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- 3. Good Times – Chic
- 4. Ring My Bell – Anita Ward
- 5. The Main Event/Fight – Barbra Streisand
- 6. After The Love Has Gone – Earth, Wind & Fire
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Today in Music History
August 16
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1958
#1 Hit Elvis tops US chart with "Hard Headed Woman"
Elvis Presley reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart with "Hard Headed Woman," from the film King Creole.
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1962
Birthday Steve Carell born
Steve Carell was born on August 16, 1962; he later appeared in music videos and pop culture projects tied to hit songs.
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1965
Milestone The Beatles open Shea Stadium show
The Beatles played Shea Stadium in New York, a landmark concert that set a new standard for stadium rock events.
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1972
Birthday Emily Robison born
Emily Robison of The Chicks was born on August 16, 1972, later helping shape one of country music's biggest groups.
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1977
In Memoriam Elvis Presley dies at 42
Elvis Presley died at Graceland in Memphis, ending the life of one of popular music's most influential stars.
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1986
#1 Hit Chris de Burgh hits No. 1 in UK
"The Lady in Red" by Chris de Burgh reached No. 1 in the UK, becoming his best-known international hit.
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1988
Birthday Lady Gaga born
Lady Gaga was born on August 16, 1988, and later became a major global pop star with multiple chart-topping hits.
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1993
Release Cypress Hill releases Black Sunday
Cypress Hill released Black Sunday in the UK on August 16, 1993, a major hip-hop album featuring "Insane in the Brain."
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1994
Release Jeff Buckley releases Grace in US
Jeff Buckley's only studio album Grace was released in the United States, later becoming a widely admired classic.
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2005
Release Mariah Carey issues The Emancipation remix set
Mariah Carey released The Emancipation of Mimi Ultra Platinum Edition, extending her major 2005 comeback era.
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Today's spotlight year: 1998
Which song won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1998?
Sunny Came Home by Shawn Colvin won Record of the Year at the 1998 Grammy Awards.
Which TV sitcom ended in 1998 with a highly watched series finale?
Seinfeld ended in 1998. Its finale aired in May and became one of the most-watched television events of the decade.
Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1998?
Titanic won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1998 Oscars. It was the dominant film at the ceremony, winning 11 Oscars overall.
Which company introduced the iMac in 1998?
Apple introduced the iMac in 1998. The colorful all-in-one computer became one of the year's most recognizable tech products.
Which football nation won the 1998 FIFA World Cup?
France won the 1998 FIFA World Cup. They defeated Brazil 3-0 in the final and hosted the tournament that year.
