This Day in Music History - July 26th

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1962:

 Frank Ifield was at No. 1 on the UK singles chart with "I Remember You".

1975:

The Eagles started their 5-week run at No. 1 on the US charts with "One Of These Nights".

Van McCoy and The Soul City went to No. 1 on the US singles chart with "The Hustle".

1980:

US disco group Odyssey were at No. 1 in the UK with "Use It Up And Wear It Out".

The Rolling Stones started a seven week run at No. 1 on the US album chart with "Emotional Rescue". The single off of that album:

1986:

Peter Gabriel went to No. 1 on the US singles charts with "Sledgehammer".

1997:

Puff Daddy and Faith Evans went back to No. 1 on the UK singles chart with "I'll Be Missing You".

Source: This Day In Music