Video: 'The Color Purple' trailer
(Monday, December 16, 1985) — The Color Purple, a period drama film about a young African-American woman who fights for independence during the early years of the 20th century, premiered tonight at Cinemas 1, 2 & 3 at 1001 3rd Avenue in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Color Purple’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago tonight (Dec 16 1985)
Video: 'The Paul Castellano Hit (Gotti, 1996)'
(Monday, December 16, 1985, at about 5:26 p.m. EST) — Organized-crime chief Paul Castellano, 70, and his bodyguard were shot to death today outside Sparks Steak House restaurant at 210 East 46th Street near Third Avenue in New York City on orders from John Gotti. Continue reading Organized-crime chief Paul Castellano shot dead stepping from car 40 years ago this hour (Dec 16 1985)
(Saturday, December 16, 1995) — “Beautiful Life” by Ace of Base peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Beautiful Life’ by Ace of Base peaks at #15 in USA 30 years ago today (Dec 16 1995)
Video: 'President Reagan's Remarks at a Service in Fort Campbell, Kentucky'
(Monday, December 16, 1985, 10:38 a.m. CST) — Saying that “love is never wasted, love is never lost,” U.S. President Ronald Reagan came to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, today to embrace weeping families of the 248 American soldiers who died in a plane crash in Gander, Newfoundland on Dec. 12, 1985. Continue reading ‘Love is never lost’ Reagan tells crash victims’ grieving families 40 years ago this hour (Dec 16 1985)
