(Saturday, April 13, 1985) — “We Are the World” by USA for Africa, a song and charity single for African famine relief featuring 45 of the most famous artists in the music industry, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Apr. 13/20/27, May 4, 1985).
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‘Missing You’ by Diana Ross peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 13 1985)
(Saturday, April 13, 1985) — “Missing You” by Diana Ross peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Missing You’ by Diana Ross peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 13 1985)
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Sen. Jake Garn becomes first sitting member of Congress to fly in space 40 years ago this hour (Apr 12 1985)
Video: 'STS-51D launch & landing (4-12-85)'
(Friday, April 12, 1985, 13:59:05 UTC) — A crew of seven, including Sen. Jake Garn (R-Utah), the first sitting member of Congress to fly in space, rocketed into orbit today aboard the space shuttle Discovery to deliver two satellites and conduct a variety of scientific tests.
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Madonna opens ‘Virgin Tour’ in Seattle 40 years ago this hour (Apr 10 1985)
Video: 'Madonna The Virgin Tour Seattle's Paramount Theatre'
(Wednesday, April 10, 1985, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. PDT) — Singer Madonna launched “The Virgin Tour,” her first major U.S. tour, with a concert tonight at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. Continue reading Madonna opens ‘Virgin Tour’ in Seattle 40 years ago this hour (Apr 10 1985)
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Wham! performs in Communist China’s first big-name rock concert 40 years ago today (Apr 7 1985)
Video: 'Wham! / In China Foreign Skies Documentary'
(Easter Sunday, April 7, 1985, evening China Standard Time) — British pop sensation Wham! (George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley) performed before 15,000 people at the Workers’ Gymnasium in Beijing today in Communist China’s first big-name rock concert.
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‘We Are The World’ simultaneously broadcast globally on 8,000 radio stations 40 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1985)
Video: 'U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World'
(Good Friday, April 5, 1985, 10:50 a.m. EST) — “We Are The World” by USA for Africa, a song and charity single for African famine relief featuring 45 famous recording artists, was simultaneously played today over 8,000 radio stations around the world in a special Good Friday broadcast. Continue reading ‘We Are The World’ simultaneously broadcast globally on 8,000 radio stations 40 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1985)
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‘One More Night’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 30 1985)
(Saturday, March 30, 1985) — “One More Night” by Phil Collins peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 1985). Continue reading ‘One More Night’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 30 1985)
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‘Just Another Night’ by Mick Jagger peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 30 1985)
(Saturday, March 30, 1985) — “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just Another Night’ by Mick Jagger peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 30 1985)
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‘Material Girl’ by Madonna peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 23 1985)
(Saturday, March 23, 1985) — “Material Girl” by Madonna peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Material Girl’ by Madonna peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 23 1985)
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‘Too Late for Goodbyes’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 23 1985)
(Saturday, March 23, 1985) — “Too Late for Goodbyes” by Julian Lennon peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Too Late for Goodbyes’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 23 1985)
