(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Oh Sheila” by Ready for the World peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Oh Sheila’ by Ready for the World peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
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‘Dancing in the Street’ by David Bowie and Mick Jagger peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Dancing in the Street” by David Bowie and Mick Jagger peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dancing in the Street’ by David Bowie and Mick Jagger peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
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‘Communication’ by The Power Station peaks at #34 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Communication” by The Power Station peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Communication’ by The Power Station peaks at #34 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
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‘Weird Science’ by Oingo Boingo peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks. Continue reading ‘Weird Science’ by Oingo Boingo peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
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‘Born in East L.A’ by Cheech & Chong peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Born in East L.A.” by Cheech & Chong peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks. Continue reading ‘Born in East L.A’ by Cheech & Chong peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
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‘Happy Anniversary’ episode airs on ‘The Cosby Show’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1985)
Video: 'Season 3 Episode 03 - Golden Anniversary'
(Thursday, October 10, 1985, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Russell and Anna celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary and are entertained by Cliff, Clair and the kids with a special song and dance routine on tonight’s episode of the NBC-TV sitcom The Cosby Show. Continue reading ‘Happy Anniversary’ episode airs on ‘The Cosby Show’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1985)
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U.S. intercepts jet carrying Achille Lauro hijackers 40 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1985)
Video: 'The 1985 Achille Lauro Hijacking: A Shocking Act of Terror at Sea | Forgotten History'
(Thursday, October 10, 1985, 5:30 p.m. EDT) — An Egyptian plane carrying the hijackers of the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro was intercepted by American Navy jets as it flew toward Tunisia tonight and was forced to land in Italy, the White House announced. Continue reading U.S. intercepts jet carrying Achille Lauro hijackers 40 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1985)
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Strawberry Fields dedicated in New York City’s Central Park 40 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)
Video: 'Dedication of John Lennon Garden, Strawberry Fields, in New York Central Park. 1985'
(Wednesday October 9, 1985) — Strawberry Fields, a section of New York’s Central Park just east of 72nd Street and Central Park West, was dedicated to the late musician John Lennon today with his widow Yoko Ono, son Sean Lennon and Mayor Ed Koch in attendance on what would have been the former Beatle’s 45th birthday. Continue reading Strawberry Fields dedicated in New York City’s Central Park 40 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)
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McCartney begins filming ‘Spies Like Us’ promo video 40 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us 1985'
(Wednesday, October 9, 1985) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney started filming the promotional video for “Spies Like Us,” the title song to the motion picture of the same name, today at Abbey Road Studios in London, co-starring the stars of the film, Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase (filming wrapped up the next day, Oct. 10, 1985). Continue reading McCartney begins filming ‘Spies Like Us’ promo video 40 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)
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Achille Lauro hijackers surrender in exchange for safe conduct 40 years ago this hour (Oct 9 1985)
Video: 'Achille Lauro story'
(Wednesday, October 9, 1985, 5:00 p.m. Eastern European Summer Time) — The hijackers of the Achille Lauro cruise liner surrendered today in exchange for safe conduct (they were flown towards Tunisia aboard an Egyptian commercial airliner, but intercepted and forced to land in Sicily), two days after seizing the vessel in the Mediterranean and one day after killing passenger Leon Klinghoffer, an elderly, wheelchair-bound tourist from New York.
