From Billie Eilish’s “bad guy” reaching No. 1 to the recording of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Aug. 24 is packed with memorable moments in music history. Aug. 24 has hosted many significant events in Top 40 history. On this day in…
Aug. 21 has been an important date in music history, with major album milestones, memorable concerts, cultural moments and industry developments. From Harry Styles’ historic Madison Square Garden residency to career milestones for Kenny Rogers and Kacey Musgraves, the date…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
