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July
July 1
- 1996: Mariah hosts a Daydream Platinum Party at Playland Amusement Park in Rye, New York, celebrating the extraordinary commercial success of her fifth studio album, Daydream. At the time, the album had been certified 8× Platinum by the RIAA and would later go on to earn a Diamond certification in 1998. The choice of venue was a nostalgic tribute to her 1995 No. 1 hit "Fantasy," whose iconic music video was filmed at Playland.
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at Marine Messe Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan.
July 2
- 2005: Mariah delivers a memorable set at the Live 8 concert at Hyde Park in London, UK. She performs a medley of her hits, which included "Make It Happen," "We Belong Together," and "Hero" accompanied by the African Children's Choir.
- 2012: Mariah makes an appearance at the BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. She delivers an emotional, heart-felt tribute speech to honor her late friend and collaborator, Whitney Houston.
- 2016: Mariah headlines the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, LA, performing a 75-minute, career-spanning set. The performance marks her first-ever full concert in the city.
July 3
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at Osaka-Jo Hall in Hiroshima, Japan.
July 4
- 2005: Mariah Carey visits MTV UK's Total Request Live (TRL) in Leicester Square, London, UK. She makes this promotional appearance two days after performing at the historic Live 8 benefit concert in Hyde Park.
July 5
- 2018: Mariah kicks off the first leg of The Butterfly Returns residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 6
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
July 7
- 2009: Mariah attends the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA, twelve days after his death. Mariah, joined by Trey Lorenz, performed the Jackson 5 classic “I'll Be There.” Visibly emotional throughout the performance, Mariah struggled to hold back tears while honoring Michael's legacy. The heartfelt rendition became one of the most memorable musical tributes of the memorial service, which was broadcast live to millions of viewers around the world.
- 2018: The Butterfly Returns at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 8
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
- 2008: Mariah's 11th studio album, E=MC² is certified Platinum by the RIAA, recognizing over 1 million units sold.
- 2015: #1 To Infinity residency opens the second leg with the first of nine shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2017: Mariah opens the sixth and final leg of the #1 To Infinity residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2018: The Butterfly Returns at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 9
- 2003: Mariah hosts a special industry showcase in Tokyo, Japan, to introduce her newly formed label, MonarC Music. The exclusive event is held at Aoyama Club O'ient and is attended by international media and label executives.
- 2005: Mariah performs at the Freigelände Messe in Karlsruhe, Germany.
- 2011: Mariah attends Prince Azim's birthday party in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
- 2017: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2022: Mariah attends the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Fashion Show in Sicily, Italy.
July 10
- 1999: Mariah makes a surprise appearance at Power 106 All-Star Powerhouse at the Anaheim Pond in Anaheim, CA.
- 2001: Mariah hosts an exclusive fan party and press event at the historic The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in Madrid, Spain.
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
- 2018: The Butterfly Returns at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 11
- 2005: Mariah performs at the historic Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- 2015: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2017: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2019: Mariah headlines the Festival d'été de Québec at the historic Plains of Abraham Park in Québec, Canada.
July 12
- 2001: Mariah hosts a press and promotional dinner at Home House, the historic private members' club in London, England, to promote her upcoming lead single, "Loverboy," and the Glitter soundtrack. For the event, she wore her iconic Glitter era bandana top and denim ensemble.
- 2006: Mariah serves as a featured presenter at the 2006 ESPY Awards held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA. She presents the Best Male Athlete Award to Lance Armstrong during the ceremony..
- 2015: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 13
- 2001: Mariah hosts an exclusive fan party at the Ocean Club in Hackney, London, for approximately 500 invited fans and competition winners. The private event celebrates and promotes her upcoming lead single, "Loverboy," and the highly anticipated film and soundtrack, Glitter.
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan.
- 2013: Mariah headlines the MLB All-Star Charity Concert Benefiting Sandy Relief at Central Park's Great Lawn in New York, NY. Backed by the New York Philharmonic, she famously performs her hits in custom, bedazzled arm slings following her recent shoulder injury. During the concert, Mariah performs a heartfelt rendition of "Looking In".
July 14
- 1998: Mariah joins the family of Christina Williams at a hotel in Beverly Hills, California, to film a public service announcement about the 12-year-old, who had disappeared a month earlier while walking her dog. Mariah volunteers her voice and support after learning that Christina had been one of her fans, helping raise awareness in the hope of bringing her home.
- 2001: Mariah appears on the popular British music television program CD:UK in London, United Kingdom.
- 2017: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2018: The Butterfly Returns at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 15
- 1993: Mariah performs at the historic Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady, New York, for an NBC Thanksgiving television special promoting her third studio album, Music Box. In her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, she recalls that, until that moment, she had no idea the extent of her fame or that she had fans. Reflecting on the experience of seeing the streets lined with thousands of people to see her, she wrote, "I decided that day, I'd be devoted to them forever." It was a defining moment that cemented the lifelong bond Mariah shares with her fans.
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan. The show would be her last of the first leg in Asia before heading to North America.
