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


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(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)


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(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)


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(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.

NASA probe pierces Jupiter’s clouds in first interior look at planet 30 years ago this hour (Dec 7 1995)


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(Thursday, December 7, 1995, 22:04 UTC) — A science probe riding aboard NASA’s Galileo spacecraft pierced Jupiter’s cloud tops today, giving researchers their first direct look inside the giant planet’s turbulent atmosphere. Continue reading NASA probe pierces Jupiter’s clouds in first interior look at planet 30 years ago this hour (Dec 7 1995)

‘Broken Wings’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #1 in USA 40 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). Continue reading ‘Broken Wings’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)

‘Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves’ by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaks at #18 in USA 40 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. Continue reading ‘Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves’ by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)

‘Wrap Her Up’ by Elton John peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)

(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. Continue reading ‘Wrap Her Up’ by Elton John peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)

‘Nuttin’ for Christmas’ by Art Mooney with Barry Gordon debuts at #62 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 7 1955)

(Saturday, December 7, 1955) — “Nuttin’ for Christmas” by Art Mooney and His Orchestra, with six-year-old Barry Gordon as lead vocalist debuted at #62 on today’s Billboard “The Top 100” chart (for survey week ending November 30). Continue reading ‘Nuttin’ for Christmas’ by Art Mooney with Barry Gordon debuts at #62 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 7 1955)