Category Archives: Popular Music 2000s

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)

‘A Moment Like This’ by Kelly Clarkson peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2002)

(Saturday, October 5, 2002) — “A Moment Like This” by Kelly Clarkson was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (October 5/12, 2002). Continue reading ‘A Moment Like This’ by Kelly Clarkson peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2002)

‘Dilemma’ by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 2002)

(Saturday, August 17, 2002) — “Dilemma” by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of ten non-consecutive weeks (Aug. 17/24/31, Sept. 7/14/21/28, Oct. 19/26, Nov. 2, 2002). Continue reading ‘Dilemma’ by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 2002)

‘Hot in Herre’ by Nelly peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 2002)

(Saturday, June 29, 2002) — “Hot in Herre” by Nelly peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of seven consecutive weeks (June 29, July 6/13/20/27, August 3/10, 2002). Continue reading ‘Hot in Herre’ by Nelly peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 2002)

‘Foolish’ by Ashanti peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 2002)

(Saturday, April 20, 2002) — “Foolish” by Ashanti peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of ten consecutive weeks (April 20/27, May 4/11/18/25, June 1/8/15/22, 2002). Continue reading ‘Foolish’ by Ashanti peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 2002)

‘Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule and Caddillac Tah peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 2002)

(Saturday, March 9, 2002) — “Ain’t It Funny” by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule and Caddillac Tah peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Mar. 9/16/23/30, Apr. 6/13, 2002). Continue reading ‘Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule and Caddillac Tah peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 2002)

‘Always on Time’ by Ja Rule featuring Ashanti peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 2002)

(Saturday, February 23, 2002) — “Always on Time” by Ja Rule featuring Ashanti peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (Feb. 23/Mar. 2, 2002). Continue reading ‘Always on Time’ by Ja Rule featuring Ashanti peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 2002)

‘How You Remind Me’ by Nickelback peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 2001)

(Saturday, December 22, 2001) — “How You Remind Me” by Nickelback peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four weeks (Dec. 22/29, 2001, Jan. 5/12, 2002). Continue reading ‘How You Remind Me’ by Nickelback peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 2001)

‘U Got It Bad’ by Usher peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 2001)

(Saturday, December 15, 2001) — “U Got It Bad” by Usher peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six non-consecutive weeks (Dec. 15, 2001, Jan. 19/26, Feb. 2/9/16, 2002).