Today in Music History

July 26

• 1958
  #1 Hit Ricky Nelson tops US chart

  Ricky Nelson's 'Poor Little Fool' became the first number one on Billboard's new Hot 100 chart on July 26, 1958.

• 1968
  Birthday Olivia Williams born

  Singer Olivia Williams, later known as Liv Kristine, was born on July 26, 1968, in Stavanger, Norway.

• 1975
  #1 Hit Captain & Tennille hit No. 1

  'Love Will Keep Us Together' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 26, 1975.

• 1977
  Birthday Rebecca St. James born

  Christian pop singer Rebecca St. James was born on July 26, 1977, in Sydney, Australia.

• 1980
  #1 Hit The Rolling Stones reach No. 1

  'Emotional Rescue' began a two-week run at number one in the US on July 26, 1980.

• 1986
  #1 Hit Peter Cetera starts at No. 1

  'Glory of Love' by Peter Cetera reached number one in the US on July 26, 1986, beginning a two-week stay.

• 1992
  In Memoriam Mary Wells dies

  Motown star Mary Wells, best known for 'My Guy,' died of cancer on July 26, 1992, aged 49.

• 1997
  #1 Hit Jewel tops US singles chart

  Jewel's 'You Were Meant for Me/Foolish Games' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 26, 1997.

• 2003
  #1 Hit Beyoncé reaches No. 1

  Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z began a nine-week US number one run with 'Crazy in Love' on July 26, 2003.

• 2005
  Milestone Gram Parsons pardoned posthumously

  On July 26, 2005, a California court cleared Gram Parsons' road manager in the 1973 body theft case after his death.