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  1. On This Day July 27 1984 – Purple Rain Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day July 27 1984 – Purple Rain Premiered In Theaters

    On this day July 27 1984, Purple Rain premiered in theaters showcasing Prince as a passionate musician navigating the Minneapolis music scene. The film blends electrifying concert sequences with a coming of age drama centered on The Kid as he contends with family tensions, love, and creative...
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    • Category: On This Day in 80s Movies
  2. On This Day: July 7, 1984 - When Doves Cry by Prince Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 7, 1984 - When Doves Cry by Prince Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 7, 1984, When Doves Cry by Prince became the number one song in America. It would remain at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks through August 10. The track also hit number one in Canada and Australia, making it a global hit that helped define the sound...
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    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  3. On This Day: June 25, 1984 - Prince Releases Purple Rain

    On This Day: June 25, 1984 - Prince Releases Purple Rain

    On this day June 25, 1984, Prince released his sixth studio album Purple Rain, a record that would define his career and become one of the most celebrated albums of the decade. Serving as both the soundtrack to his feature film of the same name and a standalone masterpiece, Purple Rain blended...
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