Category Archives: 1980s

‘Every Man Has a Woman’ Yoko Ono tribute album featuring newly released John Lennon track peaks at #75 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1984)

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Video: 'John Lennon - Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him'

(Saturday, November 10, 1984) — Every Man Has a Woman, a tribute album to ex-Beatle John Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, for her 50th birthday (purportedly one of Lennon’s uncompleted projects at the time of his 1980 assassination) featuring various artists (including Lennon’s version of the title track), peaked at #75 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘Every Man Has a Woman’ Yoko Ono tribute album featuring newly released John Lennon track peaks at #75 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1984) →

U.S. President Ronald Reagan re-elected, defeating former Vice President Walter Mondale 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1984 US Presidential Election - CBS Election Night Coverage - 7:00PM-1:53AM'

(Tuesday, November 6, 1984, during the 1984 presidential campaign) — Republican President Ronald Reagan of California was elected to a second term today, soundly defeating Democratic challenger former Vice President Walter Mondale of Minnesota. Continue reading U.S. President Ronald Reagan re-elected, defeating former Vice President Walter Mondale 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1984) →

‘Caribbean Queen’ by Billy Ocean peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 3, 1984) — “Caribbean Queen” by Billy Ocean peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 3/10, 1984). Continue reading ‘Caribbean Queen’ by Billy Ocean peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1984) →

India’s Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards, sparks nationwide unrest 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1984)

1980s


Video: 'ABC News Nightline: Indira Gandhi Assassination — 10/30/84'

(Wednesday, October 31, 1984, 9:20 a.m. India Standard Time) — Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated today at her New Delhi residence by two members of her personal bodyguard. Continue reading India’s Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards, sparks nationwide unrest 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1984) →

‘Some Guys Have All the Luck’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 27, 1984) — “Some Guys Have All the Luck” by Rod Stewart at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Some Guys Have All the Luck’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1984) →

Reagan and Mondale clash in fiery debate over leadership, foreign policy, and national security 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Reagan vs. Mondale: The second 1984 presidential debate'

(Sunday, October 21, 1984, 8:00-9:30 p.m.EDT; during the 1984 United States presidential debates) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter F. Mondale engaged in a heated debate tonight, sharply dividing over foreign policy and the President’s competence. Continue reading Reagan and Mondale clash in fiery debate over leadership, foreign policy, and national security 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1984) →