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June
June 1
- 1990: Mariah makes her national television debut on The Arsenio Hall Show, delivering a stunning live performance of “Vision of Love” that instantly showcased her extraordinary talent to the world. Introduced by Arsenio as a remarkable young artist who wrote and produced much of her debut album, Mariah captivates audiences and critics alike. The appearance becomes a defining cultural moment, cementing her vocal prowess in the mainstream and marking the beginning of her rise to superstardom.
- 1999: Mariah attends the Pavarotti & Friends for War Child Charity Concert in Modena, Italy. Mariah also performs and delivers a breathtaking rendition of 'Hero" alongside Luciano Pavarotti .
- 2003: Mariah attends and performs at Z100's Zootopia Concert at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Later that evening, she attends Busta Rhymes’ birthday celebration at Copacabana in New York City, following their performance of 'I Know What You Want' together earlier that day.
- 2006: Mariah attends the Fresh Air Fund's Salute to American Heroes at Tavern on the Green in New York City.
- 2008: Mariah hosts a promotional autograph session and fan greeting at the VenusFort shopping mall in Tokyo, Japan, to promote her eleventh studio album, E=MC².
- 2016: Mariah appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Hollywood, CA. Mariah famously has her interview conducted while sitting in a luxurious, bubble-filled bathtub in her gown alongside Jimmy Kimmel.
June 2
- 1998: Mariah attends a NABCO (National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations) benefit party held at City Center in New York City.
- 2012: Mariah delivers a a memorable performance at the Salle des Étoiles in the Sporting Monte-Carlo in Monaco.
- 2013: Mariah makes a surprise appearance at Hot 97 Summer Jam at the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ and performs her hit '#beautiful" alongside Miguel.
June 3
- 2003: Mariah performs at Hot 97's Summer Jam X at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Mariah, wearing her iconic Harley Davidson ensemble, and Busta Rhymes delivered a memorable performance of their hit 'I Know What You Want'.
- 2004: Mariah attends the Fresh Air Fund's Salute to American Heroes at Tavern on the Green in New York City.
June 4
- 1998: Mariah attends the annual Fresh Air Fund Salute to American Heroes at the Tavern on the Green in New York City.
- 1998: Mariah joins Russell Simmons and other activists for a Hip-Hop Summit Action Network rally in New York City to protest the Rockefeller Drug Laws.
- 2005: Mariah performs her hit "We Belong Together" at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA.
- 2006: Mariah makes an appearance alongside Jermaine Dupri and Da Brat at Hot 97 Summer Jam at the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
- 2009: Mariah attends the Fresh Air Fund's Salute to American Heroes at Tavern on the Green in New York City.
- 2019: Caution World Tour at the Aalborg Hallen in Aalborg, Denmark.
June 5
- 1990: Mariah performs “America The Beautiful” before Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Detroit Pistons and the Portland Trail Blazers at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit, MI. Following her stellar rendition, CBS Sports anchor Pat O'Brien immediately says, "The Palace now has a Queen, and the goosebumps will continue." Mariah would later write about the experience in her memoir, “None of the players, none of the fans knew who I was when I walked in but they would remember me when I walked out.”
- 1997: Mariah attends the Fresh Air Fund Salute to American Heroes at the Tavern on the Green in New York City.
- 2003: Mariah attends the Fresh Air Fund's Annual Spring Gala "Salute to American Heroes" at Tavern on the Green in New York City. As a long-time supporter of the organization, she is recognized as an honoree during the event, which supports New York City children. Later that evening, Mariah attends Vibe Magazine's 3rd Annual Quincy Jones Achievement Awards held at the Supper Club in New York City. The event honors Kedar Massenburg, then-president and CEO of Motown Universal, with celebrities like Stevie Wonder appearing alongside Mariah.
- 2015: Mariah performs a medley of her hits at the Walmart Shareholders Meeting in Fayetteville, AR.
June 6
- 1994: Mariah attends the Chanel Luncheon and Fashion Show at Lincoln Center in New York City.
- 1996: Mariah attends the Fresh Air Fund's Salute to American Heroes at the Tavern on the Green in New York City.
- 2005: Mariah attends LA Reid's Birthday Party at the Soho Grand Hotel in New York City.
June 7
- 2001: Mariah attends the annual Fresh Air Fund's Salute to American Heroes at Tavern on the Green in New York City.
