Category Archives: Popular Music 2000s

‘This Is the Night’ by Clay Aiken peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 2003)

(Saturday, June 28, 2003) — “This Is the Night” by Clay Aiken peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (June 28, July 5, 2003). Continue reading ‘This Is the Night’ by Clay Aiken peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 2003)

’21 Questions’ by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 2003)

(Saturday, May 31, 2003)“21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four weeks (May 31, June 7/14/21, 2003). Continue reading ’21 Questions’ by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 2003)

‘All I Have’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring LL Cool J peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 2003)

(Saturday, February 8, 2003) — “All I Have” by Jennifer Lopez featuring LL Cool J peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (Feb. 8/15/22, Mar. 1, 2003). Continue reading ‘All I Have’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring LL Cool J peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 2003)

Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)


Video: 'Michael Jackson talked about sharing his bed with kids, called it a 'beautiful thing'

(Monday, February 3, 2003, 9:00-10:50 p.m. GMT)  — American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist Michael Jackson, dubbed the “King of Pop” said tonight that he saw nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people during the premiere of the documentary Living With Michael Jackson on Britain’s ITV. Continue reading Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)

Famed music producer Phil Spector murders actress Lana Clarkson in his Alhambra, California, mansion 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)


Video: 'PrimeTime Live - Lana Clarkson/Phil Spector (January 27, 2005)'

(Monday, February 3, 2003, about 5:00 a.m. PST; during the murder of Lana Clarkson — American actress Lana Clarkson, 40, was found dead this morning in record producer Phil Spector’s mansion, the Pyrenees Castle, located in Alhambra, California. Continue reading Famed music producer Phil Spector murders actress Lana Clarkson in his Alhambra, California, mansion 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr perform at ‘Concert for George’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2002)


Video: 'CONCERT FOR GEORGE 2002 London (Section 1/3) - The Indian Sitar Part'

(Friday, November 29, 2002, 7:30 p.m. GMT) — The Concert for George a memorial to former Beatle George Harrison on the first anniversary of his death, was held tonight at the Royal Albert Hall in London, featuring performances by the surviving members of the Beatles (Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr). Continue reading Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr perform at ‘Concert for George’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2002)

‘Lose Yourself’ by Eminem peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 2002)

(Saturday, November 9, 2002) — “Lose Yourself” by Eminem peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of 12 weeks (Nov. 9/16/23/30, Dec. 7/14/21/28, 2002, Jan. 4/11/18/25, 2003). Continue reading ‘Lose Yourself’ by Eminem peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 2002)