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)
(Saturday, August 2, 1986) — “Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 2/9, 1986). Continue reading ‘Glory of Love’ by Peter Cetera peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 2 1986)
(Saturday, August 2, 1986) — “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)’ by Pet Shop Boys peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 2 1986)
(Saturday, July 26, 1986) — “Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sledgehammer’ by Peter Gabriel peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
(Saturday, July 26, 1986) — “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
(Saturday, July 26, 1986) — “Modern Woman” by Billy Joel peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Modern Woman’ by Billy Joel peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
Video: 'Castle in the Sky' trailer
(Friday, July 25, 1986) — Castle in the Sky, a Japanese animated adventure film about a young boy and a girl who, with a magic crystal, must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle, premiered on today at the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan. Continue reading ‘Castle in the Sky’ premieres in Tokyo 40 years ago today (Jul 25 1986)
Video: 'Prince Andrew and Sarah Royal Wedding'
(Wednesday, July 23, 1986, 11:30 a.m. BST) — Britain’s Prince Andrew, 26, married Sarah Ferguson, 26, today at Westminster Abbey in London. Continue reading Britain’s Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson 40 years ago this hour (July 23 1986)
Video: 'July 19, 1986 - The wedding of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg'
(Saturday, July 19, 1986, 3:00 p.m. EDT) — Caroline Kennedy, 28, the only daughter of the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy, married exhibit designer Edwin Schlossberg, 41, today at Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville, Massachusetts.
(Saturday, July 19, 1986) — “Invisible Touch” by Genesis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Invisible Touch’ by Genesis peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 19 1986)
