Notable Events of the Year In March, 13 of the top 40 albums featured female singers, a record. In October there was another first -- the first time that the top three singles on the US chart were by solo female artists (Tina Turner, Janet Jackson and Cyndi Lauper.) In November, female artists held the top five spots on the UK singles chart. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Afternoon Thread: Top Music of 1986
1986
Wednesday Open Thread: Pop Culture of 1986
Children of the 80s! Rise up!! Top TV Shows of 1986. 1. The Cosby Show … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Pop Culture of 1986
Wednesday Afternoon Thread: Top Songs of 1986
Yes! Children of the 80s, rejoice! The albums Control by Janet Jackson, Sweet Love by Anita Baker released among others, helluva year! That's What Friends Are For - Dionne, Elton, Stevie & Gladys … [Read more...] about Wednesday Afternoon Thread: Top Songs of 1986
Wednesday Open Thread: 1986
We continue our look at the decades leading to 2016. January January 1 Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which later becomes the European Union. Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands and is separated from the Netherlands Antilles. The Province of Flevoland is established in the Netherlands. UNIDO becomes a specialised … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: 1986