June 28 is a notable date in Top 40 history. Here are the key songs, albums, and moments that shaped the music world.
Breakthrough hits and milestones
– 1975: The Eagles’ fourth album, One of These Nights, debuted at No. 25 on the Billboard 200 and spawned three Top 10 singles, marking a major step for the band.
– 1980: Paul McCartney’s live recording with Wings reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — a rare chart-topping live track.
– 2011: Gillian Welch released The Harrow & the Harvest, produced by David Rawlings. The album peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 and cracked the Top 40 in the U.K. and New Zealand.
– 2019: Chris Brown’s ninth album, Indigo, hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Featuring big-name collaborators, it delivered several Top 40 singles.
– 2024: Megan Thee Stallion dropped her third studio album, MEGAN. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and produced multiple Hot 100 hits.
Cultural milestones
– 2005: The Fugees reunited to open the BET Awards with a surprise 12-minute performance of their hits.
– 2012: The Flaming Lips set a Guinness World Record with eight live shows in different cities within 24 hours, topping Jay-Z’s previous seven-show mark.
– 2016: Scotty Moore, Elvis Presley’s original guitarist and the last surviving member of the Blue Moon Boys, died at 84.
These moments from June 28 highlight breakthroughs, reunions, records, and lasting influence — a snapshot of music history that still resonates with fans today.
