45 Years Ago - 1981 The Soundtrack for Heavy Metal was released. An adult animated science fantasy anthology film co- produced by Ivan Reitman and Leonard Mogel who published the Heavy Metal magazine. Artists contributing to the soundtrack included Sammy Hagar, DEVO, Stevie Nicks, Blue Oyster Cult, Donald Fagan, and Journey. "Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)" is by Eagles guitarist Don Felder and peaked at #43 and #5 Mainstream Rock. Bandmates Timothy B Schmitt and Don Henley pla

Wednesday 7/29/26 Celebrate: International Tiger Day National Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day National Chicken Wing Day National Lasagna Day National Lipstick Day Rain Day - In the late nineteenth century, at JT Rogers & Co Drug store on Waynesburg's High Street, a farmer made a remark to pharmacist William Allison that it always rains on his birthday, which was July 29. In response, Allison began keeping track of the rainfall on the day each year. According to the official his

45 Years Ago - 1981 Eddie Rabbit released his seventh album Step by Step. In the heart of the crossover country time, this album spawned three singles. "Step by Step" was #1 Country, #5 Hot 100, #3 AC. "Someone Could Lose a Heart Tonight" again #1 Country, #15 Hot 100, #10 AC. "I Don't Know Where to Start" charted #2 Country, #35 Hot 100, #9 AC.

Tuesday 7/28/26 Celebrate: Buffalo Soldiers Day National Hamburger Day National Milk Chocolate Day National Soccer Day National Waterpark Day World Nature Conservation Day -- Happy National Hamburger Day Americans eat a lot of burgers, but overall demand has shown some recent decline. Total Annual Consumption: Americans eat an estimated 50 billion burgers per year, falling 3% between 2019 and 2024. During the same period, consumption of fried chicken sandwiches increased by

45 Years Ago - 1981 Electric Light Orchestra released their ninth album Time "Hold On Tight" made #10 and #2 Mainstream Rock. "Twilight" reached #38.

Monday 7/27/26 Celebrate: Bagpipe Appreciation Day Cross Atlantic Communication Day National Chicken Finger Day National Creme Brulee Day National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day National Scotch Day Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day Take Your Pants For a Walk Day Walk on Stilts Day The "father of the modern role play game," Gary Gygax, one of the creators of Dungeons & Dragons, is celebrated today, on the anniversary of his birth. Friends gather together to play Dungeons

35 Years Ago - 1991 Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch released their debut album Music for the People. "Good Vibrations" features a sample of Loleatta Holloway singing "Love Sensation," written by Dan Hartman. It peaked at #1, #10 Club, #64 R&B. "Wildside" samples Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" and peaked at #10 and #8 Rap.

40 Years Ago - 1986 Billy Joel released his tenth album The Bridge. "Modern Woman" also appeared on the Ruthless People soundtrack and peaked at #10, #7 AC, #34 Mainstream Rock "A Matter of Trust" made #10, #17 AC, #14 Mainstream Rock. "This Is the Time" peaked at #18, #1 AC, #32 Mainstream Rock. "Baby Grand" a duet with Ray Charles, made #75 and #3 AC. The album also features "Big Man on Mulberry Street," which is a killer track.

35 Years Ago - 1991 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince released their fourth album Homebase. "Summertime" peaked at #4, #1 Rap and #1 R&B. It won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group "Ring My Bell" made #20 and #22 R&B. It samples Anita Ward's 1979 #1 smash of the same name. "The Things That U Do" made #43 R&B.

Friday 7/24/26 Celebrate: Amelia Earhart Day Cousins Day National Drive-Thru Day National Tell an Old Joke Day National Tequila Day National Thermal Engineer Day Pioneer Day - (don't die of dysentery) Saturday Culinarians Day Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day International Decora Day - celebrating the iconic Japanese subculture of decora fashion. International Red Shoe Day - remembers and celebrates all those who have passed away from Lyme disease and other "invisible di

35 Years Ago - 1991 Color Me Badd released their debut album C.M.B. "I Wanna Sex You Up" was also featured on the New Jack City soundtrack and peaked at #2 and #1 R&B. "I Adore Mi Amor" reached #1 Hot 100 and R&B. "All 4 Love" charted #1 Hot 100. "Thinkin' Back" made #16 and #31 R&B. "Slow Motion" peaked at #18.

