On This Date In Music

1970 - Led Zeppelin scored their first UK No. 1 album with Led Zeppelin II. Released in November 1969, and featuring the US No. 4 single 'Whole Lotta Love', it went on to stay on the UK chart for 136 weeks. Also reaching No. 1 in the US, the RIAA in the US has now certified it as having sold over 12 million copies in the US alone.

1976 - Paul Simon started a three week run at No. 1 on the US singles chart with '50 Ways To Leave Your Lover', the singers first solo US No. 1.

1981 - Kool & The Gang started a two week run at No. 1 on the US singles chart with 'Celebration' the group's first No. 1 hit in the US.