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1987

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  1. Pete

    “One Crazy Summer” Premiered Today August, 8, 1986

    On August 8, 1986, the comedy film “One Crazy Summer,” directed by Savage Steve Holland, premiered. The film stars John Cusack, Demi Moore, Bobcat Goldthwait, Curtis Armstrong, Joel Murray, William Hickey, Joe Flaherty, Mark Metcalf, John Matuszak, Kimberly Foster, Matt Mulhern, and Jeremy...
  2. Pete

    Today August 8, 1987 - “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Hits #1

    On August 8, 1987, U2’s hit song “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” reached the top of the charts, becoming the #1 song in America from August 8 to 21. This iconic track also topped the charts in Ireland, solidifying its global success and U2’s status as one of the most influential...
  3. Pete

    Back to the Beach Premiered Today August, 7, 1987

    On August 7, 1987, the comedy film “Back to the Beach” premiered, directed by Lyndall Hobbs. The movie brought back the beloved duo of Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, alongside a star-studded cast including Lori Loughlin, Tommy Hinkley, Demian Slade, Connie Stevens, Don Adams, Bob Denver...
  4. Pete

    Today On This Day: August 7, 1987 - “Who’s That Girl” Premieres

    On August 7, 1987, the romantic comedy “Who’s That Girl” premiered, directed by James Foley. The film starred pop icon Madonna and actor Griffin Dunne. Despite its star power and a significant production budget of $18 million, “Who’s That Girl” underperformed at the box office, grossing only...
  5. Pete

    August 5, 1987 - “Stakeout” Premiered in Theaters

    On August 5, 1987, the action-comedy film “Stakeout” premiered, directed by John Badham. The movie stars Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Madeleine Stowe, and Forest Whitaker. With a budget of $14.5 million, “Stakeout” became a box office success, grossing $65.6 million. Bruce Willis and Demi...
  6. Pete

    Today August 3, 1987 - Def Leppard Released Their 4th Album, "Hysteria"

    On August 3, 1987, Def Leppard released their fourth studio album, "Hysteria." The album achieved massive success, hitting #1 on the US Billboard charts and also reaching the top spot in the UK, Norway, Australia, and New Zealand. Featuring the iconic hit "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Hysteria"...
  7. Pete

    On This Day: August 2, 1987 - “Diesel and Dust” by Midnight Oil Released

    On August 2, 1987, Australian rock band Midnight Oil released their sixth album, “Diesel and Dust.” The album performed impressively, reaching #21 on the Billboard charts in the United States and hitting #1 in both Australia and New Zealand. Featuring the iconic track “Beds Are Burning,” “Diesel...
  8. Pete

    Today August 1, 1987 - “Shakedown” by Bob Seger Becomes the #1 Song in America

    On August 1, 1987, Bob Seger’s “Shakedown” hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100, claiming the title of the #1 song in America. It held this position for the week of August 1 to August 7, 1987. The track also achieved significant success in Canada, reaching the #1 spot there as well. “Shakedown”...
  9. Pete

    On This Day: 'The Lost Boys' Premiered in Theaters on July 31, 1987

    On this day, July 31, 1987, "The Lost Boys" premiered in theaters. This cult classic horror film starred Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, and Kiefer Sutherland. Did You Know? "The Lost Boys" marked the first film collaboration between Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, kicking off their...
  10. Pete

    On This Day, July 27, 1987: Starship Releases “No Protection”

    On July 27, 1987, Starship released their second album, “No Protection.” This album achieved significant commercial success, reaching #12 on the Billboard charts. The standout single, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” became an anthem of the late ‘80s, propelling the album’s popularity. The track’s...
  11. Pete

    Today July 24, 1987 - “La Bamba” Premieres in Theaters

    On July 24, 1987, “La Bamba” premiered in theaters, starring Lou Diamond Phillips and Esai Morales. This film, which marked Lou Diamond Phillips’ debut, tells the story of the life and tragic death of rock ‘n’ roll star Ritchie Valens.
  12. Pete

    On This Day, July 22, 1987: Summer School Premiered in Theaters

    On July 22, 1987, the comedy film “Summer School” premiered in theaters. Starring Mark Harmon and Kirstie Alley, the movie follows the story of a laid-back high school gym teacher, played by Harmon, who is unexpectedly forced to teach a remedial English summer class. As he navigates the...
  13. Pete

    Dio’s Released Dream Evil Today July 21, 1987

    On July 21, 1987, Dio released their fourth studio album, “Dream Evil.” The album made a notable impact on the music scene, reaching #43 on the US Billboard 200 charts. Featuring a blend of powerful vocals and heavy metal riffs, “Dream Evil” solidified Dio’s reputation as one of the leading...
  14. Pete

    On This Day: July 21, 1987 - Madonna’s Who’s That Girl Soundtrack Released

    On July 21, 1987, Madonna released the soundtrack album for her film “Who’s That Girl.” The album quickly climbed the charts, peaking at #7 on the Billboard charts. It achieved even greater success internationally, hitting #1 in both Germany and the Netherlands. With over 6 million copies sold...
  15. Pete

    Today July 21, 1987 - Guns N’ Roses Released Their Debut Album Appetite for Destruction

    On July 21, 1987, Guns N’ Roses released their groundbreaking debut album, “Appetite for Destruction.” This iconic album went on to become the highest-selling debut album of all time, with over 30 million copies sold worldwide. Featuring hits like “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” “Welcome to the Jungle,”...
  16. Pete

    On This Day, July 20, 1987 - Too Short Released “Born to Mack”

    On July 20, 1987, Too Short released his fourth album, “Born to Mack.” This influential album reached #50 on the R&B charts, cementing Too Short’s status as a key figure in the hip-hop genre and showcasing his unique style and lyrical prowess.
  17. Pete

    “Dirty Dancing” Soundtrack Released and Hit #1 - July 18, 1987

    On July 18, the “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack, featuring various artists, hit #1 on the US Billboard 200 charts. The album also topped the charts in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand. With over 32 million copies sold worldwide, it became a cultural phenomenon...
  18. Pete

    Today July 17, 1987 Jaws: The Revenge Premiered

    On this day, July 17, 1987, “Jaws: The Revenge” premiered in theaters. Directed by Joseph Sargent, the film stars Lorraine Gary, Lance Guest, Mario Van Peebles, Karen Young, and Michael Caine. With a budget of $23 million, the movie grossed $51.9 million at the box office. This fourth...
  19. Pete

    “RoboCop” Premieres in Theaters - July 17, 1987

    On this day, July 17, 1987, “RoboCop” premiered in theaters, starring Peter Weller in the titular role. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, the film is set in a dystopian future Detroit and follows a critically injured police officer who is transformed into a cyborg law enforcer. “RoboCop” received...
  20. Pete

    Terence Trent D’Arby Released Her Debut Album Today July, 13, 1987

    On July 13, 1987, Terence Trent D’Arby released his debut album, “Introducing the Hardline According to…”. The album achieved great success, reaching #4 on the Billboard charts and hitting #1 in the UK, Australia, and Switzerland. With hits like “Wishing Well” and “Sign Your Name,” the album...
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