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‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ premieres at US Film Festival in Utah 40 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1986)


Video: 'Hannah and Her Sisters' trailer

(Saturday, January 25, 1986, 4:00 p.m. MST)Hannah and Her Sisters, a comedy-drama film about three sisters who deal with their tangled relationships amidst the wonders of New York City, premiered today at the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, Utah, during the US Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ premieres at US Film Festival in Utah 40 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1986)

‘Talk to Me’ by Stevie Nicks peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)

(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “Talk to Me” by Stevie Nicks peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Talk to Me’ by Stevie Nicks peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)

‘My Hometown’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)

(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Hometown’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)

‘Walk of Life’ by Dire Straits peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)

(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “Walk of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walk of Life’ by Dire Straits peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)

‘Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)

(Saturday, January 24, 1976) — “Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” by Diana Ross peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)

‘I Love Music’ by The O’Jays peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)

(Saturday, January 24, 1976) — “I Love Music” by The O’Jays peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Love Music’ by The O’Jays peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)

‘Fly Away’ by John Denver peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)

(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Fly Away” by John Denver (with Olivia Newton-John on backup vocals) peaks at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fly Away’ by John Denver peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)

Clinton offers challenge to nation, declaring, ‘era of big government is over’ 30 years ago this hour (Jan 23 1996)


Video: 'From the archives: Clinton says "era of big government is over" in 1996 State of the Union address'

(Tuesday, January 23, 1996, 9:14 p.m. EST) — Offering his own idea of limited government to compete with the Republican vision, U.S. President Bill Clinton tonight challenged the nation to provide enough educational opportunities, economic security and freedom from crime to allow Americans to make the most of an “age of possibility.”

In an election-year State of the Union Message intended far more for voters than for the Republican-controlled Congress, Clinton separated himself from Democratic orthodoxy, twice pronouncing that the “era of big government is over.”

‘Donny & Marie’ variety series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Jan 23 1976)


Video: 'The Donny & Marie Show -- The Opening of the First Show'

(Friday, January 23, 1976, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST)Donny & Marie, the first variety television show hosted by a brother and sister team, Donny and Marie Osmond, premiered tonight on ABC.

Rick Nelson performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 23 1966)


Video: 'Ricky Nelson "Your Kind Of Lovin'" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, January 23, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Rick Nelson performed “Your Kind of Lovin” and “Fire Breathin’ Dragon” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Rick Nelson performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 23 1966)