- 2007: Mariah attends the Fresh Air Fund's Salute To American Heroes at Tavern on the Green in New York City. Later in the evening, Mariah makes an appearance at Kanye West's Birthday Party at Louis Vuitton Store.
- 2016: Mariah opens the fourth leg of #1 To Infinity residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
June 8
- 2004: Mariah makes an appearance alongside her nephew Shawn at L.A. Reid’s birthday party at Cipriani in New York City.
- 2009: Mariah attends the Apollo Theatre 75th Anniversary Gala in New York City.
June 9
- 1995: Mariah attends the Fresh Air Fund's Salute to American Heroes at the Tavern on the Green Restaurant in New York City.
- 2014: Mariah hosts a a press conference at The St. Regis Hotel in New York City to launch her interactive media project and a new signature beverage called "Butterfly" in partnership with the beverage company Go N'Syde.
- 2025: Mariah receives the prestigious Ultimate Icon Award in recognition of her decades of contributions to music. Presented by Busta Rhymes, the honor marks her first-ever BET Award and celebrates her legendary career. She also takes the stage to perform her new single, “Type Dangerous” along with “It’s Like That.”
June 10
- 2010: Mariah performs 'We Belong Together' and 'Hero' at the Walmart Shareholders Meeting at the Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR..
- 2016: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2019: Caution World Tour at the Palau Reial de Pedralbes in Barcelona, Spain.
- 2023: Mariah headlines the second night of the LA Pride in the Park festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park in Los Angeles, CA. She delivers a hit-packed, hour-long set that included a few of her remixes and served as a massive highlight of the weekend's LGBTQ+ celebrations.
June 11
- 2006: Mariah attends LA Reid's Birthday Party at Nobu Fifty Seven in New York City.
- 2016: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
June 12
- 1990: Mariah releases her self-titled debut album, Mariah Carey. The album receives widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers praising Mariah’s vocal ability and technique. It becomes a major commercial success, spending eleven consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200. The lead single, Vision of Love, is regarded as one of the greatest debut singles by a female artist and becomes Mariah’s first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Its follow-up singles, Love Takes Time, Someday, and I Don't Wanna Cry, also reach number one in the United States, making Mariah the first artist since The Jackson 5 to have their first four singles top the Billboard Hot 100.
- 1991: Mariah attends the Police Athletic League Dinner at the Plaza Hotel in New York, NY June 12, 1991.
- 2003: Mariah appears on the CBS The Early Show to talk about her Charmbracelet Tour and her involvement with VH1 Save The Music Foundation.
- 2009: Mariah attends Prince Azim's Birthday Party at the Stapleford Park in Leicester, United Kingdom.
June 13
- 2019: Caution World Tour at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
June 14
- 1996: Mariah kicks off the second leg of The Daydream Tour at Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany.
- 2016: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2018: Mariah attends The Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City and announces her longtime friend and collaborator, Jermaine Dupri as an inductee.
June 15
- 1995: Mariah attends Caramoor's 50th Anniversary Gala Benefit in Katonah, Westchester County, NY. The high-profile event is held at the Venetian Theater, and features performances by Mariah and Tony Bennett.
- 2000: Mariah performs at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City as part of the TODAY Show Citi Concert Series. During the performance, she sings 'Heartbreaker', 'Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)', and 'Hero'.
- 2025: Mariah performs at Capital's Summertime Ball 2025 at Wembley Stadium in London.
June 16
- 2003: Mariah attends Derek Jeter's 7th Annual Turn 2 Foundation Gala at the Regent Wall Street Hotel in New York City.
- 2022: Mariah is officially inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a gala held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, celebrating her legacy as the songwriter of 18 of her 19 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits. She is honored for her extraordinary songwriting contributions over the past three decades. Originally selected as a 2020 inductee, her induction was delayed by the pandemic.
June 17
- 1996: The Daydream Tour at Ahoy Stadium in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
- 2004: Mariah attends the one year anniversary celebration of Jay-Z's 40/40 Club in New York City.
- 2014: Mariah performs an exclusive, hour-long concert for top advertising executives at the Clearchannel and Medialink Dinner at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France.
- 2016: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
June 18
- 2001: Mariah makes an appearance at the MTV Total Request Live (TRL) studios in Times Square, New York City, to promote her upcoming project, interacting with fans and contestants to choose her "Loverboy".
