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On This Day in 1999… Did You Know? The RIAA unveiled its Diamond Award, certifying US album sales in excess of 10-million copies. Initial recipients include The Beatles, Eagles, ZZ…

NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 16: Timothy B. Schmit, Glen Frey and Don Henley of the Eagles perform during “History Of The Eagles Live In Concert” at the Bridgestone Arena on October 16, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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On This Day in 1999...
Did You Know?

The RIAA unveiled its Diamond Award, certifying US album sales in excess of 10-million copies. Initial recipients include The Beatles, Eagles, ZZ Top, Boston, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Guns n' Roses, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Elton John, Eric Clapton and Pink Floyd.