Music
Throwback Thursday: Mary J. Blige Landed First No.1 With ‘Family Affair’
On this day in music history…
1958
Ritchie Valens entered US chart with “Donna”, on its way to No. 2.
1973
Ringo Starr reached No. 1 with “Photograph,” a song he co-wrote with George Harrison.
1979
Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer’s “No More Tears” was a Billboard No. 1 single in the US.
1991
Freddie Mercury of Queen died of AIDS complications at the age of 45.
1991
Cyndi Lauper and David Thornton were married, with Little Richard providing the wedding music.
2001
Toby Keith’s “I Wanna Talk About Me” took over the No. 1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart.
2001
Mary J. Blige landed her first No. 1 on the Pop Songs radio airplay chart, “Family Affair.”
2005
Jason Aldean performed “Hicktown” during pre-game activities at Texas Stadium in Irving, as the Dallas Cowboys host the Denver Broncos in a Thanksgiving game. Sheryl Crow performs at halftime of Denver’s 24-21 victory.
2007
Ciara performed “Can’t Leave ’em Alone” with 50 Cent at the 2007 World Music Awards.
2013
Taylor Swift topped the winners list with four trophies at ABC’s 40th American Music Awards, held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Other country victors include Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan and Lady Antebellum.