Why August 3rd Matters In Rock History

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 06:  Def Leppard's Joe Elliott and Phil Collen  perform at YouTube Presents Def Leppard At The House Of Blues at House of Blues Sunset Strip on June 6, 2012 in West Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 06: Def Leppard's Joe Elliott and Phil Collen perform at YouTube Presents Def Leppard At The House Of Blues at House of Blues Sunset Strip on June 6, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

It’s August 3rd and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:

- In 1987, Def Leppard released its fourth studio album, Hysteria.

- In 1968, “Hello, I Love You” became The Doors’ second and final No. 1 single.

- In 1971, Paul McCartney announced that he was forming Wings.

- In 1974, Bad Company went to No. 1 on the album chart with their self-titled debut.

- In 1985, Tears for Fears started a three-week run on top of the singles chart with “Shout.”

- In 1991, Metallica held a playback party at New York’s Madison Square Garden to launch their self-titled album. Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic both attended.

- And in 2008, Kid Rock had the No. 1 song in the UK with “All Summer Long.”

And that’s what happened today in rock history.

Original article by Dave Basner at iHeartRadio