insert_link Featured On This Day In Music History (9 June 1990) MC Hammer Broke Billboard History. On This Day In Music History (9 June 1990) MC Hammer Broke Billboard History. In 1990, MC Hammer broke Billboard records with his third album, Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em. The record, which featured his smash hit “U Can’t Touch This,” remained at No.1 for 21 consecutive weeks – marking the longest uninterrupted stay at the top position. today 3