(Saturday, August 22, 1987) — “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Luka’ by Suzanne Vega peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1987)
Category Archives: 1980s
‘Running in the Family’ by Level 42 peaks at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1987)
(Saturday, August 22, 1987) — “Running in the Family” by Level 42 peaked at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Running in the Family’ by Level 42 peaks at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1987)
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First U.S. Marine to be tried for spying convicted 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1987)
Video: '007-Rachel Kennedy-Clayton Lonetree'
(Friday, August 21, 1987, evening EDT; during the Cold War) — Sgt. Clayton J. Lonetree became the first U.S. Marine to be convicted of spying against the United States as he was found guilty tonight in Quantico, Virginia, of passing secrets to the KGB. Continue reading First U.S. Marine to be tried for spying convicted 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1987)
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Ex-Nazi leader Rudolf Hess dies 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1987)
Video: 'History Channel: Hitler's Henchmen - Rudolf Hess: The Deputy'
(Monday, August 17, 1987) — Rudolf Hess, the last surviving member of Adolf Hitler’s inner circle, died today at Spandau Prison in West Berlin, Germany, at age 93, an apparent suicide. Continue reading Ex-Nazi leader Rudolf Hess dies 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1987)
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156 people killed in Detroit plane crash 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1987)
Video: '8/16/87: Northwest Plane Crash'
(Sunday, August 16, 1987, at about 8:46 p.m. EDT) — 156 people were killed tonight when Northwest Airlines Flight 255, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, crashed in a ball of flames after taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Airport Sunday night. Continue reading 156 people killed in Detroit plane crash 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1987)
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‘Back in the High Life by Steve Winwood peaks at #13 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1987)
(Saturday, August 15, 1987) — “Back in the High Life” by Steve Winwood peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Back in the High Life by Steve Winwood peaks at #13 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1987)
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‘Seven Wonders’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #19 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1987)
(Saturday, August 15, 1987) — “Seven Wonders” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Seven Wonders’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #19 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1987)
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‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’ by U2 peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1987)
(Saturday, August 8, 1987) — “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2 peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 8/15, 1987). Continue reading ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’ by U2 peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1987)
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‘I Want Your Sex’ by George Michael peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1987)
(Saturday, August 8, 1987) — “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Want Your Sex’ by George Michael peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1987)
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FCC votes down Fairness Doctrine in unanimous decision 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1987)
Video: 'WHAT IS THE FAIRNESS DOCTRINE?'
(Tuesday, August 4, 1987) — The Federal Communications Commission voted 4-0 today to abolish its Fairness Doctrine, which required radio and television stations to present balanced coverage of controversial issues, on the ground that it unconstitutionally restricts the free-speech rights of broadcast journalists. Continue reading FCC votes down Fairness Doctrine in unanimous decision 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1987)
