This Day in Top 40 History: September 24

Breakthrough Hits and Milestones

• 1991: Nirvana released their breakthrough album, Nevermind. The album eventually sold over 10 million copies in the U.S. and included the hits "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come as You Are."
• 1991: The Red Hot Chili Peppers released Blood Sugar Sex Magik. The album sold over 10 million copies and included the hit singles "Under the Bridge" (No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100) and "Give It Away" (GRAMMY Award winner).
• 2012: Mumford & Sons released Babel, their second studio album. It became the fastest-selling album in the U.K. that year.

Cultural Milestones

• 1962: Elvis Presley received an invitation to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in the U.K. His manager declined the offer due to movie commitments — but the truth was that Elvis' manager was concerned about his immigration status.
• 1999: Britney Spears appeared on the TV show Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. She danced with Sabrina during the episode "No Place Like Home."
• 2023: Taylor Swift showed up to an NFL game in support of her new love interest, Travis Kelce. The appearance prompted a spike in viewership and jersey sales.

Notable Recordings and Performances

• 1957: Elvis Presley released "Jailhouse Rock," and the song became an instant classic. It was Presley's ninth No. 1 hit.
• 1964: The Supremes appeared on TV for the first time on The Steve Allen Show. The group performed their song "Where Did Our Love Go."
• 1990: AC/DC released The Razors Edge, their 11th studio album. The album hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
• 2003: The Dave Matthews Band played their largest concert (at that time) in New York City's Central Park. The concert was recorded and released as The Central Park Concert album.