On August 10, 1963, a 13-year-old Stevie Wonder topped the charts with “Fingertips Pt. 2.” This made him the youngest artist to reach No. 1, and it was the first live recording to achieve this milestone. Let’s look at more music history events that happened on this date.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
– 1959: Elvis Presley’s “A Big Hunk O’ Love” hit No. 1 while he was serving in the U.S. Army.
– 1974: John Denver’s eighth album, *Back Home Again*, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, featuring hits like “Annie’s Song.”
– 2013: Katy Perry released “Roar” to U.S. radio, and it quickly climbed to No. 1, becoming her fastest chart-topper.
Cultural Milestones
– 1979: Michael Jackson released *Off the Wall*, which was named the No. 1 Black Album of the Year by Billboard in 1980.
– 1984: The Red Hot Chili Peppers debuted with their self-titled album, paving the way for future hits like *Californication*.
– 1985: Madonna’s *Like a Virgin* became the first album by a female artist to sell 5 million copies.
Notable Recordings and Performances
– 1970: Elvis Presley kicked off his Summer Festival in Las Vegas.
– 1976: Elton John began a record-breaking 10-night run at Madison Square Garden.
– 2005: The Rolling Stones surprised fans with a $10 gig in Toronto.
Industry Changes and Challenges
– 1972: Paul McCartney and Linda were arrested for marijuana possession.
– 2018: Doja Cat’s quirky single “MOOO!” went viral on YouTube.
August 10 has seen many significant moments in music, including Katy Perry’s success with “Roar” and her earlier hit “I Kissed A Girl,” which also reached No. 1.
