Not every artist, song, or album makes it into Top 40 history, but those that do earn a special place. June 16 has seen many memorable Top 40 moments over the years. For music lovers, here are some hit songs, cultural events, and milestones that shaped Top 40 history on this date.
In 1972, David Bowie released his fifth studio album, *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars*, which peaked at No. 5 in the U.K. The album’s storytelling captivated fans and critics alike. Five years later, in 1977, Kenny Rogers scored his first solo No. 1 hit in the U.K. with “.” This song also topped the U.S. Billboard Country Singles chart. In 1990, Roxette’s “,” from the movie *Pretty Woman*, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 1997, Spiritualized released *Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space*, blending blues, gospel, and orchestral sounds. The album hit No. 4 in the U.K. and produced two Top 40 hits. In 2002, Elvis Presley made a comeback on the U.K. Singles Chart with a remix of his 1968 hit “,” debuting at No. 1 and becoming the artist with the most U.K. No. 1 hits. Fast forward to 2017, Fleet Foxes released *Crack-Up*, which reached the Top 10 on both the U.S. Billboard 200 and the U.K. Albums Chart.
Culturally, June 16 also marks the birth of Lamont Dozier in 1941, a key figure in Motown’s songwriting trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. In 1993, gnash was born in Los Angeles, known for his emotional songwriting. Lastly, in 2007, Rod Stewart married Penny Lancaster in Italy after dating for over six years.
