February 5 has been a notable day in Top 40 history. In 2006, during the Super Bowl halftime show, the Rolling Stones performed songs with controversial lyrics. To keep things in check, organizers had Mick Jagger lower his microphone during those parts.
Several significant hits and milestones have also marked this date. In 1966, Petula Clark’s song hit No. 1 on the U.S. charts, making it her second Billboard No. 1, following her first hit that spent 15 weeks on the charts. Fast forward to 1983, Toto scored their only No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with a catchy tune that still gets airplay today. In 1996, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released their ninth studio album, *Murder Ballads*, which peaked at No. 8 in the UK and featured the duet with Kylie Minogue that reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2007, MIKA launched his debut album, *Life in Cartoon Motion*, which debuted at No. 1 in the UK and produced several Top 40 singles. By 2011, Adele’s second album, *21*, enjoyed an impressive 11-week run at the top of the UK charts.
Culturally, February 5 has seen its share of milestones too. In 1964, Duff McKagan was born in Seattle. He later contributed to hits with Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver. In 1967, The Beatles filmed a promotional clip for their song, which many consider one of the first music videos. In 1990, Hasbro launched New Kids on the Block dolls, complete with cassette tapes. Fast forward to 2012, the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show became the most-watched TV event ever, featuring Madonna and Nicki Minaj. In 2013, the Red Hot Chili Peppers performed in South Africa during their I’m With You World Tour, showcasing hits from their album that peaked at No. 2 in the U.S.
