(Saturday, February 14, 1987) — “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 14/21/28, Mar. 7, 1987).

(Saturday, February 7, 1987) — “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

It was Madonna’s fifth of twelve number one hits on the chart (1984-2000).

(Saturday, January 31, 1987) — “Land of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Land of Confusion’ by Genesis at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1987) →

(Saturday, January 31, 1987) — “This Is the Time” by Billy Joel peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, January 24, 1987) — “At This Moment” by Billy Vera and the Beaters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 24/31, 1987).

(Saturday, January 24, 1987) — “Control” by Janet Jackson peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, January 24, 1987) — “Suburbia” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at #70 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Suburbia’ by Pet Shop Boys at #70 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 24 1987) →

(Saturday, January 17, 1987) — “Shake You Down” by Gregory Abbott peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, January 17, 1987) — “C’est la Vie” by Robbie Nevil peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.