Daily Archives: December 8, 2025

’12 Monkeys’ post-apocalyptic science fiction thriller film premieres in New York City 30 years ago tonight (Dec 8 1995)


Video: '12 Monkeys' trailer

(Friday, December 8, 1995, evening EST)12 Monkeys, a crime film about a convict of the future who is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet, premiered tonight at Gotham Cinema in New York City. Continue reading ’12 Monkeys’ post-apocalyptic science fiction thriller film premieres in New York City 30 years ago tonight (Dec 8 1995)

Surviving members of Grateful Dead announce break up 30 years ago today (Dec 8 1995)


Video: 'Grateful Dead USA TV 90's Documentary VHS master'

(Friday, December 8, 1995) — The surviving members of the rock band Grateful Dead announced today in a statement that they were breaking up after 30 years, four months after the death of lead guitarist Jerry Garcia.

George Harrison releases ‘This Guitar (Can’t Keep from Crying)’/’Maya Love’ single 50 years ago today (Dec 8 1975)


Video: 'George Harrison Rarities Disc 1 Track 17 - This Guitar (Can’t Keep From Crying) (45 Edit)'

(Monday, December 8, 1975) — The single “This Guitar (Can’t Keep from Crying)“/”Maya Love” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the U.S. (Feb. 6, 1976, in the UK), the second single from his album Extra Texture (Read All About It). Continue reading George Harrison releases ‘This Guitar (Can’t Keep from Crying)’/’Maya Love’ single 50 years ago today (Dec 8 1975)

‘It’s Been a Long, Long Time’ by Bing Crosby with Les Paul And His Trio peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Dec 8 1945)

(Saturday, December 8, 1945) — “It’s Been a Long, Long Time” by Bing Crosby with Les Paul And His Trio was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart for one week.