(Saturday, August 11, 1984) — “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker, Jr. peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 11/18/25, 1984). Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’ by Ray Parker, Jr. peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1984)
Category Archives: 1980s
‘Sad Songs (Say So Much)’ by Elton John peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1984)
(Saturday, August 11, 1984) — “Sad Songs (Say So Much)” by Elton John peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sad Songs (Say So Much)’ by Elton John peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1984)
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‘State of Shock’ by The Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1984)
(Saturday, August 4, 1984) — “State of Shock” by The Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘State of Shock’ by The Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1984)
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‘Infatuation’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1984)
(Saturday, July 28, 1984) — “Infatuation” by Rod Stewart at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Infatuation’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1984)
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‘Taking It All Too Hard’ by Genesis peaks at #50 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1984)
(Saturday, July 28, 1984) — “Taking It All Too Hard” by Genesis at #50 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Taking It All Too Hard’ by Genesis peaks at #50 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1984)
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ZZ Top’s ‘Legs’ reaches #8 on USA charts 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1984)
(Saturday, July 21, 1984) — “Legs” by ZZ Top at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ZZ Top’s ‘Legs’ reaches #8 on USA charts 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1984)
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‘Romancing the Stone’ by Eddy Grant peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1984)
(Saturday, July 21, 1984) — “Romancing the Stone” by Eddy Grant peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Romancing the Stone’ by Eddy Grant peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1984)
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Walter Mondale accepts Democratic presidential nomination, promises to raise taxes 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1984)
Video: '1984 Walter Mondale Democratic Convention Acceptance Speech
(Thursday, July 19, 1984, evening PDT) — Former Vice President Walter Mondale accepted the nomination for President of the United States tonight at the Democratic National Convention at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, promising to “stop the illegal war in Nicaragua,” meet the Soviets once a year and slash the deficit by raising taxes. Continue reading Walter Mondale accepts Democratic presidential nomination, promises to raise taxes 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1984)
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‘Eyes Without a Face’ by Billy Idol peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1984)
(Saturday, July 14, 1984) — “Eyes Without a Face” by Billy Idol peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Eyes Without a Face’ by Billy Idol peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1984)
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‘Almost Paradise’ by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1984)
(Saturday, July 14, 1984) — “Almost Paradise” by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Almost Paradise’ by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1984)
