(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)
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U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro picked by Walter Mondale to become first woman vice presidential candidate on major political party ticket 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1984)
Video: 'This day in history: July 12, 1984: Geraldine Ferraro becomes the first female vice-presidential candidate.'
(Thursday, July 12, 1984; during the 1984 United States presidential election) — Probable Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale today named U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of Queens, New York, as his running mate today, the first woman selected to run for vice president on a major party ticket. Continue reading U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro picked by Walter Mondale to become first woman vice presidential candidate on major political party ticket 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1984)
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‘When Doves Cry’ by Prince peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “When Doves Cry” by Prince peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (July 7/14/21/28, Aug. 4, 1984). Continue reading ‘When Doves Cry’ by Prince peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
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‘Jump (for My Love)’ by The Pointer Sisters peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “Jump (for My Love)” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jump (for My Love)’ by The Pointer Sisters peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
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‘Dance Hall Days’ by Wang Chung peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dance Hall Days’ by Wang Chung peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
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‘I Lost on Jeopardy’ by ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic peaks at #81 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “I Lost on Jeopardy” by “Weird Al” Yankovic at #81 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Lost on Jeopardy’ by ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic peaks at #81 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
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‘Thin Line Between Love and Hate’ by The Pretenders peaks at #83 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” by The Pretenders peaked at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Thin Line Between Love and Hate’ by The Pretenders peaks at #83 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
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‘Dancing in the Dark’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1984)
(Saturday, June 30, 1984) — “Dancing in the Dark” by Bruce Springsteen at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Dancing in the Dark’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1984)
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‘The Reflex’ by Duran Duran peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1984)
(Saturday, June 23, 1984) — “The Reflex” by Duran Duran at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 23/30, 1984). Continue reading ‘The Reflex’ by Duran Duran peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1984)
