(Saturday, May 16, 1987) — “With or Without You” by U2 peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (May 16/23/30, 1987).
In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine placed the song at number 132 on their list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
Video: 'La Bamba' trailer
(Thursday, May 14, 1987) — La Bamba, an American biographical film about how singer Richie Valens fought family problems and bigotry to become a recording star, premiered today at the at Seattle Film Festival. Continue reading ‘La Bamba’ premieres in Seattle 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1987)
Video: 'Dirty Dancing' trailer
(Tuesday, May 12, 1987) — Dirty Dancing, an American romantic dance drama film about a young girl vacationing with her parents in the conservative Catskills who falls for the hotel’s maverick dance instructor, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Dirty Dancing’ premieres at Cannes Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1987)
(Saturday, May 2, 1987) — “(I Just) Died in Your Arms” by Cutting Crew peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 2/9, 1987). Continue reading ‘(I Just) Died in Your Arms’ by Cutting Crew peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1987)
(Saturday, May 2, 1987) — “Looking for a New Love” by Jody Watley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Looking for a New Love’ by Jody Watley peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1987)
(Saturday, May 2, 1987) — “La Isla Bonita” by Madonna peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘La Isla Bonita’ by Madonna peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1987)
(Saturday, April 25, 1987) — “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, April 25, 1987) — “Sign o’ the Times” by Prince peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sign o’ the Times’ by Prince peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1987)
(Saturday, April 18, 1987) — “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by Aretha Franklin and George Michael peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Apr. 18/25, 1987). Continue reading ‘I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)’ by Aretha Franklin and George Michael peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1987)
(Saturday, April 18, 1987) — “The Finer Things” by Steve Winwood peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
