April 6 has delivered some unforgettable moments in Top 40 music history. From breakout victories to chart-topping albums and record-breaking videos, this date highlights major milestones from legendary artists and modern superstars alike.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Several iconic chart achievements happened on this day:
- 1957: Perry Como scored his final No. 1 hit on the Billboard pop singles chart with “Round and Round,” holding the top spot for two weeks.
- 1968: The soundtrack to The Graduate, featuring music by Simon & Garfunkel, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for nine non-consecutive weeks.
- 2019: NAV earned his first No. 1 album as Bad Habits topped the Billboard 200, featuring collaborations with The Weeknd and Meek Mill.
Cultural Milestones
April 6 also marks major cultural turning points in pop music:
- 1974: ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest with “Waterloo” in Brighton, England. The victory launched their global career, leading to over 400 million records sold and a No. 1 U.S. hit with “Dancing Queen.”
- 2022: Ed Sheeran won a high-profile copyright case involving “Shape of You,” confirming he did not copy Sami Chokri’s “Oh Why.”
Notable Recordings and Performances
This day also saw the creation of some of pop music’s most influential work:
- 1965: The Beach Boys recorded “California Girls” in Los Angeles. The song later peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- 1966: The Beatles began recording Revolver at EMI Studios in London, marking a major shift toward a more experimental sound while still topping charts.
- 2015: The music video for “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth premiered on YouTube, becoming one of the most-viewed videos in history with nearly 7 billion views.
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- 2018: Cardi B released her debut album Invasion of Privacy, which hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and became the longest-charting album by a female rapper.
April 6 stands out as a day packed with defining moments in Top 40 music—from timeless classics to modern streaming-era milestones. Be sure to check back tomorrow for more daily highlights in music history.