(Saturday, November 14, 1987) — “It’s a Sin” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s a Sin’ by Pet Shop Boys peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1987)
Category Archives: 1980s
‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ by Tiffany peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1987)
(Saturday, November 7, 1987) — “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tiffany peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ by Tiffany peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1987)
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‘Little Lies’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1987)
(Saturday, November 7, 1987) — “Little Lies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Little Lies’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1987)
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PBS documentary examines abuse of power 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1987)
Video: ‘The Secret Government: The Constitution in Crisis’
(Wednesday, November 4, 1987, 9:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. EST) — American journalist and political commentator Bill Moyers produced and hosted The Secret Government: The Constitution in Crisis tonight on PBS-TV, examining the Iran-Contra scandal as the most recent example of the continuing abuse of democratic values by unaccountable intelligence operations during the Cold War. Continue reading PBS documentary examines abuse of power 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1987)
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Bush draws foes’ fire in first 1988 GOP presidential debate 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1987)
(Wednesday, October 28, 1987, 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. CST) — The six Republican presidential candidates faced off in their first debate of the 1988 campaign tonight in Houston, and five of them aimed sharp attacks or subtle barbs at Vice President George H.W. Bush, who is far ahead of his adversaries in the public opinion polls. Continue reading Bush draws foes’ fire in first 1988 GOP presidential debate 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1987)
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Twins beat Cardinals to win World Series 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1987)
Video: '1987 World Series, Game 7: Cardinals @ Twins'
(Sunday, October 25, 1987, 7:26 p.m.-10:30 p.m. CST) — The Minnesota Twins won the 1987 World Series today, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Twins beat Cardinals to win World Series 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1987)
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‘Bad’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1987)
(Saturday, October 24, 1987) — “Bad” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 24/31, 1987). Continue reading ‘Bad’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1987)
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‘Bad’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1987)
(Saturday, October 24, 1987) — “Bad” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 24/31, 1987). Continue reading ‘Bad’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1987)
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‘Causing a Commotion’ by Madonna peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1987)
(Saturday, October 24, 1987) — “Causing a Commotion” by Madonna peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Causing a Commotion’ by Madonna peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1987)
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‘Got My Mind Set on You’ by George Harrison debuts at #66 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1987)
Video: 'George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You (Version I)'
(Saturday, October 24, 1987) — “Got My Mind Set on You” by former Beatle George Harrison debuted at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Got My Mind Set on You’ by George Harrison debuts at #66 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1987)
