Today in Madonna History: November 23, 1996

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On November 23 1996, Madonna’s You Must Love Me hit #18 in the USA on the Billboard Hot 100.

Today in Madonna History: November 22, 2002

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On November 22 2002, the twentieth James Bond film,  Die Another Day,  was released by MGM.  Die Another Day was the fourth and last film to star Pierce Brosnan as James Bond.

Die Another Day was directed by Lee Tamahori.  The film marks the James Bond franchise’s 40th anniversary.  The series began in 1962 with Sean Connery.

The title song for Die Another Day was written and performed by Madonna, who also had a cameo in the film as Verity, a fencing instructor.

Madonna’s cameo as Verity:

Theatrical Trailer:

Today in Madonna History: November 21, 1992

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On November 21 1992, Madonna was named Most Popular International Solo Female Artist at the 2nd annual Australian Music Awards.

The above posted photo has nothing to do with the Australian Music Awards, but since Madonna did not attend, here’s a beautiful photo from that period in Madonna’s career.  Gorgeous!  

Today in Madonna History: November 19, 2003

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On November 19 2003, a new wax figure model of Madonna was unveiled at Madame Tussaud’s Museum in New York City.

Have you ever seen a wax figure model of Madonna at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum? What “version” of Madonna did you see? Did you like the interpretation? 

Today in Madonna History: November 18, 2002

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On November 18 2002, Madonna met Queen Elizabeth II at the world premiere of Die Another Day at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

Isn’t Madonna adorable when she’s nervous? 

Today in Madonna History: November 16, 2002

dieanotherday-a dieanotherday-b dieanotherday-c dieanotherday-d dieanotherday-e dieanotherday-f On November 16 2002, Madonna’s Die Another Day hit #1 in Canada, Italy and Spain.

Today in Madonna History: November 14, 1998

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On November 14 1998, Madonna was the subject of a press conference at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden – her first visit to Sweden in 8 years.