Video: '"The Movie Life of George" (1989)'
(Saturday, October 1, 1988) — Former Beatle George Harrison was honored tonight at a party at Shepperton Film Studios in London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Handmade Films. Continue reading George Harrison celebrates 10th anniversary of Handmade Films 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1988)
(Saturday, October 1, 1988) — “One Good Woman” by Peter Cetera peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘One Good Woman’ by Peter Cetera peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1988)
Video: 'Cinema Paradiso' trailer
(Thursday, September 29, 1988) — Cinema Paradiso, an Italian drama film about a boy coming of age in WWII Italy who develops a lifelong love affair with movies, premiered today at the Bari EuropaCinema Festival in Bari, Italy. Continue reading ‘Cinema Paradiso’ premieres in Bari, Italy 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1988)
Video: '1988 Presidential Candidates Debate 1 - September 25, 1988'
(Sunday, September 25, 1988, 8:00-9:30 p.m. EDT; during the United States presidential election, 1988 campaign) — U.S. Vice President and Republican presidential nominee George H.W. Bush and Massachusetts Governor and Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis clashed over deficits, drugs and the Pledge of Allegiance in their first of two debates tonight at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Continue reading Bush, Dukakis clash on deficits, drugs in first debate 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1988)
(Saturday, September 24, 1988) — “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sep. 24, Oct. 1, 1988). Continue reading ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ by Bobby McFerrin peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1988)
(Saturday, September 10, 1988) — “Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sep. 10/17, 1988) Continue reading ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’ by Guns N’ Roses peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1988)
(Saturday, September 10, 1988) — “Simply Irresistible” by Robert Palmer peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Simply Irresistible’ by Robert Palmer peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1988)
(Saturday, September 10, 1988) — “Another Part of Me” by Michael Jackson peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Another Part of Me’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #11 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1988)
Video: 'Bea Arthur @ The Emmy Awards 1988'
(Sunday, August 28, 1988, 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. EDT) — thirtysomething won four major awards at the 40th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, including Outstanding Drama Series. Continue reading ‘thirtysomething’ and ‘The Wonder Years’ big winners at Emmy Awards 30 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1988)
(Saturday, August 27, 1988) — “Monkey” by George Michael peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 1988) Continue reading ‘Monkey’ by George Michael peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1988)
