As June wraps up, it’s hard to believe how many memorable moments in music history have happened on June 24. From hit songs to notable events, this day has seen it all.
In 1967, Procol Harum launched their iconic song, which would go on to become one of the best-selling singles ever, peaking at No. 3 in the U.S. and hitting No. 1 in the U.K. Fast forward to 2003, the Black Eyed Peas released their third album, Elephunk, featuring hits that climbed the charts in both the U.S. and U.K. Then in 2007, The White Stripes reached No. 1 in the U.K. with their final studio album, Icky Thump.
Beyoncé made waves in 2011 with her fourth album, 4, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and sold over 300,000 copies in its first week. It also produced several successful singles. In 2015, Carly Rae Jepsen released E•MO•TION, which included popular tracks and peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard 200.
June 24 has also seen cultural milestones. Colin Bluntstone, lead singer of The Zombies, was born in 1945. His band had several Top 10 hits, and he later found success as a solo artist. In 1965, John Lennon published his second book, A Spaniard in the Works. Solange Knowles, born in 1986, has made a name for herself in music, winning a GRAMMY and scoring multiple Top 10 albums.
In 2000, KISS memorabilia sold for nearly $900,000 at an auction, with one bidder paying $189,500 for original costumes. June 24 is truly a day to remember in music history!
