(Saturday, October 5, 1985) — “Cry” by Godley & Creme peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cry’ by Godley & Creme peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 5 1985)
Category Archives: 1980s
‘The Real Thing, Part 2’ episode airs on ‘Family Ties’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1985)
Video: 'The Real Thing Pt. 2'
(Thursday, October 3, 1985, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — As Ellen prepares to leave town to marry her fiancé Dennis, both she and Alex must decide whether or not they really care about each other on tonight’s episode of the NBC-TV sitcom Family Ties. Continue reading ‘The Real Thing, Part 2’ episode airs on ‘Family Ties’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1985)
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Actor Rock Hudson, 59, dies after battling AIDS 40 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1985)
Video: 'Rock Hudson dies of AIDS at 59 | Watch original 1985 WABC news coverage'
(Wednesday, October 2, 1985, at around 9:00 a.m. PDT) — Rock Hudson, the actor whose handsome looks and flair for comedy made him a romantic idol of the 1950’s and 60’s, died today in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles. Continue reading Actor Rock Hudson, 59, dies after battling AIDS 40 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1985)
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‘MacGyver’ action-adventure television series debuts on ABC 40 years ago this hour (Sep 29 1985)
Video: 'Macgyver S1 Ep1 (Pilot) Sum-up'
(Sunday, September 29, 1985, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — MacGyver, an action-adventure television series that follows secret agent Angus MacGyver (played by Richard Dean Anderson), debuted tonight on ABC.
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‘Freedom’ by Wham! peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 28 1985)
(Saturday, September 28, 1985) — “Freedom” by Wham! peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Freedom’ by Wham! peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 28 1985)
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‘Don’t Lose My Number’ by Phil Collins peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 28 1985)
(Saturday, September 28, 1985) — “Don’t Lose My Number” by Phil Collins peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Lose My Number’ by Phil Collins peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 28 1985)
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‘Cagney & Lacey,’ ‘The Cosby Show’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1985)
(Sunday, September 22, 1985, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Cagney & Lacey picked up four awards at the 37th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. Continue reading ‘Cagney & Lacey,’ ‘The Cosby Show’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1985)
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First ‘Farm Aid’ benefit concert raises $9 million 40 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1985)
Video: 'Farm Aid 1985' (134 videos)
(Sunday, September 22, 1985, 10:00 a.m.-midnight CDT) — The first Farm Aid, a concert staged to raise money for family farmers in the United States, was held today at University of Illinois’ Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, featuring rock and country music artists like John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and Neil Young. Continue reading First ‘Farm Aid’ benefit concert raises $9 million 40 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1985)
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‘Money for Nothing’ by Dire Straits peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)
(Saturday, September 21, 1985) — “Money for Nothing‘ by Dire Straits peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 21/28, Oct. 5, 1985). Continue reading ‘Money for Nothing’ by Dire Straits peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)
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‘Cherish’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)
(Saturday, September 21, 1985) — “Cherish” by Kool & the Gang peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Cherish’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)
