Aug. 24 has hosted many significant events in Top 40 history. On this day in 2019, Billie Eilish's funky single "bad guy" hit No. 1 on the charts. With the...
Aug. 24 has hosted many significant events in Top 40 history. On this day in 2019, Billie Eilish's funky single "bad guy" hit No. 1 on the charts. With the ascension of Eilish's track, the song "Old Town Road" kissed the top spot goodbye after 19 weeks at No. 1. Eilish went on to win Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the GRAMMY Awards. Keep reading to learn about other moments in Top 40 history from Aug. 24.
No. 1 hits are the soundtrack of history, and these made Top 40 history on Aug. 24:
Several cultural milestones occurred on this day, including:
These recordings and performances pulled back the curtain on the artists behind the music that we've come to love:
The music industry and artists saw multiple changes and challenges on Aug. 24, including:
Aug. 24 was full of notable moments in Top 40 history. The world got "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "bad guy" on the same day, which is amazing. This day has cemented its place in Top 40 history.