admin On this day July 23 1988, Hold On to the Nights by Richard Marx reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, giving him his first chart topping single. The emotional ballad struck a chord with audiences during the summer of 88, capping off
On this day July 23 1989, Tender Lover was released, marking the second solo album from Babyface and the one that launched him into full superstardom. Blending smooth vocals with polished production, this album became a benchmark for late 80s R and B and solidified
On this day July 23 1982, Emotions in Motion was released, marking the third studio album by Billy Squier and a crucial follow up to his breakthrough album Don’t Say No. With a mix of hard rock, pop hooks, and glam influenced grooves, the album
On this day July 23 1984, Hard to Hold was released, marking the seventh studio album from Rick Springfield and serving as the soundtrack to his feature film of the same name. The album combined Springfield’s polished rock sound with songs that reflected the themes
On this day July 23 1982, tragedy struck on the set of Twilight Zone: The Movie when actor Vic Morrow and two young child actors, Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen, were killed during a nighttime shoot in Santa Clarita, California. The three were
On this day July 22 1987, Summer School premiered in theaters, bringing a dose of lighthearted fun to the summer movie season. Directed by Carl Reiner, the comedy starred Mark Harmon as Freddy Shoop, a carefree gym teacher roped into teaching remedial English over summer
On this day July 22 1983, Mr. Mom premiered in limited theaters, introducing audiences to a heartfelt and humorous take on role reversal in the modern family. Directed by Stan Dragoti and written by John Hughes, the film starred Michael Keaton as Jack Butler, a
On this day July 22 1989, Toy Soldiers by Martika reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The emotional ballad stood out for its haunting melody and heartfelt lyrics, touching on the struggles of addiction and personal loss. It marked Martika’s biggest hit and
On this day July 22 1983, Jaws 3 D premiered in theaters and attempted to take the iconic shark franchise into a new dimension. Directed by Joe Alves, the third installment shifted the action to SeaWorld in Florida, where a massive great white terrorized a
On this day July 22 1988, Caddyshack II premiered in theaters as the sequel to one of the most beloved comedies of the early 1980s. Directed by Allan Arkush, the film attempted to recapture the outrageous spirit of the original, but this time with a