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Camila Cabello and Young Thug are at #1 on the US chart

"Havana" reached number-one on the Hot 100 for one week after spending 7 non-consecutive weeks occupying the number two spot behind both Post Malone and 21 Savage's "Rockstar" for 5 weeks and Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé's "Perfect" for an additional two weeks, becoming both Cabello and Young Thug’s first song to top the chart.

The 200th episode of 'How I Met Your Mother' airs on CBS

"How Your Mother Met Me" is the 16th episode of the ninth season of the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother and the 200th episode overall. This is the only episode of the series in which the episode title was used instead of the usual opening that featured the cast and series's title. The plot is mainly focused on Cristin Milioti's role as The Mother, and how some of her life events coincide with those of Ted's and the rest of the gang.

'Return of the King' receives eleven Oscar nominations

The 76th Academy Awards ceremony honored the best films of 2003 and took place at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won all eleven awards it was nominated for, tying the Academy Awards record for most awards won, including Best Director for Peter Jackson and Best Picture.

Babylon Zoo start a five-week run at #1 on the UK chart

"Spaceman" is a song by the English rock band Babylon Zoo, released in January 1996 as the lead single from their debut album, The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes. Featuring heavily distorted guitars and metallic, robotic sounding vocals, it entered the UK Singles Chart at number one in January 1996.

The 13th American Music Awards are held

The 13th Annual American Music Awards were held at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This ceremony was hosted by Diana Ross. Winners include Bruce Springsteen for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist and Tina Turner for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist.

The Bangles release 'Manic Monday'

"Manic Monday" is a song by the American pop rock band The Bangles, and the first single released from their second studio album, Different Light. It was written by American musician Prince, using the pseudonym "Christopher". It became The Bangles' first hit, reaching number two in the United States and the United Kingdom.

'Amadeus' wins four Golden Globes

The movie was nominated for six Golden Globe Awards and won four, including awards to Forman, Abraham, Shaffer, and Golden Globe Award for Best Picture – Drama. Jeffrey Jones was nominated for Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture Drama. Forman also received the Directors Guild of America Award for his work.

Michael Jackson is burned during filming commercial

Superstar singer Michael Jackson suffered second-degree burns on the scalp while filming a multi-million-dollar Pepsi commercial featuring fireworks, which ignited his jacket and hair.

The 36th Golden Globes

The 36th Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television for 1978, were held at Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Winners include Jon Voight for Best Actor - Drama and Warren Beatty for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy.

'Superstition' gives Stevie Wonder his second #1 single

"Superstition" is a song by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. It was released as the lead single from his fifteenth studio album, Talking Book. The song was Wonder's first number-one single since "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" and topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973.

Joey Dee & the Starliters are at #1 on the US singles chart

"Peppermint Twist" is a song written by Joey Dee and Henry Glover, recorded and released by Joey Dee and the Starliters. The song hit #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The original recording of the song was considered too long for release on a 45 rpm single, so it was split into two parts.

Elvis Presley’s 'Heartbreak Hotel' is released

"Heartbreak Hotel" is a song recorded by American singer Elvis Presley. It was released as a single in January 1956, Presley's first on his new record label RCA Victor. It was written by Tommy Durden and Mae Boren Axton. A newspaper article about the suicide of a lonely man who jumped from a hotel window inspired the lyrics.

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