1956 Elvis Presley's debut single for RCA, "Heartbreak Hotel," is released. The first of Presley's 17 Number One hits, it holds down the top spot for eight weeks. "Heartbreak Hotel" establishes Elvis Presley and rock and roll itself as national phenomena.

1968
"Daydream Believer" by the Monkees (written by Neil Diamond) peaks the UK charts at #5.

1968 The Bee Gees make their first-ever appearance in the U.S., at the Anaheim, California Convention Center (then head immediately back to England).

1973 Sweet's "Blockbuster" tops the UK charts where it will remain for five weeks.