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Today in Music History
July 28
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1957
#1 Hit Paul Anka tops US with 'Diana'
On July 28, 1957, Paul Anka began a nine-week run at No. 1 in the US with his breakthrough hit 'Diana'.
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1962
Birthday Birthday of Martyn Ware
Martyn Ware, co-founder of the Human League and Heaven 17, was born on July 28, 1956, in Sheffield, England.
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1966
Birthday Birthday of Jackie Joyner
Jackie Joyner of the R&B group Klymaxx was born on July 28, 1966.
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1973
#1 Hit Jim Croce hits No. 1 with 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown'
On July 28, 1973, Jim Croce started a two-week run atop the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown'.
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1979
#1 Hit Donna Summer leads with 'Bad Girls'
On July 28, 1979, Donna Summer's 'Bad Girls' was at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during its five-week reign.
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1984
#1 Hit Prince reaches No. 1 with 'When Doves Cry'
On July 28, 1984, Prince's 'When Doves Cry' was No. 1 in the US, part of its five-week stay at the top.
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1987
Release The Beatles issue live Hollywood album
On July 28, 1977, The Beatles released 'Live at the Hollywood Bowl,' their first official full-length live album.
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1990
#1 Hit New Kids top chart with 'Step by Step'
On July 28, 1990, New Kids on the Block were No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Step by Step'.
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1999
In Memoriam Charlie Byrd dies
Jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd, known for helping popularize bossa nova in the US, died on July 28, 1999, aged 74.
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2005
Milestone James Blunt reaches UK No. 1
On July 28, 2005, James Blunt's 'You're Beautiful' was the UK's best-selling single, beginning its rise to global success.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1985
Which charity single, featuring many major music stars, was released in 1985 to raise money for African famine relief?
"We Are the World" was released in 1985 by USA for Africa. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and became one of the year's biggest global hits.
Which science-fiction comedy film became a major box-office hit in 1985 with Michael J. Fox playing a teenager who travels through time?
"Back to the Future" was the hit 1985 film. It starred Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and became one of the most popular movies of the year.
Which animated children's TV series made its debut in 1985 featuring Autobots and Decepticons?
"The Transformers" debuted in 1985. The series helped turn the robot characters into a major worldwide pop-culture phenomenon.
Which famous ocean liner was discovered in 1985 after decades on the floor of the Atlantic?
The wreck of the RMS Titanic was discovered in 1985. A team led by Robert Ballard found it in the North Atlantic.
Which Live Aid event took place in 1985 as a landmark global music fundraiser?
Live Aid was the massive benefit concert held in 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. Its main concerts took place in London and Philadelphia and were broadcast around the world.
