Daily Archives: January 18, 2016

Lisa Marie Presley files for divorce from Michael Jackson 20 years ago today (Jan 18 1996)

1990s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1990s


Video: 'Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie Presley - News At Ten Divorce Report'

(Thursday, January 18, 1996) — Citing irreconcilable differences, Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley, filed divorce papers today in Los Angeles Superior Court asking that her 20-month marriage to another rock legend, Michael Jackson, be ended.

‘That’s What Friends Are For’ by Dionne & Friends peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Jan 18 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, January 18, 1986) — “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne & Friends (Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 18/25, Feb. 1/8, 1986)