Monthly Archives: August 2025

Air crash kills young citizen diplomat Samantha Smith 40 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1985)

1980s, Cold War


Video: 'Samantha Smith Dies - Archival Footage'

(Monday, August 25, 1985, at about 10:05 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — Samantha Smith, the 13-year-old schoolgirl whose letter to Soviet leader Yuri V. Andropov resulted in her peace tour of the communist country, was killed tonight with her father, Arthur, and six other people in a commuter plane crash near Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport in Auburn, Maine. Continue reading Air crash kills young citizen diplomat Samantha Smith 40 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1985) →

‘Born to Run’ studio album by Bruce Springsteen released 50 years ago today (Aug 25 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run (1975 - Full Album)' (8 clips)

(Tuesday, August 25, 1975) — Born to Run, the third studio album by the American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, was released today on Columbia Records. Continue reading ‘Born to Run’ studio album by Bruce Springsteen released 50 years ago today (Aug 25 1975) →

Captain Matthew Webb becomes first person to swim across English Channel 150 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1875)

1870s


Video: '25th August 1875: Captain Matthew Webb becomes the first person to swim the English Channel'

(Wednesday, August 25, 1875, 10:41 a.m. Central European Time) — Captain Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the English Channel today, traveling from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in 22 hours.

‘The Power of Love’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 24 1985)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, August 24, 1985) — “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 24/31, 1985). Continue reading ‘The Power of Love’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 24 1985) →

‘What About Love’ by Heart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 24 1985)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, August 24, 1985) — “What About Love” by Heart peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What About Love’ by Heart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 24 1985) →

‘Jesse’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #54 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 24 1985)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s

(Saturday, August 24, 1985) — “Jesse” by Julian Lennon peaked at #54 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jesse’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #54 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 24 1985) →

‘You Look Marvelous’ by Billy Crystal peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 24 1985)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, August 24, 1985) — “You Look Marvelous” by Billy Crystal peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Look Marvelous’ by Billy Crystal peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 24 1985) →

The Beach Boys begin recording tenth studio album 60 years ago today (Aug 23 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Beach Boys' Party (1965) full album stereo' (12 videos)

(Monday, August 23, 1965) — The Beach Boys began recording Beach Boys’ Party!, the band’s tenth studio album, today at United Western Recorders studios in Hollywood. Continue reading The Beach Boys begin recording tenth studio album 60 years ago today (Aug 23 1965) →

‘Fallin’ in Love’ by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Fallin’ in Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Fallin’ in Love’ by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975) →

‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ by War peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” by War peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ by War peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 23 1975) →