30 Years Ago - 1996 Sublime released their third self-titled album. This was the first released after the death of singer Bradley Nowell. "What I Got" peaked at #29, #39 Adult Pop Airplay, #1 Alternative Airplay and #11 Mainstream Rock. "Santeria" peaked at #3 Alternative Airplay, #43 Radio Songs, #38 Adult Pop Airplay. "Wrong Way" charted #3 Alternative Airplay and #47 Radio Songs. "Doin' Time" made #28 Alternative Airplay and #87 Hot 100.
40 Years Ago - 1986 Samantha Fox released her debut album Touch Me. The record company was looking for a British Madonna. "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" peaked at #4 and #41 Club. "Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)" only made #87. (yea..you've never heard this)
40 Years Ago - 1986 Culture Club released their fourth album From Luxury to Heartache. This was the last Culture Club album at the time, as Boy George was being dragged down by his drug addiction. "Move Away" became the last Top 40 hit in the US peaking at #12, #11 AC, #4 Club, #87 R&B.