(Saturday, April 1, 2006) — “Temperature” by Sean Paul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, March 18, 2006) — “So Sick” by Ne-Yo peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 18/25, 2006).

(Saturday, March 11, 2006) — “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, February 4, 2006) — “Check on It” by Beyoncé featuring Slim Thug peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Feb. 4/11/18/25, Mar. 4, 2006).

(Saturday, January 21, 2006) — “Grillz” by Nelly featuring Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 21/28, 2006).

(Saturday, January 14, 2006) — “Laffy Taffy” by D4L was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2005) — “Don’t Forget About Us” by Mariah Carey was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 31, 2005 and Jan. 7, 2006). Continue reading ‘Don’t Forget About Us’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (Dec 31 2005) →

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(Wednesday, December 21, 2005, the newly hitched couple left the Guildhall at 11:44 a.m. GMT) — Rock star Elton John and his longtime partner, David Furnish, held a civil union ceremony today in Windsor, England, the first day that same-sex partnerships became legal in Britain.

(Saturday, November 26, 2005) — “Run It!” by Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Nov. 26, Dec. 3/10/17/24, 2005).

(Saturday, September 17, 2005) — “Gold Digger” by Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for ten consecutive weeks (Sep. 17/24, Oct. 1/8/15/22/29, Nov. 5/12/19, 2005).