Clay And Ruben Rule The Chart - Music History - Calendar Event of The Day

 

2003 After Ruben Studdard beats Clay Aiken to win Season 2 of American Idol, their first singles debut at the top of the Hot 100. Aiken takes the top spot, becoming the first new artist to go straight to #1 on the chart. Read the full story   More Events:   1980 Paul McCartney's "Coming Up" hits #1 in the US.   1975 David Bowie releases "Fame," featuring John Lennon on backing vocals. It become Bowie's first #1 hit in the US.   1968 Aretha Franklin appears on the cover of Time magazine under the banner, "The Sound Of Soul."   See More Events