This Moment in Music History for 10-26-2024

This Moment in Music History for 10-26-2024

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Kurt Cobain's Haunting MTV Unplugged Performance 1994

# February 20th in Music History: Kurt Cobain's Iconic MTV Unplugged Performance (1994)On February 20, 1994, Nirvana recorded what would become one of the most haunting and legendary performances in music history: their MTV Unplugged session at Sony Music Studios in New York City ...  Show more

Beatles First Number One Please Please Me

# February 19, 1963: The Beatles' "Please Please Me" Hits #1 in the UKOn February 19, 1963, The Beatles achieved their first #1 hit on the UK singles charts with "Please Please Me," marking the true beginning of Beatlemania and forever changing the landscape of popular music.This ...  Show more

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