Video: 'The Princess Bride' trailer
(Friday, September 18, 1987) — The Princess Bride, an American romantic fantasy adventure comedy-drama film about a beautiful girl who is to be married to a nasty prince, but who is in love with another, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival). Continue reading ‘The Princess Bride’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1987)
Video: 'Fatal Attraction' trailer
(Wednesday, September 16, 1987) — Fatal Attraction, an American psychological thriller film about a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him, premiered today at the Loews East theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Fatal Attraction’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1987)
Video: 'George Harrison interview 1987 Part 1'
(Wednesday, September 16, 1987) — Former Beatle George Harrison was interviewed today in the U.S. to promote his forthcoming (11th solo studio) album Cloud Nine, his first in five years.
Video: 'George Harrison interview 1987 Part 2'
Video: 'George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You (Version I)'
(Thursday, September 10, 1987) — The first of two videos to promote “Got My Mind Set On You”, the first single (released Oct. 12, 1987) off former Beatle George Harrison’s forthcoming album Cloud Nine, was mastered today. Continue reading First ‘Got My Mind Set On You’ promo video mastered 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1987)
Video: '1987 The Gary Hart Scandal.wmv'
(Tuesday, September 8, 1987, 11:30 p.m. EDT) — In his first television interview since quitting the 1988 presidential contest, Senator Gary Hart of Colorado admitted tonight during an interview on ABC’s Nightline that he had committed adultery, and said he had no plans to resume his White House bid. Continue reading Gary Hart admits he had committed adultery 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1987)
(Saturday, September 5, 1987) — “Only in My Dreams” by Debbie Gibson peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Only in My Dreams’ by Debbie Gibson peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1987)
Video: 'Michael Jackson - Bad (Official Video)'
(Monday, August 31, 1987) — “Bad”, Michael Jackson’s first solo studio album since Thriller (the best-selling album of all-time with sales of 65 million) in 1982, was released today by Epic Records. Continue reading Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’ album released 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1987)
(Saturday, August 29, 1987) — “La Bamba” by Los Lobos peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 29, Sept. 5/12, 1987). Continue reading ‘La Bamba’ by Los Lobos peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1987)
(Saturday, August 29, 1987) — “Don’t Mean Nothing” by Richard Marx peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Mean Nothing’ by Richard Marx peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1987)
(Saturday, August 22, 1987) — “Who’s That Girl” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Who’s That Girl’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1987)
