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Today in History: Supremes' A' Go-Go makes history atop Billboard

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC · How we work

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On October 22, 1966, the Supremes’ ninth studio album, *The Supremes A’ Go-Go*, topped the Billboard 200, making the Detroit-born trio the first all-female group to achieve a number-one album in the United States. The milestone highlighted Motown’s crossover power and opened doors for future African-American R&B artists.

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On October 22, 1966, the Supremes’ ninth studio album, *The Supremes A’ Go-Go*, topped the Billboard 200, making the Detroit-born trio the first all-female group to achieve a number-one album in the United States. The milestone highlighted Motown’s crossover power and opened doors for future African-American R&B artists.