Daily Archives: December 7, 2015

Probe pierces Jupiter’s clouds in first interior look at planet 20 years ago this hour (Dec 7 1995)


Video: 'Lessons from NASA's Galileo Probe | How the Universe Works'

(Thursday, December 7, 1995, 22:04 UTC) — A 746-pound probe from the Galileo spacecraft hurtled into Jupiter’s atmosphere today, sending back data to the mother-ship before it was presumably destroyed.

‘Broken Wings’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)

(Saturday, December 7, 1985)“Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 7/14, 1985). It was the group’s first of two number one hits on the chart (1985-1986).

‘Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves’ by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaks at #18 in USA 30 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)

(Saturday, December 7, 1985)“Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves” by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.