On June 28 1990, Madonna’s Vogue single was certified double platinum (2 million units) – the biggest-selling single by a female artist ever at the time.
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Today in Madonna History: June 27, 1987
On June 27 1987, Madonna opened her 19-city North American leg of the Who’s That Girl World Tour 1987 at the Orange Bowl in Miami Florida.
Today in Madonna History: June 26, 2013
On June 26 2013, upon hearing the Supreme Court’s rulings on DOMA and Prop 8, Madonna made this statement:
“What a way to start my day!! I’m wearing a smile from ear to ear. There is a G-D! Justice is served. Hallelujah!!”
Today in Madonna History: June 25, 1992
On June 25 1992, Madonna attended the New York premiere of A League Of Their Own at the Ziegfeld Theatre.
Today in Madonna History: June 24, 1985
On June 24 1985, Madonna and Sean Penn announced that they would marry on August 16, 1985.
Today in Madonna History: June 23, 1990
On June 23 1990, Madonna’s I’m Breathless: Music from and Inspired by the Film Dick Tracy hit #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in the USA.
After the filming of Dick Tracy was complete, Madonna began work on the film’s soundrack, with songwriter Stephen Sondheim, producer Patrick Leonard and engineer Bill Bottrell. She also worked with producer Shep Pettibone on the album’s first single, Vogue. The album was recorded within three weeks in California.
Today in Madonna History: June 22, 2013
On June 22, 2013, Madonna’s The MDNA Tour aired on EPIX.
You can call her the Queen of Pop or you can call her the Material Girl, but there’s no moniker quite so evocative as simply: Madonna. The seven-time Grammy Award winner returns to the stage in an epic world tour billed as “a journey from darkness to light.” And whether you’re in it for Madonna’s trademark blend of controversial themes and killer dance moves, or simply some delicious pop hooks, you won’t be disappointed.
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