(Saturday, June 1, 1985) — “Axel F” by Harold Faltermeyer peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Axel F’ by Harold Faltermeyer peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (June 1 1985)
Category Archives: 1980s
‘Say You’re Wrong’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #21 in USA 40 years ago today (June 1 1985)
(Saturday, June 1, 1985) — “Say You’re Wrong” by Julian Lennon peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Say You’re Wrong’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #21 in USA 40 years ago today (June 1 1985)
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‘Ran’ epic historical action drama previewed at Tokyo International Film Festival 40 years ago today (May 31 1985)
Video: 'Ran' trailer
(Friday, May 31, 1985) — Ran, a Japanese-French jidaigeki epic film about how an aging lord’s decision to retire brings out the worst in his sons, was previewed today at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Ran’ epic historical action drama previewed at Tokyo International Film Festival 40 years ago today (May 31 1985)
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‘Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour’ filmed in Detroit 40 years ago this hour (May 25 1985)
Video: 'Madonna - The Virgin Tour 1985 [Remastered]'
(Saturday, May 25, 1985, approximately 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour, the first video album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, was filmed tonight during a performance at Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan, as part of her The Virgin Tour, for release on Nov. 13, 1985.
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‘Everything She Wants’ by Wham! peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 25 1985)
(Saturday, May 25, 1985) — “Everything She Wants” by Wham! peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 25, June 1, 1985). Continue reading ‘Everything She Wants’ by Wham! peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 25 1985)
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1985 Bangladesh cyclone kills 11,069 people 40 years ago this hour (May 25 1985)
Video: ''Bangladesh Cyclone' DEC Appeal, John Craven BBC 1985'
(Saturday, May 25, 1985, cyclone made landfall around midnight Bangladesh Standard Time near Chittagong, Bangladesh) — A cyclone and tidal surge devastated the southern coast of Bangladesh and offshore islands today, killing more than 11,000 people, flattening houses and destroying crops.
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James Bond feature film ‘A View to a Kill’ premieres in San Francisco 40 years ago this hour (May 22 1985)
Video: 'James Bond Day in The City - This Forgotten Day in S.F.'
(Wednesday, May 22, 1985, scheduled for 7:15 p.m. PDT) — James Bond is pitted against Max Zorin, who plans to destroy California’s Silicon Valley, in A View to a Kill, which premiered today in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts. Continue reading James Bond feature film ‘A View to a Kill’ premieres in San Francisco 40 years ago this hour (May 22 1985)
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‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ by Simple Minds peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
(Saturday, May 18, 1985) — “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ by Simple Minds peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
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‘Smooth Operator’ by Sade peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
(Saturday, May 18, 1985) — “Smooth Operator” by Sade peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Smooth Operator’ by Sade peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
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‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
(Saturday, May 18, 1985) — “Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
