On This Day: July 1, 1989 – Baby Don’t Forget My Number Hits Number 1 in America

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On This Day: July 1, 1989 – Baby Don’t Forget My Number Hits Number 1 in America.

On this day July 1, 1989, Baby Don’t Forget My Number by Milli Vanilli reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot through July 7. It was the group’s first chart topper in the United States and helped launch them into pop stardom almost overnight.

With its catchy hook, upbeat production, and slick image, the song became a defining hit of late 80s dance pop. It was part of Milli Vanilli’s debut album Girl You Know It’s True, which would go on to produce several other...

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