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  1. On This Day August 29 1986 – Shanghai Surprise Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 29 1986 – Shanghai Surprise Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 29 1986, Shanghai Surprise premiered in theaters. Starring Madonna and Sean Penn, the adventure comedy was set in 1930s China and followed a missionary and a fortune hunter as they searched for a hidden cache of opium to use for medical relief efforts. The film was heavily...
  2. On This Day August 22 1987 – Who’s That Girl by Madonna Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day August 22 1987 – Who’s That Girl by Madonna Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day August 22 1987, Who’s That Girl by Madonna climbed to the top of the charts in the United States, solidifying her status as the defining pop artist of the 1980s. The song, featured on the soundtrack of her film of the same name, blended catchy pop hooks with Latin rhythms and...
  3. On This Day August 16 1986 – Papa Dont Preach by Madonna Hit Number One in America

    On This Day August 16 1986 – Papa Dont Preach by Madonna Hit Number One in America

    On this day August 16 1986, Madonna’s hit single Papa Dont Preach reached number one on the US Billboard charts, where it stayed for two weeks until August 29. The song, from her massively successful album True Blue, also topped the charts in the UK, Canada, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Belgium...
  4. On This Day August 16 1985 – Sean Penn and Madonna Got Married in Malibu

    On This Day August 16 1985 – Sean Penn and Madonna Got Married in Malibu

    On this day August 16 1985, actor Sean Penn and pop superstar Madonna tied the knot at a clifftop mansion in Malibu, California. The wedding took place on Madonna’s 27th birthday and drew massive media attention, with helicopters hovering overhead to capture glimpses of the event. Guests...
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  5. On This Day August 7 1987 – Who’s That Girl Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day August 7 1987 – Who’s That Girl Premiered In Theaters

    On this day August 7 1987, Who’s That Girl premiered in theaters, marking Madonna’s return to the big screen in a leading role. The film followed her character Nikki Finn, a quirky and chaotic woman just released from prison who quickly becomes entangled in a whirlwind of mishaps, mistaken...
  6. On This Day July 27 1984 – Madonna Released Her Debut Album Madonna

    On This Day July 27 1984 – Madonna Released Her Debut Album Madonna

    On this day July 27 1984, Madonna released her self titled debut album which introduced the world to her bold pop persona and infectious dance rhythms. The album featured early hits such as Holiday, Borderline, Lucky Star, and Burning Up which quickly climbed the charts and helped establish her...
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  7. On This Day July 21 1987 – Madonna Released the Soundtrack to Who's That Girl

    On This Day July 21 1987 – Madonna Released the Soundtrack to Who's That Girl

    On this day July 21 1987, Madonna released the soundtrack to the film Who's That Girl, marking another major moment in her dominance of 1980s pop culture. The album featured four new Madonna tracks, including the upbeat title song which became a number one hit in the United States. The...
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  8. On This Day: July 8, 1985 - Playboy and Penthouse Published Nude Photos of Madonna

    On This Day: July 8, 1985 - Playboy and Penthouse Published Nude Photos of Madonna

    On this day July 8, 1985, both Playboy and Penthouse published nude photos of Madonna that had been taken in 1978 when she was a struggling dancer in New York. The images were sold by a photographer who had shot them years earlier under a modeling agreement, long before Madonna had become one of...
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  9. On This Day: June 30, 1986 - Madonna Releases True Blue

    On This Day: June 30, 1986 - Madonna Releases True Blue

    On this day June 30, 1986, Madonna released her third studio album, True Blue, which would go on to become the most successful album of her career. With over 25 million copies sold worldwide, it cemented her status as the reigning queen of pop music during the 1980s. True Blue showcased a more...
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    Video Vault Sundays: June 29, 2025 - Madonna – Get Into the Groove (1985)

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Feature Video Vault Sundays: June 29, 2025 - Madonna – Get Into the Groove (1985). Please add to the discussion here.
  11. Video Vault Sundays: June 29, 2025 - Madonna – Get Into the Groove (1985)

