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  1. On This Day October 21, 1985 – Simple Minds Released Their Seventh Album Once Upon A Time

    On This Day October 21, 1985 – Simple Minds Released Their Seventh Album Once Upon A Time

    On this day October 21, 1985, Simple Minds released their seventh studio album Once Upon A Time, a powerful and ambitious record that solidified their status as one of the leading bands of the 1980s. Building on the success of their global hit Dont You Forget About Me, the album featured a more...
  2. On This Day October 20, 1986 – Billy Idol Released His Third Album Whiplash Smile

    On This Day October 20, 1986 – Billy Idol Released His Third Album Whiplash Smile

    On this day October 20, 1986, Billy Idol released his third studio album Whiplash Smile, continuing his reputation as one of the defining figures of 1980s rock. The album carried forward the rebellious energy and stylish edge that had made Idol an icon, mixing his trademark sneer with danceable...
  3. On This Day October 19 1985 - Take on Me by A-ha Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day October 19 1985 - Take on Me by A-ha Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day October 19 1985, Take on Me by A-ha reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a major breakthrough for the Norwegian trio. The song’s infectious synth melody, soaring vocals, and unforgettable music video made it one of the most iconic hits of the decade. The...
  4. On This Day October 13 1984 - I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day October 13 1984 - I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day October 13 1984, Stevie Wonder’s heartfelt ballad I Just Called to Say I Love You reached number one on the Billboard charts, becoming one of his most celebrated and universally loved songs. Written for the film The Woman in Red, the track captured the warmth and sincerity that...
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  5. On This Day October 11 1989 - My Prerogative by Bobby Brown Became the #1 Song in America

    On This Day October 11 1989 - My Prerogative by Bobby Brown Became the #1 Song in America

    On this day October 11 1989, Bobby Brown’s single My Prerogative was released and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the defining R&B anthems of the decade. The song, filled with attitude and confidence, captured Brown’s independence as he stepped out from his past with...
  6. On This Day October 11 1986 - When I Think Of You by Janet Jackson Became the #1 Song in America

    On This Day October 11 1986 - When I Think Of You by Janet Jackson Became the #1 Song in America

    On this day October 11 1986, When I Think Of You by Janet Jackson reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, giving her the first chart-topping single of her career. The song, from her breakthrough album Control, showcased her growing confidence and independence as an artist. Driven by an...
  7. On This Day October 4 1980 – Another One Bites the Dust by Queen Hit Number 1 on the US Billboard Charts

    On This Day October 4 1980 – Another One Bites the Dust by Queen Hit Number 1 on the US Billboard Charts

    On this day October 4 1980, Another One Bites the Dust by Queen reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the band’s biggest hits and one of the most iconic songs of the decade. The track, written by bassist John Deacon, showcased a funk influenced groove that marked a bold...
  8. On This Day October 1 1983 – Total Eclipse of the Heart Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day October 1 1983 – Total Eclipse of the Heart Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day October 1 1983, Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for four consecutive weeks until October 28. The powerful ballad, written and produced by Jim Steinman, became one of the most iconic songs of the decade and...
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