Video: 'Elton at Wembley 1984' (24 videos)
(Saturday, June 30, 1984) — Rock star Elton John performed tonight at London’s Wembley Stadium before 70,000 screaming fans.
Category Archives: 1980s
‘The Karate Kid’ released in the U.S. 30 years ago today (June 22 1984)
Video: 'The Karate Kid' trailer
(Friday, June 22, 1984) — The Karate Kid, a martial arts romantic drama film about a boy who learns karate from a retired master to deal with school bullies, was released to U.S. theaters today.
Directed by John G. Avildsen, the film starred Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita and Elisabeth Shue.
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‘Ghostbusters’ premieres in Westwood, California 30 years ago today (June 7 1984)
Video: 'Ghostbusters' trailer
(Thursday, June 7, 1984) — Ghostbusters, a supernatural comedy film about three eccentric parapsychologists in New York City who start a ghost-catching business, had its world premiere today in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’ premieres in Westwood, California 30 years ago today (June 7 1984)
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Comedian Andy Kaufman, 35, dies in Los Angeles 30 years ago today (May 16 1984)
Video: 'Andy Kaufman- The Tragic Side of Comedy'
(Wednesday, May 16, 1984) — Comedian Andy Kaufman, who played the zany immigrant auto mechanic in the ABC-TV series, Taxi, died today in Los Angeles of an extremely rare type of lung cancer at age 35.
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Companies settle Agent Orange suit for $180 million 30 years ago this hour (May 7 1984)
Video: 'Agent Orange. American Chemical and Biological Warfare'
(Monday, May 7, 1984, 4:00 a.m. EDT) — A $180 million out-of-court settlement was reached today in the Agent Orange class-action suit brought by Vietnam veterans who charged they’d suffered injury from exposure to the defoliant.
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Hart, Mondale rap Jackson over support of sect leader 30 years ago tonight (May 2 1984)
(Wednesday, May 2, 1984, 5-6:30 p.m. EST) — Former Vice President Walter Mondale and U.S. Sen. Gary Hart, detailing sharp differences with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, turned on their Democratic presidential rival tonight over his support of black religious leader Louis Farrakhan during a debate in Dallas, Texas. (click here to watch the debate).
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‘Terms of Endearment’ wins Best Picture at 56th Academy Awards 30 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1984)
Video: '56th (1984) Oscars' (23 videos)
(Monday April 9, 1984, 6:00 p.m. PST) — Terms of Endearment, a comedy-drama about a mother and her daughter, won five Oscars tonight at the 56th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and James L. Brooks for Best Director and Shirley MacLaine for Best Actress. Continue reading ‘Terms of Endearment’ wins Best Picture at 56th Academy Awards 30 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1984)
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Marvin Gaye shot to death by his father 30 years ago this hour (Apr 1 1984)
Video 'Death of Marvin Gaye (1984)'
(Sunday, April 1, 1984, 11:38 a.m. PST) — Recording star Marvin Gaye was shot to death today by his father, Marvin Gay Sr., in Los Angeles, the day before his 45th birthday. The elder Gay pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, and received probation. Continue reading Marvin Gaye shot to death by his father 30 years ago this hour (Apr 1 1984)
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John Lennon’s ‘I’m Stepping Out’ released as a single 30 years ago today (Mar 19 1984)
Video 'I'm Stepping Out - John Lennon & Yoko Ono (Remastered 2010)'
(Monday, March 19, 1984) — “I’m Stepping Out” by John Lennon, recorded shortly before the ex-Beatle’s 1980 murder, was released today as a single in the U.S. (July 15, 1984, in the UK), the second single from the album Milk and Honey. Continue reading John Lennon’s ‘I’m Stepping Out’ released as a single 30 years ago today (Mar 19 1984)
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Mondale asks Hart ‘Where’s the beef?’ during debate 30 years ago this hour (Mar 11 1984)
Video: '1984 Democratic debate: "Where's the beef?"'
(Sunday, March 11, 1984, 5-6:30 p.m. EST) — Former Vice President Walter Mondale’s old-line Democratic Party values and Sen. Gary Hart’s “new ideas” collided today in Atlanta in a final, combative face-to-face meeting of the leading candidates before the crucial “Super Tuesday” voting. Continue reading Mondale asks Hart ‘Where’s the beef?’ during debate 30 years ago this hour (Mar 11 1984)
