a defining moment in popular music, helping introduce folk-rock to mainstream audiences and inspiring…
On July 23, 1964, The Beatles began an incredible 21-week run at No. 1 on the U.K. Albums Chart with A Hard Day’s Night. The soundtrack album also dominated the United States, spending 14 weeks atop the Billboard album chart,…
On July 22, 2006, Johnny Cash’s American V: A Hundred Highways reached No. 1 on the album charts. Released nearly three years after his death, the album became only the second Johnny Cash record to top the charts. His first…
On July 21, 1994, Oasis played its first-ever concert in the United States, performing for an intimate crowd of roughly 500 people. Just one month later, the British rock band released its debut album, Definitely Maybe, and by the end…
On July 20, 1999, The Rolling Stones capped off one of the most successful concert runs in music history. After nearly two years on the road, the legendary rock band announced a staggering $377 million gross from their world tour.…
On July 17, 1992, Guns N’ Roses and Metallica kicked off their massive North American stadium tour, launching what would become one of the longest and most talked-about rock tours in history. The pairing of two of the biggest bands…
On July 16, 2007, The White Stripes made music history by performing what is widely regarded as one of the shortest concerts ever. During a stop in Newfoundland on the Canadian leg of their tour, the duo walked onstage, played…
On July 15, 2002, Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney became the highest-earning music star of the year thanks to the massive success of his U.S. tour. His remarkable achievement highlighted the enduring popularity of one of rock’s greatest icons while…
The middle of July has produced memorable singles, chart-topping albums, legendary concerts, and major milestones in pop music. From Prince’s unforgettable hit “U Got the Look” to Destiny’s Child’s breakthrough album The Writing’s on the Wall, July 14 has delivered…
From breakthrough chart-toppers to one of the greatest live broadcasts in music history, July 13 has produced unforgettable moments for Top 40 and Adult Contemporary music fans. The date has seen iconic No. 1 songs, landmark album releases, legendary concerts,…
