Video: 'The Preppy Killer | Full Episode'
(Tuesday, August 26, 1986, at about 6:15 a.m. EDT) — In the so-called “Preppy Murder Case,” 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was found strangled this morning in New York City’s Central Park near Fifth Avenue and 83rd Street, behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Continue reading Body of ‘Preppy Killer’ victim found in New York’s Central Park 40 years ago this hour (Aug 26 1986)
Video: '1986 Paul McCartney Interview with Rona Elliott'
(Monday, August 25, 1986, 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney today began a four-part interview with Rona Elliott on NBC’s Today show, recorded in mid-July at his MPL offices in London to promote his forthcoming studio album, Press to Play. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed on ‘Today’ 40 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1986)
Video: 'Paul McCartney On Entertainment This Week'
(Saturday, August 23, 1986) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed by Barbara Howar for today’s special edition of Entertainment This Week, recorded in mid July 1986 as the ex-Beatle’s MPL offices in London to promote the release of his new studio album Press to Play.
Video: 'The Lake Nyos Disaster: The Silent Death That Killed Hundreds'
(Thursday, August 21, 1986, 9:30 p.m. West Africa Time) — A sudden release of carbon dioxide from Lake Nyos in northwestern Cameroon killed 1,746 people and about 3,500 livestock tonight in one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country’s history. Continue reading Deadly gas cloud kills 1,746 at Cameroon’s Lake Nyos 40 years ago this hour (Aug 21 1986)
Video: 'ABC Eyewitness News, NY (Aug 20, 1986) - Edmond, OK post office shooting'
(Wednesday, August 20, 1986, c. 7:00–7:15 a.m. CDT) — Mail carrier Patrick Sherrill, 44, opened fire in a crowded post office in Edmond, Oklahoma, this morning, killing 14 workers and injuring six others before killing himself with a bullet in the head. Continue reading Mail carrier ‘goes postal’ in deadliest workplace shooting in U.S. history 40 years ago this hour (Aug 20 1986)
(Saturday, August 16, 1986) — “Papa Don’t Preach” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 16/23, 1986). Continue reading ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 16 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Mad About You” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Mad About You’ by Belinda Carlisle peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Taken In” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Taken In’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “If Looks Could Kill” by Heart peaked at #54 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Stand by Me' trailer
(Wednesday, August 6, 1986) — Stand by Me, a coming-of-age comedy-drama adventure film about four friends who share a rite of passage on a long walk to view a dead body, premiered today at the Academy Theatre (specifically at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater) at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California Continue reading ‘Stand by Me’ premieres in Beverly Hills 40 years ago today (Aug 6 1986)
