On This Day August 24 1989 – Final Episode of The Equalizer Aired
On this day August 24 1989, the final episode of The Equalizer aired, bringing an end to one of the most intense and sophisticated dramas of the decade. Edward Woodward starred as Robert McCall, a former covert operative who offered his services to people in
On This Day August 24 1989 – The Man Is Back by Barry White Released
On this day August 24 1989, The Man Is Back by Barry White was released and marked a triumphant return for the legendary soul singer. As his seventeenth studio album it reaffirmed his signature smooth baritone and romantic style, carrying forward a legacy that had
On This Day August 24 1987 – The Lonesome Jubilee by John Cougar Mellencamp Released
On this day August 24 1987, The Lonesome Jubilee by John Cougar Mellencamp was released. It was his ninth studio album and marked a bold shift in sound by blending heartland rock with folk and traditional American instrumentation. Songs like Paper in Fire and Cherry
On This Day August 24 1986 – Final Episode of Dalton’s Code of Vengeance Aired
On this day August 24 1986, the final episode of Dalton’s Code of Vengeance aired, bringing an end to the action packed journey of a lone wanderer who fought for justice outside the system. The show centered around Burt Dalton, a former special forces operative
On This Day August 24 1985 – The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News Became the Number One Song in America
On this day August 24 1985, The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News became the number one song in America. Written for the Back to the Future soundtrack, it blended pop rock energy with powerful hooks and vibrant vocals, propelling it to
On This Day August 24 1985 – The Dream Team Defeated The U S Express For The WWF Tag Team Championship
On this day August 24 1985, The Dream Team made up of Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine defeated The U S Express, Barry Windham and Mike Rotundo, to capture the WWF Tag Team Championship. This win came during the height of the WWF’s national explosion
On This Day August 24 1985 – Part Time Lover by Stevie Wonder Single Released
On this day August 24 1985, Part Time Lover by Stevie Wonder was released as the lead single from his album In Square Circle . This energetic track marked a major moment in Stevie Wonder’s 1980s career, combining polished production with his unmistakable vocal style
On This Day August 24 1984 – Oxford Blues Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 24 1984, Oxford Blues premiered in theaters and delivered a charming mix of British academia, awkward romance, and rebellious spirit. The film starred Rob Lowe as a brash American teenager who wins a scholarship to Oxford and crashes a world that
On This Day August 24 1983 – Bent Out of Shape by Rainbow Released
On this day August 24 1983, Bent Out of Shape by Rainbow was released. As their seventh album, it delivered a blend of soaring vocals, melodic hooks, and polished guitar wizardry that showcased the band’s evolution through the 80s. Tracks like Street of Dreams carried
On This Day August 24 1981 – John Lennon’s Killer Mark David Chapman Was Sentenced 20 Years to Life
On this day August 24 1981, Mark David Chapman was officially sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of John Lennon. The sentencing followed Chapman's shocking and tragic act on December 8 1980 when he shot and killed the former Beatle
On This Day August 24 1981 – Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones Released
On this day August 24 1981, Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones was released as their eighteenth studio album. Fueled by the magnetism of Mick Jagger’s vocals, Keith Richards’ guitars, and the band’s legendary groove, the album leaned into a mix of hard hitting rockers