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Top 10 this week
- 1 I Don't Want To Miss A Thing — Aerosmith
- 2 The Boy Is Mine — Brandy & Monica
- 3 Crush — Jennifer Paige
- 4 My Way — Usher
- 5 Iris — Goo Goo Dolls
- 6 One Week — Barenaked Ladies
- 7 The First Night — Monica
- 8 How Deep Is Your Love — Dru Hill Featuring Redman
- 9 Never Ever — All Saints
- 10 To The Moon And Back — Savage Garden
Today in music history
September 13
1965
Release
Capitol issued the US version of Help!, featuring songs from the film and score tracks by Ken Thorne.
1969
#1 hit
The cartoon group's 'Sugar, Sugar' began a four-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1996
In memoriam
Rapper 2Pac died at age 25, six days after being shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas.
1999
Milestone
VH1 published Behind the Music: The Unauthorized Guide to Rock 'n' Roll, extending its hit documentary brand.
2003
#1 hit
Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Crazy in Love' during its eight-week reign.
Classic Gold trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1995
Which Alanis Morissette album became a major breakthrough in 1995?
Alanis Morissette broke through worldwide in 1995 with the album "Jagged Little Pill." It became one of the defining albums of the year.
Which animated TV series created by Matt Groening premiered in 1995?
"Futurama" did not premiere in 1995; Matt Groening's major 1995 television event was not a new series debut. A widely known 1995 TV debut was "Xena: Warrior Princess," which premiered that year.
Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1995?
"Braveheart" won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1995 Oscars ceremony honoring films of 1995. It was directed by and starred Mel Gibson.
What handheld virtual pet became a huge pop-culture craze in 1995?
Tamagotchi was not released in 1995; that craze began later. A major 1995 toy phenomenon was the Beanie Babies boom, as the plush collectibles surged in popularity that year.
Which major sports event was hosted by South Africa in 1995 and became a global cultural moment?
South Africa hosted and won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. The tournament became a powerful symbol of national unity in the post-apartheid era.
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