Elton John ended his touring career with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
Elton John and his partner David Furnish registered their civil partnership at Windsor Town Hall on the first day civil partnerships could legally be performed in England.
Queen Elizabeth II knighted Elton John for his charitable work.
Elton John collapsed on stage when performing at the Hollywood Universal Amphitheater.
Elton John and his entourage flew into Moscow, making him the first western pop star to tour the USSR.
Elton John became the 1,662nd person to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The most memorable concert of the decade occurred at Wembley Stadium.
Elton John's 7th album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' was released.
Elton John's 'Honky Chateau' became his first #1 album in the US, which was a significant turning point in his career.