On this day: May 8, 1976

Fernando, the latest song released by the the group ABBA, reached number one on May 8, 1976, proving they were not just a one hit wonder. Fernando was actually the group's third number one song.

Originally from Sweden, ABBA gained worldwide fame when they won the Eurovision title. Success was imminent then, as their popularity spread not only across Europe, but also North and South America, the far East, and Australia, where it was once estimated that one in four residents of the country owned their Greatest Hits album.

  

Other notable events for May 8:
-Johnnie Ray's, Such a Night was banned by the BBC on May 8, 1954 even though it had already topped the UK chart. Listeners complained tat is was suggestive
-Let it Be, the last original album by the Beatles was released on May 8, 1970
-Olivia Newton-John made her New York concert debut on May 8, 1977 at the Metropolitan Opera House
-Donny Osmond got married at the age of 21 on May 8, 1978, doubtless breaking the hearts of many fans