This Week in Billboard Chart History: In 1989, Madonna’s ‘Like a Prayer’ Led the Billboard 200
April 22, 1989 Madonna‘s Like a Prayer ascended to the top of the Billboard 200. The set spawned smashes in the title cut, “Express Yourself,” “Cherish” (both reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100), “Oh Father” (No. 20) and “Keep It Together” (No. 8). More at Billboard

