Today in Music History - 2012: Taylor Swift's single "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" notches its third week at #1 on the Hot 100. Swift is still considered a country artist (the song also hits #1 on the Country chart), which puts her in company with Kenny Rogers in terms of crossover appeal; the last country song to spend at least three weeks at #1 was Rogers' "Lady" back in 1980.

Tuesday 9/22/26 Celebrate: The First Day of Fall - It happens at 8:05 PM tonight. Like in March, we have equal day and night in length. The Full Moon nearest to the equinox is always called the Harvest Moon, we get it September 26th. Business Women's Day Chainmail Day Dear Diary Day Hobbit Day International Day of Radiant Peace National Centenarian's Day National Eat Local Day National Elephant Appreciation Day National Falls Prevention Awareness Day National Girls' Night In

Today in Music History - 1978: Do you remember the 21st night of September? The first line of Earth, Wind & Fire's song was group leader Maurice White's due date for his son Kahbran.

Monday 9/21/26 Celebrate: Earth, Wind &Fire Day Escapology Day International Day of Peace Miniature Golf Day National Beef Stroganoff Day National Chai Day National Farm Safety Day for Kids National Pecan Cookie Day National Sponge Candy Day Pause the World Day World Alzheimer's Day World Gratitude Day Yom Kippur -- “Weapons” director Zach Cregger has electrified the box office again, this time with his take on “Resident Evil.” His reboot of the ’90s zombie video game has col

Today in Music History - 1980: With a re-released "Modern Girl" reaching #8 in the UK, Sheena Easton becomes one of the few British female singers to place two songs in the Top 10 simultaneously ("9 To 5" is also on the charts.) In America, this didn't happen. "Morning Train (Nine to Five)" hit #1, "Modern Girl" only made #18.

Today in Music History - 1989: Janet Jackson released her groundbreaking album Rhythm Nation 1814. It contains seven Top 5 hits and a message imploring young people to come together and stand up for education and equality. I'm still obsessed with this album and it is high in my Top 5 of all time. It was in my CD player for months!!!!!!! OBSESSED!!!! Could not get enough. Remixes and Clubs. It was insane how big this album was! The title tracks message is still relevant today!

Saturday 9/19/26 Batman Day In 1939 It was the first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27. (published in March, cover dated May) Bob Kane received sole official credit for creating Batman for decades. Writer Bill Finger was actually responsible for Batman's iconic look (the cowl, cape, and dark color scheme), as well as naming Bruce Wayne and creating Gotham City. Finger finally received co-creator credit in 2015. – Celebrate: Astronomy Day Big Whopper Liar Day Boys'

Today in Music History (well TV History) - 1978: WKRP in Cincinnati, a TV series about a radio station that switches format from easy listening to rock, makes its debut on CBS. It lasts four seasons, enjoying support from real radio professionals who recognize the quirky characters (incompetent general manager Arthur Carlson, disheveled morning jock Johnny Fever) in their co-workers. Seriously, it's one of the best representations of what Radio was like!

Friday 9/18/26 Chiropractic Founder's Day First Love Day Hug a Greeting Card Writer Day International Equal Pay Day International Read an eBook Day National Cheeseburger Day National Concussion Awareness Day National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day National POW/MIA Recognition Day National Red Velvet Cake Day National Respect Day National Tradesmen Day Rice Krispies Treats Day World Bamboo Day World Water Monitoring Day – There could be a new sequel to Snakes on a Plane. Sn

Today in Music History - 1983: Vanessa Williams becomes the first Black woman crowned Miss America. She gives up the title the next year after naked photos of her appear in Penthouse. (shouldn't have stepped down!!!) She went on to be a beloved actress in Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives. Her music career peeked with her #1 smash "Save The Best For Last."

Thursday 9/17/26 Celebrate: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Free Queso Day National Apple Dumpling Day National Monte Cristo Day National Professional House Cleaners Day National Table Shuffleboard Day Time's Up Day World Patient Safety Day – A viral beauty movement is sweeping social media, where young men are asking barbers and estheticians to shave or trim their eyelashes. Dubbed by some as part of a "looksmaxxing" trend, participants claim shorter stubs create a rugg

Today in Music History - Phil Collins. 1984:The TV series Miami Vice makes its debut with a two-hour episode that includes a scene featuring the Phil Collins hit "In The Air Tonight." 1988: Phil Collins lands his first leading role in a film, playing real-life criminal Buster Edwards in the box-office bomb Buster. Musically, the movie isn't a bust, with two #1 hits on the soundtrack: "A Groovy Kind Of Love" and "Two Hearts."

Wednesday 9/16/26 Celebrate: Collect Rocks Day International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer Mayflower Day Mexican Independence Day National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day National Guacamole Day National School Backpack Awareness Day National Tattoo Story Day Stepfamily Day Teenager Workout Day Working Parents Day World Play-Doh Day Wrinkled Raincoat Day – The Emmy Awards were held Monday Night. People.com has the complete list of winners. The big winner was Widow's Bay, w

Today in Music History - 1998: Brandy and Monica, who have been lighting up the chatrooms on AOL, perform their duet "The Boy Is Mine" at the MTV Video Music Awards amid rumors that the young divas have serious beef. Clearing things up, their managers issue a statement saying: "The fact is that Brandy and Monica did interviews together, had their picture taken together, had adjoining dressing rooms, sat together at the show, and held hands and prayed together prior to going o

Tuesday 9/15/26 Celebrate: Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Day Get Ready Day Greenpeace Day International Day of Democracy International Dot Day Make a Hat Day National Caregivers Day National Cheese Toast Day National Creme de Menthe Day National Double Cheeseburger Day National Felt Hat Day National IT Professionals Day National Linguine Day National Online Learning Day National Thank You Day National Voter Registration Day Someday Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day World Afro Da

Today in Music History - 1985 The TV series The Golden Girls debuts on NBC. Its theme song is "Thank You for Being a Friend," written by Andrew Gold but sung by a jingle singer named Cynthia Fee. Gold's version was released in 1978 and reached #25 in the US. Fun fact - Fans of The Golden Girls remember the endless late-night kitchen chats over slices of cheesecake, but actress Rue McClanahan (Blanche) actually revealed in interviews that the cast didn't even like eating it—th

Monday 9/14/26 Celebrate: Eat a Hoagie Day Gobstopper Day I'm On Top of It Day National Black and White Cookie Day National Boss/Employee Exchange Day National Coloring Day National Cream Filled Donut Day National Live Creative Day National Parents Day Off National Sober Day Support Latino Business Day – The weekend Box Office. 1. Practical Magic 2 $30.0M Variety says it fizzled. 2. Spider-Man: Brand New Day $8.4M 3. The Odyssey $7.4M 4. Runner $6.4M 5. Coyote vs. Acme $6.

Today in Music History - 1980: The TV series Solid Gold premieres. Like its genre-mates American Bandstand and Soul Train, the show consists of Top-40 music (mostly recorded) in a studio with a dance stage and floor. A feature of the show is a specialty crew of "Solid Gold dancers" who bump and grind to the tunes. Dionne Warwick is the host for the first season, but the show rotates through numerous hosts during its course. The show runs almost eight seasons before discontinu

Today in Music History - 2010: Lady Gaga wears a dress made of raw meat to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, where she wins Video Of The Year for "Bad Romance."

Today in Music History - 1982: Frank Zappa's "Valley Girl" reaches its chart peak of #32 on the Hot 100. It's the only Top 40 hit for the eccentric singer, who releases over 60 albums in his lifetime. His daughter, Moon Unit Zappa, plays the Valley Girl in the song.