Thursday 7/23/26 Celebrate: Gorgeous Grandma Day Hot Enough For Ya Day National Refreshment Day National Shiraz Day National Vanilla Ice Cream Day Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day Sprinkle Day Yada, Yada, Yada Day inspired by Blah, Blah Blah Day and yes, the Seinfeld Episode. -- In some parts of Russia, men are running personal ads — not for romance, but for something equally intimate: barbecue companionship. For $13 - $65, you can hire a man to come over, prepare the grill, c

40 Years Ago - 1986 Cameo released their thirteenth album Word Up! Don't forget them! The most obnoxious red codpiece! "Word Up!" peaked at #6, #1 R&B and Club. "Candy" charted #21, #1 R&B,#10 Club. "Back and Forth" made #50, #3 R&B, #6 Club.

Wednesday 7/22/26 Hammock Day Lion's Share Day National BLT Sandwich Day National Mango Day National Penuche Fudge Day - Italian, made with brown sugar, milk, butter, and a dash of vanilla National Ratcatcher's Day Pi Approximation Day - Pi can be expressed as the fraction 22/7 Summer Leisure Day Spoonerism Day - William Archibald Spooner was born on today's date in 1844. he was sometimes absent-minded, but also had a strong intellect. Because of his intellect, his speech o

25 Years Ago - 2001 NSYNC released their fourth and final album Celebrity. This was the band's second album to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 1,879,495 copies in the US, which became the second-best debut week sales in the country. "Pop" peaked at #19, #5 Pop Airplay, #40 Club, and #23 Rhythmic "Gone" initially written for a duet with Justin Timberlake and Michael Jackson and peaked at #11, #27 AC, #7 Pop Airplay, #17 Rhythmic. "Gi

Tuesday 7/21/26 Invite an Alien to Live with You Day Legal Drinking Age Day National Be Someone Day National Lamington Day National Tug of War Tournament Day Take a Monkey to Lunch Day National Junk Food Day - Long before the term "junk food" caught on, medical columns in the 1940s and 50s referred to these items as "cheat foods"—specifically defining them as anything made primarily of white flour, refined white sugar, or heavy syrups. Surveys tracking how people celebrate

45 Years Ago - 1981 The Time released their self-titled debut album. Almost entirely performed by Prince, with Morris Day doing the vocals. "Get It Up" made #6 R&B and #16 Club "Cool" peaked at #90 and #7 R&B. "Girl" made #49 R&B

Monday 7/20/26 Celebrate: Global Hug Your Kids Day International Chess Day Moon Day - 1969 Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. One giant step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind. Nap Day National Fortune Cookie Day National Get Out of the Doghouse Day Space Exploration Day Ugly Truck Contest Day World Jump Day – Today's Useless Fact of the Day - Today is National Lollipop Day. The exact term "lollipop" was first recorded in the late 18th century in England, where it origi

45 Years Ago - 1981 Stevie Nicks released her debut solo album Bella Donna. The album reached #1 and reached platinum status in less than three months. "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" is a duet with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and peaked at #3 and #2 Mainstream Rock. "Leather and Lace" is a duet with Don Henley (who was romantic with Stevie in 1977 & 1978) and charted #6, #10 AC, and #26 Mainstream Rock "Edge of Seventeen" made #11 and #4 Mainstream Rock. "After the Glitt

20 Years Ago - 2006 Gym Class Heroes released their third album As Cruel as School Children. Lead singer Travie McCoy was born and raised in Geneva, NY. Interpolating Supertramp's "Breakfast in America," "Cupid's Chokehold" f/Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, peaked at #4, #18 Adult Pop Airplay, and #1 Pop Airplay. "Clothes Off" interpolating "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" by Jermaine Stewart, made #46 and #20 Pop Airplay.