admin On this day June 29 1984, Conan the Destroyer premiered in theaters. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the iconic sword swinging warrior, the film was the sequel to the 1982 hit Conan the Barbarian and continued the adventures of the powerful Cimmerian in a world of
On this day June 29 1983, Friday Night Videos premiered on NBC. The late night television series gave millions of viewers across the United States access to music videos at a time when not everyone had cable or MTV. Airing after The Tonight Show, the
On this day June 29 1987, The Living Daylights premiered in theaters, introducing Timothy Dalton in his debut as James Bond. Directed by John Glen, the film followed Agent 007 as he uncovered a complex arms dealing plot that led him from Eastern Europe to
On this day June 29 1984, Cannonball Run II premiered in theaters. Directed by Hal Needham, the star packed sequel continued the high speed comedy chaos of the original film. Burt Reynolds returned alongside Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., with an expanded
On this day June 29 1988, Coming to America premiered in theaters. Directed by John Landis, the comedy starred Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, a wealthy African royal who travels to Queens New York in search of true love. Arsenio Hall co starred, with both
On this day June 28 1988, Amy Grant released her seventh studio album Lead Me On. Widely regarded as one of the most important albums in contemporary Christian music, the record combined deep spiritual themes with polished pop rock production and personal introspection. The album
On this day June 28 1988, Public Enemy released their second album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, a landmark in hip hop history that raised the bar for both sound and substance. With Chuck D’s powerful delivery and the Bomb
On this day June 28 1982, Jon Lord released his seventh solo album Before I Forget. Best known as the legendary keyboardist for Deep Purple, Lord used this album to explore a wide range of styles beyond hard rock, blending classical influences with blues, ballads,
On this day June 28 1988, Stryper released their fourth studio album In God We Trust. Known for blending heavy metal with Christian themes, the band leaned further into melodic hooks and polished production while staying true to their message of faith and hope. The
On this day June 28 1989, Australian rock band Hoodoo Gurus released their fourth studio album Magnum Cum Louder. Known for their infectious blend of garage rock, power pop, and sharp lyricism, the band continued to expand their international presence with this release. The album