    Video Vault Sundays: June 29, 2025 - Madonna – Get Into the Groove (1985)

    By the summer of 1985, Madonna had already become a rising star. But with Get Into the Groove, she fully claimed her place at the center of 80s pop culture. The song was featured in her film Desperately Seeking Susan and quickly became one of her most recognizable and danceable hits. While it...
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  12. On This Day: June 29, 1987 - Madonna Releases Who’s That Girl in Europe

    On This Day: June 29, 1987 - Madonna Releases Who’s That Girl in Europe

    On this day June 29, 1987, Madonna released Who’s That Girl in Europe, the title track for the soundtrack to her film of the same name. Blending Latin inspired rhythms with Madonna’s unmistakable pop delivery, the song became a global hit and marked another milestone in her domination of 80s...
  13. On This Day: June 14, 1987 - Madonna Kicks Off Who's That Girl Tour in Osaka

    On This Day: June 14, 1987 - Madonna Kicks Off Who's That Girl Tour in Osaka

    On this day June 14, 1987, Madonna kicked off her Who's That Girl World Tour in Osaka, Japan. This was her second concert tour and her first global one, covering Asia, North America and Europe across more than 30 cities. The tour supported her album True Blue as well as the soundtrack to the...
  14. On This Day: June 11, 1986 - Madonna Releases Papa Don’t Preach

    On This Day: June 11, 1986 - Madonna Releases Papa Don’t Preach

    On this day June 11, 1986, Madonna released the single Papa Don’t Preach, a bold and emotional track that pushed pop music into deeper territory. The song addressed teenage pregnancy and personal choice, sparking conversation across both the music industry and mainstream media. With its...
  15. On This Day: June 7, 1986 - Madonna Hits Number One with Live to Tell

    On This Day: June 7, 1986 - Madonna Hits Number One with Live to Tell

    On this day June 7, 1986, Madonna's ballad Live to Tell reached number one on the US Billboard charts. It remained the number one song in America through June 13. The single also hit number one in Canada, Italy, and Greece, further showing her international popularity at the height of the...
  16. On This Day: May 11, 1985 - Crazy for You by Madonna Hits Number 1 in America

    On This Day: May 11, 1985 - Crazy for You by Madonna Hits Number 1 in America

    On this day May 11, 1985, Madonna’s ballad Crazy for You reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed through May 17. The song marked a major shift from her dance pop sound, showcasing a softer, emotional side that resonated with a broader audience. Crazy for You was featured...
  17. On This Day: May 9, 1989 - Madonna Releases Express Yourself

    On This Day: May 9, 1989 - Madonna Releases Express Yourself

    On this day May 9, 1989, Madonna released Express Yourself, the second single from her fourth studio album Like a Prayer. The empowering anthem encouraged self confidence and independence, especially for women, and quickly became one of her most iconic hits. Express Yourself reached number 2 on...
  18. On This Day: April 22, 1989 - Like a Prayer by Madonna Hit Number 1 in America

    On This Day: April 22, 1989 - Like a Prayer by Madonna Hit Number 1 in America

    On this day April 22, 1989, Madonna’s Like a Prayer reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song held the top spot through May 12 and also reached number 1 in the UK, Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland...
  19. On This Day: April 10, 1985 - Madonna Kicked Off The Virgin Tour in Seattle

    On This Day: April 10, 1985 - Madonna Kicked Off The Virgin Tour in Seattle

    On this day April 10, 1985, Madonna launched her first ever concert tour, The Virgin Tour, with an opening show in Seattle. Riding high on the success of her first two albums, Madonna and Like a Virgin, the tour marked the moment she stepped fully into the spotlight as a pop superstar. The...
  20. On This Day: March 29 1985 Desperately Seeking Susan Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: March 29 1985 Desperately Seeking Susan Premiered in Theaters

    On this day March 29 1985 Desperately Seeking Susan premiered in theaters. Directed by Susan Seidelman the offbeat comedy starred Rosanna Arquette and pop icon Madonna in her first major film role. The story followed a bored New Jersey housewife who becomes obsessed with the life of a...
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