On this day in 1988 – Bon Jovi Hits Number One with ‘Bad Medicine’ Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Bob Ballard On this day in 1988 – Bon Jovi started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with lead single from the band’s album New Jersey, ‘Bad Medicine’, which became the group’s third US No.1, and a No.17 hit in the UK.