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  1. On This Day: July 6, 1985 - Sussudio by Phil Collins Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 6, 1985 - Sussudio by Phil Collins Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 6, 1985, Sussudio by Phil Collins reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it remained through July 12. Released as the lead single from his third solo album No Jacket Required, the song became one of Collins’s most recognizable and enduring hits of the decade...
  2. On This Day: July 5, 1988 - Slayer Released South of Heaven

    On This Day: July 5, 1988 - Slayer Released South of Heaven

    On this day July 5, 1988, Slayer released their fourth studio album South of Heaven, a major moment in the evolution of thrash metal. Coming off the intensity of Reign in Blood, the band made a bold decision to slow things down slightly, creating an atmosphere that was darker, more brooding, and...
  3. On This Day: July 5, 1986 - There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 5, 1986 - There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 5, 1986, There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. It held the top spot through July 11 and also became a number one hit in Canada. The song marked another major success for Ocean during the peak of his chart topping run in the mid 80s...
  4. July 4, 1987 - US Soviet Rock Concert Held in Moscow

    July 4, 1987 - US Soviet Rock Concert Held in Moscow

    On this day July 4, 1987, the first joint rock concert between the United States and the Soviet Union was held in Moscow. Timed to coincide with American Independence Day, the event was organized as a cultural exchange to promote peace and mutual understanding during the final years of the Cold...
  5. July 4, 1988 - George Michael Releases Monkey

    July 4, 1988 - George Michael Releases Monkey

    On this day July 4, 1988, George Michael released Monkey as the fourth single from his debut solo album Faith. The song would go on to become the number 1 song in America from August 27 through September 9 and also reached number 1 in Canada. Known for its sharp rhythm, layered production, and...
  6. On This Day: July 4, 1986 - Walk This Way by Run DMC Climbed the Charts

    On This Day: July 4, 1986 - Walk This Way by Run DMC Climbed the Charts

    On this day July 4, 1986, Walk This Way by Run DMC was rising on the Billboard Hot 100, eventually reaching number 4 in the United States. The groundbreaking single also hit number 1 in New Zealand, proving its global impact. A reimagining of Aerosmith's 1975 rock song, this version fused rap...
  7. On This Day: July 4, 1989 - Boogie Down Productions Released Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop

    On This Day: July 4, 1989 - Boogie Down Productions Released Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop

    On this day July 4, 1989, Boogie Down Productions released their third album Ghetto Music The Blueprint of Hip Hop. Led by KRS One, the group used this release to strengthen their role in conscious rap, blending social commentary with powerful beats and a message rooted in education and...
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  8. On This Day: July 4, 1983 - Yazoo Released You and Me Both

    On This Day: July 4, 1983 - Yazoo Released You and Me Both

    On this day July 4, 1983, Yazoo released their second and final album You and Me Both. The duo, made up of vocalist Alison Moyet and keyboardist Vince Clarke, had already made a strong impact with their debut Upstairs at Eric’s. This follow up album continued their blend of synth pop and...
  9. On This Day: July 4, 1981 - Mission of Burma Released Signals, Calls, and Marches

    On This Day: July 4, 1981 - Mission of Burma Released Signals, Calls, and Marches

    On this day July 4, 1981, Mission of Burma released their debut EP Signals, Calls, and Marches, a landmark release in American post punk. Hailing from Boston, the band was known for its raw sound, politically charged lyrics, and experimental approach that set them apart from both mainstream rock...
  10. On This Day: July 4, 1988 - Kylie Minogue Released Her Debut Album Kylie

    On This Day: July 4, 1988 - Kylie Minogue Released Her Debut Album Kylie

    On this day July 4, 1988, Kylie Minogue released her debut album titled Kylie. After rising to fame as a television star in Australia, Kylie transitioned into music and quickly became a pop sensation. The album was produced by Stock Aitken Waterman, the powerhouse trio behind many of the...
  11. On This Day: July 3, 1985 - Patti LaBelle Released Her Album Patti

    On This Day: July 3, 1985 - Patti LaBelle Released Her Album Patti

    On this day July 3, 1985, Patti LaBelle released her seventh studio album titled Patti. Coming off the momentum of her career resurgence with the success of New Attitude and her iconic performance on the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, this album continued to showcase her powerhouse voice and...
  12. On This Day: July 3, 1984 - Lindsey Buckingham Released Go Insane

    On This Day: July 3, 1984 - Lindsey Buckingham Released Go Insane

    On this day July 3, 1984, Lindsey Buckingham released his second solo album Go Insane. Known as the lead guitarist and creative force behind Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham used this release to further explore his experimental side with a more electronic and layered sound. The album reached number 45...
  13. On This Day: July 3, 1982 - Don’t You Want Me by The Human League Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 3, 1982 - Don’t You Want Me by The Human League Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 3, 1982, Don’t You Want Me by The Human League became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, from July 3 through July 23. The synth driven track had already dominated charts around the world, hitting number one in the UK...
  14. On This Day: July 2, 1984 - The Jacksons Released Victory

    On This Day: July 2, 1984 - The Jacksons Released Victory

    On this day July 2, 1984, The Jacksons released their fifteenth album Victory, the only studio album to feature all six Jackson brothers performing together. Coming at the height of Michael Jackson’s global fame following Thriller, the album was a major event and climbed to number 4 on the US...
  15. On This Day: July 2, 1984 - The Rolling Stones Released Rewind (1971-1984)

    On This Day: July 2, 1984 - The Rolling Stones Released Rewind (1971-1984)

    On this day July 2, 1984, The Rolling Stones released Rewind (1971-1984), a compilation album that brought together some of the band’s biggest hits from their post-1970 era. Spanning over a decade of music, the collection featured fan favorites and radio staples from the albums Sticky Fingers...
  16. On This Day: July 2, 1984 - Dio Released The Last in Line

    On This Day: July 2, 1984 - Dio Released The Last in Line

    On this day July 2, 1984, Dio released their second studio album The Last in Line, a powerful follow up to their debut that helped solidify Ronnie James Dio’s place as a leading force in 80s heavy metal. The album climbed to number 23 on the US Billboard charts and performed even better in the...
  17. On This Day: July 2, 1982 - Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello and the Attractions Was Released

    On This Day: July 2, 1982 - Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello and the Attractions Was Released

    On this day July 2, 1982, Elvis Costello and the Attractions released their second collaborative album, Imperial Bedroom. The album marked a bold and artistic shift for Costello, moving beyond the sharp edged new wave of his earlier work into more intricate, emotionally complex territory...
  18. On This Day: July 2, 1981 - Foreigner Released Their Fourth Album 4

    On This Day: July 2, 1981 - Foreigner Released Their Fourth Album 4

    On this day July 2, 1981, Foreigner released their fourth studio album titled 4, a massive success that would go on to define their sound for the decade. The album quickly climbed to the top of the US Billboard 200 chart, eventually hitting number one and selling over six million copies in the...
  19. On This Day: July 2, 1988 - Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 2, 1988 - Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 2, 1988, Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson became the number one song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of July 2 through July 8 and also reached number one in Belgium, continuing Jackson's global dominance during the late 80s. Dirty Diana was the...
  20. On This Day: July 5, 1988 - Crowded House Releases Temple of Low Men

    On This Day: July 5, 1988 - Crowded House Releases Temple of Low Men

    On this day July 5, 1988, Crowded House released their second studio album Temple of Low Men. Following their successful debut, the band returned with a deeper and more introspective collection of songs that showcased Neil Finn’s growth as a songwriter. The album reached number 40 on the US...
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