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  1. On This Day October 24, 1987 – Bad By Michael Jackson Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day October 24, 1987 – Bad By Michael Jackson Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day October 24, 1987, Michael Jackson reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with his hit single Bad, the title track from his multiplatinum album of the same name. The song showcased Jackson’s trademark blend of pop, funk, and attitude, while reinforcing his image as the era’s most...
  2. On This Day October 7 1989 – Miss You Much Became the #1 Song in America

    On This Day October 7 1989 – Miss You Much Became the #1 Song in America

    On this day October 7 1989, Miss You Much by Janet Jackson reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, dominating the charts and cementing her status as one of the most powerful forces in pop music. The lead single from her landmark album Rhythm Nation 1814, the song showcased her signature...
  3. On This Day October 4 1984 – Out of Touch Was Released by Daryl Hall and John Oates

    On This Day October 4 1984 – Out of Touch Was Released by Daryl Hall and John Oates

    On this day October 4 1984, Out of Touch by Daryl Hall and John Oates was released, becoming one of the duo’s biggest hits and a defining song of their career. Featured on their album Big Bam Boom, the track marked a shift toward a more modern, synth driven sound that perfectly captured the...
  4. 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...
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