On March 29, 2007, Rihanna released “Umbrella,” the lead single from her third album, *Good Girl Gone Bad*. Featuring Jay-Z, the song topped both the U.K. Singles Chart and Billboard’s Hot 100. March 29 has seen other significant events in music history, including album releases and cultural moments. Here are a few highlights.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
In 2019, Billie Eilish launched her debut album, *WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?*, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and the U.K. Official Albums Chart. This made her the youngest solo artist to top the U.K. chart at that time. Several tracks from the album, like “Bad Guy,” “When the Party’s Over,” and “Bury a Friend,” also made it to the Top 40.
In 2024, Beyoncé released *Cowboy Carter*, her eighth studio album. It became her eighth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and her first on the Top Country Albums chart, making her the first African American woman to achieve this. Hits from the album included “,” “,” and “.”
Cultural Milestones
March 29 has also seen notable performances and birthdays. In 1947, Bobby Kimball was born in Texas. He later became the lead singer of Toto, known for hits like “Africa” and “Hold the Line.” In 1978, David Bowie kicked off his Isolar II tour in San Diego, performing hits from his albums *Low* and *Heroes*. PJ Morton, born in 1981, is known for his work with Maroon 5 and solo hits like “First Began.”
Industry Changes
In 2005, Neil Young had successful surgery for a brain aneurysm. In 2006, Tom Jones was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
