February 17 has seen its fair share of music milestones and hits. A military member earned a gold record, bands and stars graced television, and musician Herb Alpert opened his multimedia art show in Palm Desert.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
This date is linked to many songs we still love today:
– 1965: The Kinks released “,” a catchy tune that still plays on the radio.
– 1966: Nancy Sinatra’s “,” reached number one in the U.K., showcasing a bold take on feminism for its time.
– 1978: Kate Bush debuted with her album *The Kick Inside*, which peaked at No. 3 in the U.K. and featured the hit “.” Another track from the album made it into the Top 10.
– 1984: The Thompson Twins released *Into the Gap*, hitting No. 1 in the U.K. and No. 10 in the U.S. The album produced several hits, including “,” which reached the Top Five in the U.S.
– 1998: Destiny’s Child launched their self-titled debut album, with “,” topping the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Cultural Milestones
February 17 has also marked significant cultural events:
– 1966: Sgt. Barry Sadler’s “Ballad of the Green Berets” earned a gold record, honoring the Special Forces in Vietnam.
– 1972: Billie Joe Armstrong, frontman of Green Day, was born in Oakland, California. The band has produced hits like “,” and “.”
– 1976: The Eagles released *Their Greatest Hits*, featuring classics like “,” “,” and “.”
– 1979: The Clash kicked off their first U.S. tour at Palladium in New York City, gaining major media attention.
– 1991: Ed Sheeran was born in West Yorkshire, England. He began his music journey at 13 and moved to London at 17 to pursue his career.
