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In honor of #WatermelonSugar reaching #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, let’s remember when it all started. 
OCTOBER 21, 2019
• Tweets dropped about Harry’s pre-recorded performance on Jools Holland...and everyone went NUTS.
• Tweets dropped about Harry’s pre-recorded performance on Jools Holland...and everyone went NUTS.
OCTOBER 22, 2019.
• Harry confirms the song title in a now beloved tweet.
• Harry confirms the song title in a now beloved tweet.
OCTOBER 31, 2019.
• Harry talks to BBC Radio 1 about his tweet and what “Watermelon Sugar” could possibly mean.
• Harry talks to BBC Radio 1 about his tweet and what “Watermelon Sugar” could possibly mean.
NOVEMBER 16, 2019.
• Rumors were floating as to what song Harry would be performing on SNL, along with “Lights Up.”
• Rumors were floating as to what song Harry would be performing on SNL, along with “Lights Up.”
NOVEMBER 16, 2019. (2)
• SNL begins as scheduled...and Harry being Harry, releases “Watermelon Sugar” at the exact start of the episode where he’d host and perform LIVE.
• SNL begins as scheduled...and Harry being Harry, releases “Watermelon Sugar” at the exact start of the episode where he’d host and perform LIVE.
NOVEMBER 16, 2019. (3)
• Harry’s second performance comes around near the end of the show...and he sings “Watermelon Sugar” in an all red and black suit.
• Harry’s second performance comes around near the end of the show...and he sings “Watermelon Sugar” in an all red and black suit.
NOVEMBER 21, 2019.
• The Jools Holland performance is premiered and posted on YouTube for fans outside the UK.
• The Jools Holland performance is premiered and posted on YouTube for fans outside the UK.
NOVEMBER 25, 2019.
• “Watermelon Sugar” debuts on the Hot 100 at no. 60!
• “Watermelon Sugar” debuts on the Hot 100 at no. 60!
DECEMBER 7, 2019.
• Harry performs ‘WMS’ alongside “Lights Up,” new single “Adore You,” and other hits at the Capital Jingle Bell Ball.
• Harry performs ‘WMS’ alongside “Lights Up,” new single “Adore You,” and other hits at the Capital Jingle Bell Ball.
JANUARY 23, 2020.
• It is announced that “Watermelon Sugar” has gone GOLD in the US.
• It is announced that “Watermelon Sugar” has gone GOLD in the US.
JANUARY 29-31, 2020
• Harry was spotted in Malibu with a crew, filming a music video...that would quickly become known for “Watermelon Sugar.”
• Harry was spotted in Malibu with a crew, filming a music video...that would quickly become known for “Watermelon Sugar.”
MARCH 16, 2020.
• The NPR Tiny Desk Concert is released and Harry tells us a little more about what inspired him to write “Watermelon Sugar” while performing directly after.
• The NPR Tiny Desk Concert is released and Harry tells us a little more about what inspired him to write “Watermelon Sugar” while performing directly after.
APRIL 29, 2020.
• It is made known that Harry & the Columbia team had sent “Watermelon Sugar” to US Pop radio, as the official 3rd single from “Fine Line.”
• It is made known that Harry & the Columbia team had sent “Watermelon Sugar” to US Pop radio, as the official 3rd single from “Fine Line.”
MAY 12, 2020.
• “Watermelon Sugar” is announced to have gone PLATINUM in the US.
• “Watermelon Sugar” is announced to have gone PLATINUM in the US.
MAY 13, 2020.
• The official music video teasers begin with a lonely table on a Malibu beach.
• The official music video teasers begin with a lonely table on a Malibu beach.
MAY 17, 2020.
• The official video is uploaded to YouTube, set to premiere the following morning at 9 AM PT. And, a new website appears where bites are taken out of a watermelon, symbolizing an hourly countdown til the premiere.
• The official video is uploaded to YouTube, set to premiere the following morning at 9 AM PT. And, a new website appears where bites are taken out of a watermelon, symbolizing an hourly countdown til the premiere.
MAY 18, 2020.
• The official “Watermelon Sugar” music video premieres and fans go insane over the intense affairs that occur throughout the video.
• The official “Watermelon Sugar” music video premieres and fans go insane over the intense affairs that occur throughout the video.
JULY 11, 2020.
• The Song of the Summer cracks top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, coming in at number 8!
• The Song of the Summer cracks top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, coming in at number 8!
AUGUST 2020.
• New merchandise is added as fans push “Watermelon Sugar” to become Harry Styles’ first number one hit. Then, the song reaches #1 on US Pop Radio, joining “Adore You” as Harry’s top 5 songs on radio.
• New merchandise is added as fans push “Watermelon Sugar” to become Harry Styles’ first number one hit. Then, the song reaches #1 on US Pop Radio, joining “Adore You” as Harry’s top 5 songs on radio.
AUGUST 15, 2020.
• After weeks of streaming parties and chart qualification studying, “Watermelon Sugar” becomes Harry Styles’ very first no. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 charts!
• After weeks of streaming parties and chart qualification studying, “Watermelon Sugar” becomes Harry Styles’ very first no. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 charts!
