Oct. 27, 2014, was the moment that Taylor Swift became a fully actualized pop girly. With the release of 1989, her seminal pop album, Swift cemented herself as a pop musician. The album's title is Swift's birth year, and it symbolized a rebirth of her artistic identity. Several singles from 1989 reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, including "Shake It Off," "Blank Space," and "Bad Blood." Keep reading for more Top 40 history from Oct. 27.
These successful albums and hit songs launched artists to fame around the world -- and their music has endured:
Culture often responds in a visceral way to music and musicians. These milestones are proof of that:
Oct. 27 had an impact on the music industry. We say album releases, the first radio interview, and much more. For those who missed the U2 concert in 1988, a new trend of releasing concert films was started. Today, thankfully, if you can't see a concert in person, you can usually just watch the concert film.