On December 26, 1979, Chris Daughtry was born to Sandra and James Daughtry in North Carolina. He gained fame as a contestant on American Idol in 2006, finishing in fourth place. After the show, he formed the band Daughtry, which became one of the most successful bands of the 21st century. They have released two consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, including their debut self-titled album. Many of their singles have hit the Top 40 on the Hot 100.
Here are some notable Top 40 hits released on December 26:
– 1963: The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was released in the U.S. ahead of schedule due to its success in the U.K. It became their first No. 1 single in the U.S., staying at the top for seven weeks.
– 1994: The Human League released a hit that reached No. 6 on the U.K. Singles Chart and No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.
– 2010: The Wanted released their debut single, which peaked at No. 19 on the U.K. Singles chart after a performance on The X Factor.
– 2014: Philip George dropped his debut single, which sampled Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour” and peaked at No. 2 in the U.K.
Cultural milestones on December 26 include:
– 1968: Led Zeppelin performed for the first time in the U.S., opening for Vanilla Fudge in Denver. Their song “Good Times Bad Times” later peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100.
– 1999: Curtis Mayfield, a former member of the Impressions, passed away at age 57.
– 2016: P!nk welcomed her second child, Jameson Moon Hart, sharing the news with fans on Instagram.
December 26 is a significant date in music history, filled with memorable releases and events.
