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.
(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).
(Saturday, December 7, 1985) — “Never” by Heart peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(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.
(Saturday, December 7, 1985) — “Wrap Her Up” by Elton John (with George Michael) peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Heat' trailer
(Wednesday, December 6, 1995, evening PST) — Heat, a crime film about a group of five lifetime robbers who plan one last heist, premiered tonight at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California.
Directed by Michael Mann, the film starred Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Mykelti Williamson, Wes Studi, Ted Levine, Jon Voight and Val Kilmer.
(Saturday, December 6, 1975) — “Sky High” by Jigsaw peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Monday, December 6, 1965) — The Beatles’ Million Sellers, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks released by the Beatles that sold over 1 million copies each.
Video: 'The 13th Amendment'
(Wednesday, December 6, 1865) — The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude (except as punishment for a crime), was ratified today as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse it.
Video: 'A Night at the Opera' trailer
(Friday, December 6, 1935, doors opened at 10:15 a.m. EST) — A Night at the Opera, a comedy film about three zanies who turn an operatic performance into chaos in their efforts to promote their protege’s romance with the leading lady, opened today at the Capitol in New York City.
Directed by Sam Wood, the film starred Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kitty Carlisle, Allan Jones and Margaret Dumont.
