On October 28, 2016, Elvis Presley made history by posthumously breaking the record for the most No. 1 albums by a solo artist. His compilation album, *The Wonder of You*, featured archival recordings of Elvis with new arrangements by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Within a week, it soared to the top of the Billboard 200, giving Elvis 13 No. 1 albums and surpassing Madonna, who was previously tied with him at 12. That’s why he’s still called The King!
Let’s take a look at some other notable moments in Top 40 history from October 28:
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
– 1977: Neil Young released *Decade*, a 35-song album that went Platinum in 1986, nearly a decade later.
– 1989: Janet Jackson began a four-week reign at the top with *Rhythm Nation 1814*, featuring hits like “Love Will Never Do (Without You)” and “Rhythm Nation.”
– 2007: Leona Lewis topped the U.K. charts with “Bleeding Love” after winning *The X Factor*. It also became the best-selling digital song of the year in the U.S.
– 2013: Lorde hit No. 1 in the U.K. with “Royals,” marking a new wave of young pop stars.
Cultural Milestones
– 1997: R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry left the band after 17 years but still joins them occasionally.
– 2001: The Beastie Boys performed live in New York for the first time in over two years at a benefit concert.
– 2023: Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, thanks to her concert film reviving her older hits.
From new artists to classic favorites, October 28 has seen some unforgettable moments in music history. And admit it—“Bleeding Love” is probably stuck in your head now!
