(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)
Category Archives: 1980s
Harrison’s ‘When We Was Fab’ promo video filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987)
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)
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‘September’ opens in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987)
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)
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‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1987)
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)
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Gary Hart resumes campaign for White House 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1987)
(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).
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‘Broadcast News’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 13 1987)
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)
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George Harrison interviewed on ‘West 57th’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987)
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)
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‘Faith’ by George Michael peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987)
(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)
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‘Should’ve Known Better’ by Richard Marx peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987)
(Saturday, December 12, 1987) — “Should’ve Known Better” by Richard Marx peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Should’ve Known Better’ by Richard Marx peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987)
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‘Dude (Looks Like a Lady)’ by Aerosmith peaks at #14 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987)
(Saturday, December 12, 1987) — “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” by Aerosmith peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Dude (Looks Like a Lady)’ by Aerosmith peaks at #14 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1987)
