(Saturday, June 20, 1987) — “Diamonds” by Herb Alpert featuring Janet Jackson and Lisa Keith peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Diamonds’ by Herb Alpert peaks at #5 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1987)
Category Archives: 1980s
‘Roxanne’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1987)
Video: 'Roxanne' trailer
(Thursday, June 18, 1987) — The American romantic comedy film Roxanne, a modern retelling of Edmond Rostand’s 1897 verse play Cyrano de Bergerac, premiered today in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Roxanne’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1987)
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Donna Rice refuses to say if she had sex with Gary Hart 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1987)
Video: 'ABC News 20/20- June 18, 1987 (partial)'
(Thursday, June 18, 1987, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Model and actress Donna Rice said in an interview broadcast tonight that as a matter of “dignity” she wouldn’t say whether or not she had a sexual relationship with married presidential candidate Gary Hart. Continue reading Donna Rice refuses to say if she had sex with Gary Hart 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1987)
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‘Full Metal Jacket’ premieres in Beverly Hills, California 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1987)
Video: 'Full Metal Jacket' trailer
(Wednesday, June 17, 1987) — Full Metal Jacket, a British-American war film about a pragmatic U.S. Marine who observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Full Metal Jacket’ premieres in Beverly Hills, California 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1987)
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‘Always’ by Atlantic Starr peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 13 1987)
(Saturday, June 13, 1987) — “Always” by Atlantic Starr peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Always’ by Atlantic Starr peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 13 1987)
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Reagan challenges Gorbachev to ‘tear down this wall!’ in Berlin 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1987)
Video: 'President Reagan's Berlin Wall Speech - June 12, 1987'
(Friday, June 12, 1987, 2:20 p.m. CEST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan, during a visit to the divided German city of Berlin, publicly challenged Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev today to “tear down this wall,” referring to the Berlin Wall which had divided West and East Berlin since 1961. Continue reading Reagan challenges Gorbachev to ‘tear down this wall!’ in Berlin 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1987)
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Ex-Beatles George Harrison, Ringo Starr perform at Prince’s Trust concert 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1987)
Video: 'Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Full Concert At London 1987 - Best Show HD'
(Saturday, June 6, 1987, evening BST) — Former Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr were videotaped tonight performing at the Prince’s Trust Rock Gala concert at Wembley Arena in London, alongside Elton John, Bryan Adams, Dave Edmunds and Alison Moyet. Continue reading Ex-Beatles George Harrison, Ringo Starr perform at Prince’s Trust concert 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1987)
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‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ by Kim Wilde peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1987)
(Saturday, June 6, 1987) — “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” by Kim Wilde peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ by Kim Wilde peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1987)
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‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ by Bon Jovi peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1987)
(Saturday, June 6, 1987) — “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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‘Big Love’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #5 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1987)
(Saturday, May 30, 1987) — “Big Love” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Big Love’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #5 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1987)
