(Saturday, October 17, 1987) — “U Got the Look” by Prince Featuring Sheena Easton peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘U Got the Look’ by Prince Featuring Sheena Easton peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1987)
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Toddler rescued after 58 hours in Texas well 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1987)
Video: 'Jessica McClure Rescue (CBS) 10-16-87'
(Friday, October 16, 1987, just before 8:00 p.m. CDT) — An extraordinary drama Midland, Texas, came to a joyous conclusion tonight when rescue workers pulled 18-month-old Jessica McClure to safety 58 1/2 hours after she tumbled into an abandoned water well in her aunt’s backyard. Continue reading Toddler rescued after 58 hours in Texas well 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1987)
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Second ‘Got My Mind Set On You’ promo video mastered 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1987)
Video: 'George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You (Version II)'
(Sunday October 11, 1987) — The second 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 Second ‘Got My Mind Set On You’ promo video mastered 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1987)
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‘Here I Go Again’ by Whitesnake peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1987)
(Saturday, October 10, 1987) — “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Here I Go Again’ by Whitesnake peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1987)
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‘Heart and Soul’ by The Monkees peaks at #87 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1987)
(Saturday, October 10, 1987) — “Heart and Soul” by The Monkees peaked at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week (click here to watch the official video). Continue reading ‘Heart and Soul’ by The Monkees peaks at #87 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1987)
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‘The Last Emperor’ premieres at Tokyo International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1987)
Video: 'The Last Emperor' trailer
(Sunday, October 4, 1987) — The Last Emperor, a British-Italian epic biographical film about the life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, premiered today at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). Continue reading ‘The Last Emperor’ premieres at Tokyo International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1987)
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‘Who Will You Run To’ by Heart peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1987)
(Saturday, October 3, 1987) — “Who Will You Run To” by Heart peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Who Will You Run To’ by Heart peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1987)
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‘Paper in Fire’ by John Cougar Mellencamp peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1987)
(Saturday, October 3, 1987) — “Paper in Fire” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Paper in Fire’ by John Cougar Mellencamp peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1987)
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‘You Win Again’ by Bee Gees peaks at #75 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1987)
(Saturday, October 3, 1987) — “You Win Again” by Bee Gees peaked at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Win Again’ by Bee Gees peaks at #75 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1987)
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Phil Niekro, 48, pitches final MLB game 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1987)
Video: 'Niekro exits to ovation during final game'
(Sunday, September 27, 1987, game played at approximately 2:30 p.m.-5:40 p.m.) — Atlanta Braves knuckleball pitcher Phil Niekro, 48, started his final Major League Baseball game today, wobbling through three scoreless innings before giving up a double, two singles and two walks in the fourth and being lifted by the Braves’ manager, Chuck Tanner. Continue reading Phil Niekro, 48, pitches final MLB game 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1987)
