Video: 'The Day Police Dropped a Bomb On Philadelphia | I Was There'
(Monday, May 13, 1985, 5:27 p.m. EDT) — A confrontation between Philadelphia authorities and the radical group MOVE ended today as police dropped a bomb onto the group’s row house. Continue reading 11 killed as police helicopter bombs MOVE headquarters in Philadelphia 40 years ago this hour (May 13 1985)
(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “Crazy for You” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crazy for You’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)
(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Some Like It Hot’ by The Power Station peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)
(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “New Attitude” by Patti LaBelle peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘New Attitude’ by Patti LaBelle peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)
Video: 'Reagan at Bitburg May 5 1985) (Complete)' (coverage begins at 8:30 a.m. EDT)
(Sunday, May 5, 1985, 2:51 p.m. CEST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan presided over a wreath-laying today at the base of a brick cemetery tower looming over the graves of nearly 2,000 German soldiers, including 49 SS troops. Continue reading U.S. President Reagan sparks outrage with visit to German cemetery containing Nazi SS graves 40 years ago this hour (May 5 1985)
(Saturday, May 4, 1985) — “Obsession” by Animotion peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Obsession’ by Animotion peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (May 4 1985)
(Saturday, May 4, 1985) — “All She Wants to Do Is Dance” by Don Henley peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All She Wants to Do Is Dance’ by Don Henley peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (May 4 1985)
Video: 'The 1985 Launch of New Coke'
(Tuesday, April 23, 1985) — The Coca-Cola Co. announced today in a press conference at New York City’s Lincoln Center it was changing the secret flavor formula for Coke; negative public reaction would force the company to resume selling the original version.
(Saturday, April 20, 1985) — “Nightshift” by the Commodores peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nightshift’ by Commodores peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 20 1985)
Video: 'N Special Report: Reagan Presents Congressional Gold Medal to Elie Wiesel'
(Friday, April 19, 1985, 11:30-11:51 a.m. EST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan listened intently today as Elie Wiesel, chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, implored him to cancel a visit to a German cemetery where Nazi war dead are buried. Continue reading Elie Wiesel urges President Reagan to cancel visit to Nazi cemetery 40 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1985)
