Video: 'Aliens' trailer
(Wednesday, July 14, 1986, evening PDT) — Aliens, a science fiction action horror film that follows Ellen Ripley as she returns to the planet where her crew encountered the hostile Alien creature, this time accompanied by a unit of space marines, premiered tonight at Avco Centre Cinemas in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Aliens’ premieres in Westwood, California 40 years ago today (Jul 14 1986)
(Saturday, July 14, 1956) — “I’m in Love Again” by Fats Domino peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Most Played in Jukeboxes chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m in Love Again’ by Fats Domino peaks at #3 in USA 70 years ago today (Jul 14 1956)
Video: 'The Details of Mass Murderer Richard Speck | Oxygen'
(Wednesday, July 13, 1966, 11:00 p.m. CDT) — Drifter Richard Speck forced his way into a nurses’ dormitory near South Chicago Community Hospital tonight, then bound and strangled eight student nurses during an hours-long rampage that remains one of the most notorious mass murders in U.S. history. Continue reading Eight student nurses murdered by Richard Speck in a Chicago dormitory 60 years ago this hour (Jul 13 1966)
(Saturday, July 13, 1996) — “How Do U Want It“/”California Love” by 2Pac featuring K-Ci & JoJo featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 13/20, 1996). Continue reading ‘How Do U Want It’/’California Love’ by 2Pac featuring K-Ci & JoJo featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (July 13 1996)
Video: 'Barbara Jordan 1976 DNC Keynote' (3 videos)
(Monday, July 12, 1976, evening EDT) — Rep. Barbara Jordan electrified delegates tonight of the 1976 Democratic National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City with a driving keynote speech warning of the danger of America becoming a “collection of interest groups, each seeking to fulfill private dreams.” Continue reading Barbara Jordan first African-American to deliver convention keynote address 50 years ago tonight (Jul 12 1976)
(Saturday, July 12, 1986) — “Holding Back the Years” by Simply Red peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Holding Back the Years’ by Simply Red peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)
(Saturday, July 12, 1986) — “Your Wildest Dreams” by The Moody Blues peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Your Wildest Dreams’ by The Moody Blues peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)
(Saturday, July 12, 1986) — “Tuff Enuff” by The Fabulous Thunderbirds peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tuff Enuff’ by The Fabulous Thunderbirds peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)
(Saturday, July 12, 1986) — “Like a Rock” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Like a Rock’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)
Video: 'Classic Game Show - The Newlywed Game 02'
(Monday, July 11, 1966, 2:00 p.m. EDT) — The Newlywed Game, a game show that pits newly married couples against each other in a series of revealing question rounds to determine how well the spouses know or do not know each other, premiered today on ABC-TV, hosted by Bob Eubanks.