- 2015: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2017: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2018: The Butterfly Returns at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 16
- YEAR: MariahMariahMariah
July 17
- 2026: Mariah celebrates the 30th anniversary of her diamond-certified album, Daydream, with the release of a special 3-LP vinyl edition featuring remixes, a cappella versions, and live performances from her legendary shows at Madison Square Garden, the Tokyo Dome, and Rotterdam. For the first time ever, the album also includes the “Writing Session Rough Demos” for “Melt Away” and “I Am Free,” recorded at The Hit Factory in NYC. On the same day, Daydream receives two new RIAA certifications: “Fantasy” is certified 8× Platinum for 8 million units, while “Always Be My Baby” is certified 7× Platinum for 7 million units.
July 18
- 2015: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2017: Mariah closes out the #1 To Infinity residency with the final show of the sixth leg at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 19
- 1995: Mariah officially inaugurates The Fresh Air Fund's Camp Mariah in Fishkill, New York. She donates $1 million to establish the camp and lent her name to the facility, which provides middle-school students from underserved New York City communities with free summer enrichment programs and year-round career awareness opportunities. Camp Mariah remains one of Mariah's most enduring philanthropic legacies, empowering thousands of young people through education, leadership, and career exploration.
- 2015: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 20
- 2001: Mariah makes a promotional appearance at the FYE record store in the Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island, NY. "We're all just living in the moment of being positive, and there's like people called haters.. and we give them positivity!!"
- 2018: The Butterfly Returns at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 21
- 2017: Mariah joins Lionel Richie for All The Hits Tour. The first of twenty-two shows kicks off at Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.
July 22
- 2005: Mariah hosts an exclusive, intimate event titled "A Night with Fans" at the historic Tibidabo Amusement Park in Barcelona, Spain.
- 2006: The Adventures of Mimi Tour kicks off with the first of two shows at El Menzah Stadium in Tunis, Tunisia before heading to North America for thirty-two dates.
- 2008: Mariah makes an appearance at the Times Square studio of MTV's Total Request Live.
- 2015: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2075: All The Hits Tour with Lionel Richie at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.
July 23
- 2008: Mariah stops by BET's 106 & Park TV Show in New York City.
- 2009: Mariah visits the BET studios in New York City to appear on the popular television show 106 & Park. During the highly anticipated episode, she sits down for an interview and premieres the official music video for her hit single, "Obsessed".
- 2014: Mariah attends the Hercules Movie Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA.
- 2018: The Butterfly Returns at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 24
- 2006: The Adventures of Mimi Tour at El Menzah Stadium in Tunis, Tunisia.
- 2018: The Butterfly Returns at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2025: Mariah stops by the Jimmy Kimmel Live TV Show in Los Angeles, CA .
July 25
- 2015: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. Later that evening, Mariah hosts a lavish event at 1 OAK Nightclub inside the Mirage Hotel & Casino. The exclusive "Fantasy and Endless Love" evening serves as a wrap party for her #1 to Infinity residency.
July 26
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour takes to North America on the second leg with the first stop at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. The show was dubbed Charmbracelet Tour - An Intimate Evening. During a press release, Mariah says, “I'm used to doing arena tours and for me this is a whole new experience. This is about my music and my fans.”
- 2015: #1 To Infinity closes out the second leg at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
July 27
- 2017: All The Hits Tour with Lionel Richie at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA.
July 28
- 1997: Mariah attends a birthday celebration for Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris at Metronome in New York City. The event brings the artists together to celebrate after the monumental success of their record-breaking 1995 duet, "One Sweet Day," which became one of the most successful singles in chart history, debuting at No. 1 and remaining at the top for unprecedented 16 weeks.
- 2012: Mariah and husband Nick Cannon attend the 13th Annual Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation "Art For Life" Gala, at Russell Simmons' private estate in East Hampton, NY. They are both honored for their ongoing support of arts education for youth.
July 29
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at United Center in Chicago, IL.
- 2006: Mariah performs at PepsiSmash concert at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA. MC performed live remixes including the (ODB Remix) of Fantasy and the never heard before Dreamlover remix with Biggie's "Juicy". After the show, Mariah said the concert was just a tidbit of what's to come on the real tour, The Adventures of Mimi.
- 2015: Mariah attends the Crown Media Family Networks 2015 Summer TCA Tour held at a private residence in Beverly Hills, CA. At the event, the network announces that Mariah would direct and co-star in her first television movie, titled "A Christmas Melody".
July 30
- 1991: Mariah attends the Z100 8th Anniversary Party at the Palladium Nightclub in New York City.
- 1999: Mariah begins a three-day shoot for the iconic music video for "Heartbreaker," filmed on location in Los Angeles at the historic Los Angeles Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. Directed by Brett Ratner, the cinematic video would become one of Mariah's most memorable, featuring lavish production, elaborate choreography, and her dual role as both herself and her alter ego, Bianca.
- 2017: All The Hits Tour with Lionel Richie at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
July 31
- 2008: Mariah headlines the 2nd annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Concert at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, CA.
- 2017: All The Hits Tour with Lionel Richie at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA.