Video: '1986 World Series, Game 7: Red Sox @ Mets'
(Monday, October 27, 1986, at about 8:15-11:26 p.m. EDT) — The New York Mets won the 1986 World Series tonight, beating the Boston Red Sox 8-5 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading New York Mets win World Series in seven games 40 years ago this hour (Oct 27 1986)
Video: '1986 World Series, Game 6: Red Sox @ Mets'
(Sunday, October 26, 1986, 12:32 a.m. EDT) — In Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, the New York Mets rallied early this morning for three runs with two outs in the 10th inning, defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-5 and forcing a seventh game on Boston first baseman Bill Buckner’s error on Mookie Wilson’s slow grounder. Continue reading Bill Buckner’s error completes stunning Red Sox collapse in game 6 of World Series 40 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1986)
(Saturday, October 25, 1986) — “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Oct. 25, Nov. 2, 1986). Continue reading ‘True Colors’ by Cyndi Lauper peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 25 1986)
Video: 'President Reagans Remarks on Signing the Tax Reform Act of 1986 - 10/22/86'
(Wednesday, October 22, 1986, 11:00 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan, culminating a two-year odyssey that was fraught with perils at nearly every turn, signed into law today a sweeping tax overhaul measure that slashes rates to the lowest level since the Great Depression and curtails many widely used business and personal tax breaks.
(Saturday, October 18, 1986) — “A Matter of Trust” by Billy Joel peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Matter of Trust’ by Billy Joel peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 18 1986)
Video: 'Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize October 14 1986'
(Tuesday, October 14, 1986, 11:00 a.m. CET) — Human rights advocate Elie Wiesel, who survived Nazi death camps to become a witness against forgetfulness and violence, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today. Continue reading Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize 40 years ago this hour (Oct 14 1986)
(Saturday, October 11, 1986) — “When I Think of You” by Janet Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Oct. 11/18, 1986). Continue reading ‘When I Think of You’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1986)
(Saturday, October 11, 1986) — “Two of Hearts” by Stacey Q peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Two of Hearts’ by Stacey Q peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 11 1986)
(Saturday, October 11, 1986) — “Throwing It All Away” by Genesis peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Throwing It All Away’ by Genesis peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 11 1986)
(Saturday, October 11, 1986) — “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Missionary Man’ by Eurythmics peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 11 1986)
