(Saturday, January 8, 2011) — “Grenade” by Bruno Mars peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four non-consecutive weeks (Jan. 8/22, Feb. 5/12 2011).
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Video: 'Obama Signs 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal'

(Wednesday, December 22, 2010; Obama began speaking at 9:10 a.m., signed the legislation just before the ceremony concluded at 9:35 a.m. EST) — The military’s longstanding ban on service by gays and lesbians came to a historic and symbolic end on today as President Obama signed legislation repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell,” the contentious 17-year old Clinton-era law that sought to allow gays to serve under the terms of an uneasy compromise that required them to keep their sexuality a secret.
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(Saturday, December 18, 2010) — “Firework” by Katy Perry peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four non-consecutive weeks (Dec. 18/25, 2010, Jan. 1/15, 2011).
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(Saturday, December 11, 2010) — “Raise Your Glass” by Pink peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Raise Your Glass’ by Pink peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 2010) →

(Saturday, December 4, 2010) — “Only Girl (In the World)” by Rihanna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Only Girl (In the World)’ by Rihanna peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 2010) →

(Saturday, November 20, 2010) — “What’s My Name?” by Rihanna featuring Drake peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What’s My Name?’ by Rihanna featuring Drake peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 2010) →

(Saturday, October 30, 2010) — “Like a G6e” by Far East Movement featuring The Cataracs and Dev peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 30, Nov. 6/27, 2010). Continue reading ‘Like a G6’ by Far East Movement featuring The Cataracs and Dev peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 2010) →

(Saturday, October 2, 2010) — “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 2/9/16/23, 2010). Continue reading ‘Just the Way You Are’ by Bruno Mars peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 2010) →

(Saturday, September 18, 2010) — “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 18/25, 2010). Continue reading ‘Teenage Dream’ by Katy Perry peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 2010) →