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(Sunday, October 5, 1986, approximately 12:45 p.m. CST) — In an incident that helped expose the Iran-Contra affair, a plane secretly ferrying supplies to Nicaraguan Contra rebels was shot down over southern Nicaragua today by Sandinista forces. Continue reading Plane shot down over southern Nicaragua, exposing Iran–Contra affair 40 years ago this hour (Oct 5 1986)
(Saturday, October 4, 1986) — “Love Comes Quickly” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Comes Quickly’ by Pet Shop Boys peaks at #62 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 4 1986)
(Saturday, September 27, 1986) — “Walk This Way” by Run–D.M.C. peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walk This Way’ by Run–D.M.C. peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1986)
(Saturday, September 27, 1986) — “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, fueled by an appearance in the films Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (featuring The Beatles’ original recording) and Back to School (a cover version by comedian Rodney Dangerfield) (The Beatles’ recording peaked at #2 in 1964). Continue reading ‘Twist and Shout’ by The Beatles peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago today in second Billboard appearance (Sep 27 1986)
(Friday, September 26, 1986, 11:02 a.m. EDT) — William Hubbs Rehnquist took his oath today as the 16th Chief Justice of the United States, and Antonin Scalia took his as the newest Associate Justice. Continue reading Rehnquist, Scalia take their places on U.S. Supreme Court 40 years ago this hour (Sep 26 1986)
(Saturday, September 20, 1986) — “Stuck with You” by Huey Lewis and the News peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 20/27, Oct. 4, 1986). Continue reading ‘Stuck with You’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1986)
(Saturday, September 20, 1986) — “Words Get in the Way” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Words Get in the Way’ by Miami Sound Machine peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1986)
(Saturday, September 13, 1986) — “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Take My Breath Away’ by Berlin peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 13 1986)
(Saturday, September 13, 1986) — “Dancing on the Ceiling” by Lionel Richie peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’ by Lionel Richie peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 13 1986)
