On September 19, 2015, Justin Bieber knocked The Weeknd off the top spot with his hit “What Do You Mean?” The song, which Bieber said was loosely inspired by his relationship with Selena Gomez, quickly climbed the charts. Let’s take a look at other memorable moments in Top 40 history from this date.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Some albums made a huge impact on music:
– 1993: Pearl Jam released their second album, *Vs*, which broke sales records in its first week and stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for five weeks.
– 1989: Janet Jackson dropped *Rhythm Nation 1814*, featuring seven Top 5 hits, including “Rhythm Nation.”
– 1999: The Chicks became the first country group to top the Billboard 200 with their album *Fly*, which included hits like “Cowboy Take Me Away.”
Cultural Milestones
Big moments in music and pop culture:
– 2004: Fergie met her future husband, Josh Duhamel, while filming an episode of *Las Vegas* with the Black Eyed Peas.
– 2009: The Black Eyed Peas spent their 11th week at No. 1 with “I Gotta Feeling.”
– 2020: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks with their hit “WAP.”
Notable Concerts
Some unforgettable performances on September 19:
– 1981: Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel reunited for a concert in Central Park, drawing over 500,000 fans.
– 2014: Taylor Swift showcased her transition from country to pop at a Las Vegas music festival.
– 2024: Chappell Roan performed in London during The Midwest Princess Tour.
Industry Changes
Key moments that shaped pop music:
– 1997: AutoTune was introduced, changing the sound of pop music after Cher’s hit “Believe.”
– 1991: Michael Jackson made a guest appearance on *The Simpsons*.
September 19 has seen many exciting moments in music history, from concerts to chart-topping hits!
