Category Archives: 1980s

Deadliest peacetime maritime disaster in history 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1987)

1980s


Video: 'Asia's Titanic, MV Dona Paz by National Geographic Channel'

(Sunday, December 20, 1987, 10:30 p.m. Philippine Standard Time) — In the deadliest peacetime maritime disaster in history, estimated 4,386 people were killed tonight when the MV Doña Paz, a Philippine-registered passenger ferry, sank after colliding with the oil tanker MT Vector at Dumali Point, along the Tablas Strait, near Marinduque, while traveling from Leyte island to the Philippine capital of Manila. Continue reading Deadliest peacetime maritime disaster in history 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1987) →

Paul Simon joins Paul Simon on ‘Saturday Night Live’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1987)

1980s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'MONOLOGUE: PAUL SIMON AND PAUL SIMON'

(Saturday, December 19, 1987, 11:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. EST) — In a staged booking mix-up, singer Paul Simon and Democratic presidential candidate Paul Simon, a U.S. Senator from Illinois, both showed up for the opening monologue of tonight‘s edition of NBC’s Saturday Night Live from 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City.

The episode also featured a political ad parody in which a woman (Jan Hooks) tries to let go of the man she’s been missing: Democratic presidential candidate Gary Hart.


Video: 'GARY HART: YOU CAN'T GET HIM OUT OF YOUR MIND'

‘Valerie’ by Steve Winwood peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1987)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, December 19, 1987) — “Valerie” by Steve Winwood peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Valerie’ by Steve Winwood peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1987) →

Harrison’s ‘When We Was Fab’ promo video filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'George Harrison - (1987) When We Was Fab (With George's Introduction)'

(Friday, December 18, 1987) — Former Beatle George Harrison and ex-Beatle Ringo Starr were filmed today for Harrison’s video promo for “When We Was Fab,” the second single (released Jan. 25, 1988) from his album Cloud Nine, today at Greenford Studios in London. Continue reading Harrison’s ‘When We Was Fab’ promo video filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987) →

‘September’ opens in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Woody Allen


Video: 'September' trailer

(Friday, December 18, 1987, 11:10 a.m. EST) — September, an American drama film about six unhappy people, most of whom are in love with others who love others, opened today at Loews New York Twin theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘September’ opens in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987) →

‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1987)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s


Video: 'Good Morning, Vietnam' trailer

(Thursday, December 17, 1987) — Good Morning, Vietnam, an American comedy-drama war film about a military DJ in Vietnam who risks his career to broadcast the truth, premiered today at Cineramadome Theater in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1987) →

Gary Hart resumes campaign for White House 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1987)

1980s, U.S. Presidents

(Tuesday, December 15, 1987; during the 1988 Democratic presidential primaries) — Declaring “let the people decide,” former Senator Gary Hart of Colorado announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the presidency for the second time today, having dropped out of the race in May 1987 following news reports that he had spent a weekend with Donna Rice, a 29-year-old actress and model (click here to watch the video).

‘Broadcast News’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 13 1987)

1980s, Movies 1980s


Video: 'Broadcast News' trailer

(Sunday, December 13, 1987) — Broadcast News, an American romantic comedy-drama film about a news producer who is caught between a committed journalist and a flashy anchor, premiered tonight at Coronet Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Broadcast News’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 13 1987) →

George Harrison interviewed on ‘West 57th’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'George Harrison - Interview 1987 West 57th'

(Saturday, December 12, 1987, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — Former Beatle George Harrison was interviewed (possibly on Oct. 21, 1987) for tonight‘s West 57th newsmagazine series on CBS-TV to promote his new album Cloud Nine, his first in five years. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed on ‘West 57th’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987) →

‘Faith’ by George Michael peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, December 12, 1987) — “Faith” by George Michael peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Dec. 12/19/26, 1987, Jan. 2, 1988). Continue reading ‘Faith’ by George Michael peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987) →