Kelly Clarkson Crowned First American Idol - Music History Calendar - Event of The Day

 

2002 Kelly Clarkson beats Justin Guarini to become the first winner of American Idol. Read the full story   More Events:   1976 "You Should Be Dancing" by the Bee Gees goes to #1 in America. The next year, it is used in the Saturday Night Fever scene where John Travolta clears the dance floor.   1968 "Street Fighting Man" by The Rolling Stones is banned in Chicago and some other cities as local officials fear it will incite riots.   2001 System Of A Down release Toxicity, a classic of the Armenian folk-metal genre that sells over 3 million copies.   See More Events