admin On this day August 1 1987, Dave Stewart of Eurythmics married Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama in a private ceremony in France. The union brought together two of the most recognizable figures in 1980s British pop music, each having helped shape the sound and image of
On this day August 1 1986, Flight Of The Navigator premiered in theaters. This sci fi adventure film told the story of twelve year old David Freeman, who vanished in 1978 and reappeared eight years later without having aged a day. What followed was a
On this day August 1 1986, Good To Go premiered in theaters. Set in Washington DC, this crime drama mixed hard journalism with the pulse of the city’s go go music scene. The film starred Art Garfunkel as a reporter who finds himself tangled in
On this day August 1 1980, The Affectionate Punch marked the debut album release by the Scottish duo Associates. Led by the distinct vocals of Billy Mackenzie and the atmospheric production of Alan Rankine, the album delivered a bold blend of post punk, new wave,
On this day August 1 1980, The Hunter premiered in theaters, marking the final film appearance of legendary actor Steve McQueen. Known for his rugged charm and cool demeanor, McQueen played real-life bounty hunter Ralph “Papa” Thorson in a film that mixed gritty action with
On this day August 1 1980, Loose Shoes premiered in theaters. This offbeat comedy was a sketch film made up of a series of outrageous fake movie trailers and parodies, each poking fun at different genres, clichés, and taboos. With segments spoofing everything from political
On this day August 1 1987, Shakedown by Bob Seger became the number one song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and marking the first and only chart-topping single of his career. The high-energy track was featured on the soundtrack for Beverly Hills Cop
On this day August 1 1988, Red Rose for Gregory was released, marking the twenty fourth studio album by reggae legend Gregory Isaacs. Known for his silky vocals and smooth lovers rock style, Isaacs delivered one of his most celebrated late 80s releases with this
On this day August 1 1983, No Frills was released as the sixth studio album by Bette Midler. Best known for her theatrical flair and emotional ballads, Midler took a fresh turn with this release, embracing a more modern rock and new wave influence while
On this day August 1 1980, The Final Countdown premiered in theaters, bringing a unique blend of science fiction and military drama to the big screen. The film follows the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz as they are mysteriously transported back in time