Today in Madonna History: July 16, 1985

madonna_penthouse_magazine

On July 16 1985, the Penthouse magazine issue of nude Madonna photos was released.

Today in Madonna History: July 15, 1990

image

On July 15 1990, Madonna’s Hanky Panky single was released in the UK.

Today in Madonna History: July 14, 2003

madonna_hollywood_1 madonna_hollywood_2

On July 14 2003, Madonna’s Hollywood was released as the second single from the American Life album.  The song was written and produced by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï.

Today in Madonna History: July 13, 1985

live aid 2live aid 1Live Aid 3Live Aid 4Live Aid GroupLive Aid Band

On July 13 1985, Madonna performed Into The Groove, Holiday, Love Makes The World Go Round and joins The Thompson Twins for a rendition of The Beatles’ Revolution at the Live Aid benefit concert at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, PA.

Today in Madonna History: July 12, 2013

rocco_ritchie

On July 12 2013, Madonna and ex-husband Guy Ritchie reunited to celebrate son Rocco’s bar mitzvah, and according to “sources” it was a joyful occasion for all.  The bar mitzvah took place at the Kabbalah Centre in New York City.

Today in Madonna History: July 11, 1987

madonna_true_blue_5_certification

On July 11 1987, Madonna’s True Blue album was certified 5x platinum (5 million units) in the USA.  The album went on to sell an estimated 19 million units worldwide.

Today in Madonna History: July 10, 1985

madonna_playboy

Madonna I'm Not Ashamed

On July 10 1985, The Playboy magazine issue of nude Madonna photos was released.