- 2003: Mariah attends the UJA Federation's Music Visionary of the Year Awards at the Pierre Hotel in New York City.
- 2007: Mariah holds a highly anticipated press presentation to unveil her debut fragrance, "M by Mariah Carey," in partnership with Elizabeth Arden. The event showcases her first foray into the perfume industry, featuring her signature bottle designs and the iconic butterfly top.
- 2016: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
June 19
- 2006: Mariah makes an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in Burbank, CA to promote The Adventures of Mimi tour.
June 20
- 1996: The Daydream Tour at Paris Bercy in Paris, France.
- 2022: Mariah Carey co-hosts a private, star-studded Pride Month screening of the LGBTQ+ romantic comedy Bros with writer and star Billy Eichner at The Whitby Hotel in New York City.
June 21
- 2003: Mariah kicks of the first of six legs for the Charmbracelet Tour at Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul, South Korea. The tour would become her largest to date with an astonishing 69 shows in total. The tour would last from June 21, 2003, to February 26, 2004 and spanned across three regions which included stops in Asia (20 shows), Europe (16 shows), and North America (33 shows).
- 2016: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
June 22
- YEAR: MariahMariahMariah
June 23
- 1996: Mariah closes out The Daydream Tour at Wembley Arena in London, England.
- 2006: Mariah makes her debut appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Los Angeles, CA. During her interview, she discusses the massive success of The Emancipation of Mimi and Oprah's Legends Ball, before playing a game titled "Who Knows Mariah?".
June 24
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan.
- 2016: #1 To Infinity at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
- 2022: Mariah makes a surprise appearance at the 2nd Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. She shares the stage with host Tiffany Haddish and presents an award to boxing icon Floyd Mayweather.
June 25
- 1999: Mariah Carey performs at the Michael Jackson & Friends charity concert at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul. During the star-studded benefit event, she performs I Still Believe and Hero to help raise funds for children in Kosovo, Africa, and other areas in need.
- 2012: Mariah attends Prince Azim Birthday Party at the Dorchester Hotel in London, United Kingdom.
- 2016: #1 To Infinity closes out the fourth leg at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. Afterwards, Mariah hosts a wrap party at Party at 1OAK - "Imma do the best I can with what I gottttttt".
- 2017: Mariah headlines a live concert at the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
June 26
- 2001: Mariah joins former U.S. President Bill Clinton and India.Arie at Louise A. Spencer School in Newark, NJ for a VH1 Save The Music Foundation event supporting music education. Mariah participates in the initiative to help promote the donation of musical instruments to the school.
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan.
- 2005: Mariah headlines the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, which was later aired on NBC for the Fourth of July celebration. She performs 'It's Like That,' 'We Belong Together,' and 'America The Beautiful'. The performance took place at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ, overlooking the New York City skyline.
- 2017: Mariah Carey hosts a press conference at the Royal Beach Hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel, to announce her lucrative partnership as the global brand ambassador for the Israeli skincare line, Premier Dead Sea Cosmetics.
- 2022: Mariah makes a surprise appearance at the BET Awards 2022 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. She joins Latto on stage for the 'Big Energy Remix', a song that interpolates her 1995 classic hit, 'Fantasy'.
- 2024: Mariah attends MJ The Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.
June 27
- 2001: Mariah hosts a Glitter listening event at the Hudson Hotel in New York City.
- 2013: Mariah pre-tapes a performance for the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ. Mariah opens her performance with a flawless rendition of America The Beautiful followed by an a cappella snippet of 'Fourth of July'. The two-hour patriotic special, hosted by Nick Cannon, would officially air on NBC on July 4, 2013.
June 28
- 2005: Mariah performs her hit single "We Belong Together" from her album The Emancipation of Mimi at the 5th Annual BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA. She was nominated for Best Female R&B Artist.
June 29
- 2003: Charmbracelet Tour at Marine Messe Fukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan.
- 2007: Mariah performs at One Mighty Party Concert at Disneyland Resort in Paris, France.
June 30
- 2013: Mariah delivers a show-stopping performance at the BET Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
- 2025: Mariah attends the Apple Music 10th Anniversary Celebration at Apple Music Studio space in Culver City, CA and teases her upcoming 16th studio album.
June 31
- YEAR: MariahMariahMariah