Category Archives: 1980s

Six U.S. diplomats, hidden by Canada, safely smuggled out of Iran 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 1980)

1980s


Video: 'Six US Diplomats Escape Iran Disguised as Canadians - CBS Evening News - January 29, 1980'

(Monday, January 28, 1980; during the Canadian Caper, part of the Iran hostage crisis) — Six U.S. diplomats who had avoided being taken hostage by Iranian students at their embassy in Tehran on Nov. 4, 1979, and hid for three months in the Canadian embassy boarded a Swissair flight to Zürich at the Mehrabad Airport in Tehran and escaped Iran today with the help of Canadian diplomats. Continue reading Six U.S. diplomats, hidden by Canada, safely smuggled out of Iran 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 1980) →

‘I Wanna Be Your Lover’ by Prince peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1980)

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(Saturday, January 26, 1980) — “I Wanna Be Your Lover” by Prince peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Wanna Be Your Lover’ by Prince peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1980) →

Paul McCartney arrives in Amsterdam following Tokyo ordeal 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1980)

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Video: 'Popjournaal - Paul McCartney Arrest in Japan - 1980'

(Saturday, January 26, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney, deported from Japan for alleged possession of marijuana, arrived in Amsterdam today en route home to Britain. Continue reading Paul McCartney arrives in Amsterdam following Tokyo ordeal 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1980) →

Paul McCartney released from Japanese jail 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1980)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney Released from Prison in Japan to Screaming Fans - CBS Evening News - January 25, 1980'

(Friday, January 25, 1980, 4:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Paul McCartney was released from the Metropolitan Tokyo Detention Center this afternoon and deported after the prosecutor’s office decided the former Beatle had “been punished enough” for allegedly trying to smuggle marijuana into Japan 10 days ago. Continue reading Paul McCartney released from Japanese jail 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1980) →

‘Rock with You’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)

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(Saturday, January 19, 1980) — “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 19/26, Feb. 2/9, 1980). Continue reading ‘Rock with You’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980) →

‘We Don’t Talk Anymore’ by Cliff Richard peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)

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(Saturday, January 19, 1980) — “We Don’t Talk Anymore” by Cliff Richard peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘We Don’t Talk Anymore’ by Cliff Richard peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980) →

‘Jane’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)

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(Saturday, January 19, 1980) — “Jane” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jane’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980) →

Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980)

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Video: '1980 Paul McCartney Busted in Japan'

(Thursday, January 17, 1980) — Narcotics agents questioned Paul McCartney today about the half-pound of marijuana he allegedly brought into the country, then officers led him past a crowd of shouting Japanese fans to his second night in jail. Continue reading Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980) →

Paul McCartney arrested in Japan on marijuana charge 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1980)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney Arrested in Tokyo on Marijuana Possession - CBS Evening News - January 16, 1980'

(Wednesday, January 16, 1980, 3:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was taken into custody for alleged possession of about a half-pound of marijuana after arriving at Tokyo International Airport today, Japanese customs officials said. Continue reading Paul McCartney arrested in Japan on marijuana charge 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1980) →

‘Ladies’ Night’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1980)

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(Saturday, January 12, 1980) — “Ladies’ Night” by Kool & the Gang peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ladies’ Night’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1980) →