Video: 'Live 8 - 2005' (100 videos)
(Saturday, July 2, 2005, 2:03 p.m. British Summer Time) — Live 8 took place today in ten different cities worldwide to draw attention to poverty in Africa. Continue reading Live 8 concerts held to draw attention to poverty in Africa 20 years ago today (July 2 2005)
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(Monday, June 13, 2005, 2:13 p.m. PDT) — Michael Jackson was acquitted today of all charges against him by a jury that absorbed three months of often lurid testimony about his life and relationships with young boys but rejected a teenager’s claim that Jackson plied him with liquor and sexually molested him. Continue reading Michael Jackson cleared after 14-week child molesting trial 20 years ago this hour (June 13 2005)
(Saturday, June 4, 2005) — “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for 14 non-consecutive weeks (June 4/11/18/25, July 9/16/23/30, Aug. 6/13/20/27, Sep. 3/10, 2005).
(Saturday, May 7, 2005) — “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (May 7/14/21/28, 2005).
(Saturday, March 5, 2005) — “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent featuring Olivia was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Mar. 5/12/19/26, Apr. 2/9/16/23/30, 2005).
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(Sunday, February 6, 2005, at about 8:10 p.m. EST) — Paul McCartney performed at the Super Bowl halftime show tonight in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the first act to play that gig following Janet Jackson exposing her breast at the previous year’s Super Bowl halftime show. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Super Bowl halftime show 20 years ago this hour (Feb 6 2005)
(Saturday, January 1, 2005) — “Let Me Love You” by Mario was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Jan. 1/8/15/22/29, Feb. 5/12/19/26, 2005).
(Saturday, December 11, 2004) — “Drop It Like It’s Hot” by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Dec. 11/18/25, 2004). Continue reading ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 2004)
(Saturday, October 30, 2004) — “My Boo” by Usher and Alicia Keys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Oct. 30, Nov. 6/13/20/27, Dec. 4, 2004). Continue reading ‘My Boo’ by Usher and Alicia Keys peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 2004)
(Saturday, September 11, 2004) — “Goodies” by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Sept. 11/18/25, Oct. 2/9/16/23, 2004). Continue reading ‘Goodies’ by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2004)
