On This Day: February 14, 1987 Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi Became the #1 Song in America

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: February 14, 1987 Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi Became the #1 Song in America.

On this day, February 14, 1987, Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi became the #1 song in America, kicking off a four-week reign at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The anthem remained at #1 from February 14 to March 13, cementing its status as one of the most iconic rock songs of the 80s. The track also reached #1 in Canada, Norway, and New Zealand, further solidifying Bon Jovi’s international stardom.

Featured on the multi-platinum album Slippery When Wet, Livin’ on a Prayer became a defining...
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