admin On this day July 4, 1988, Kylie Minogue released her debut album titled Kylie. After rising to fame as a television star in Australia, Kylie transitioned into music and quickly became a pop sensation. The album was produced by Stock Aitken Waterman, the powerhouse trio
On this day July 4, 1981, Showtime officially transitioned from a part-time service to a full 24 hour cable channel. Previously, Showtime only broadcasted during limited hours each day, typically starting in the late afternoon or evening. With this shift, it joined the growing wave
On this day July 4, 1986, About Last Night premiered in theaters and brought a more grounded, emotional tone to 80s romantic dramas. Directed by Edward Zwick and based on the David Mamet play Sexual Perversity in Chicago, the film starred Rob Lowe and Demi
On this day July 3, 1984, Lindsey Buckingham released his second solo album Go Insane. Known as the lead guitarist and creative force behind Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham used this release to further explore his experimental side with a more electronic and layered sound. The album
On this day July 3, 1982, Don’t You Want Me by The Human League became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, from July 3 through July 23. The synth driven track had
On this day July 3, 1985, Red Sonja premiered in theaters as a sword and sorcery epic starring Brigitte Nielsen in the title role and Arnold Schwarzenegger in a supporting part as Lord Kalidor. Directed by Richard Fleischer, the film was set in a mythical
On this day July 3, 1985, Back to the Future premiered in theaters and instantly became one of the most beloved films of the decade. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg, the film starred Michael J. Fox as teenager Marty McFly and
On this day July 3, 1985, Patti LaBelle released her seventh studio album titled Patti. Coming off the momentum of her career resurgence with the success of New Attitude and her iconic performance on the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, this album continued to showcase her
On this day July 3, 1987, Adventures in Babysitting premiered in theaters and delivered a fast paced comedy filled with chaos, charm, and city wide misadventure. The film marked the directorial debut of Chris Columbus and starred Elisabeth Shue as Chris Parker, a high school
On this day July 2, 1981, Foreigner released their fourth studio album titled 4, a massive success that would go on to define their sound for the decade. The album quickly climbed to the top of the US Billboard 200 chart, eventually hitting number one