Category Archives: 1980s

McCartney completes ‘Silly Love Songs’ scene for ‘Broad Street’ film 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Paul McCartney-Give My Regards to Broad Street-Full Movie-HQ' ('Silly Love Songs' sequence begins at 35:48)

(Saturday, May 7, 1983) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney completes filming of the “Silly Love Songs” scene today at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.

Harold Washington becomes first African-American mayor of Chicago 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Harold Washington campaign for Chicago mayor, 1983'

(Friday, April 29, 1983) — Democrat Harold Washington was sworn in today as the first African-American mayor of Chicago, having defeated Republican Bernard Epton 51.7% to 48.0% on April 12.

10-year-old American girl receives reply from Soviet leader Andropov about her concerns of nuclear war 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Samantha Smith, is interviewed on Nightline by Ted Koppel on'

(Monday, April 25, 1983; during the Cold War) — 10-year-old Samantha Smith of Manchester, Maine, received a reply today from Soviet leader Yuri V. Andropov to a letter she’d written expressing concern about possible nuclear war. Andropov reassured Samantha that the Soviet Union did not want war, and he invited her to visit his country, a trip Samantha made the following July.

McCartney films ‘Ballroom Dancing’ scenes for ‘Broad Street’ film 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Paul McCartney-Give My Regards to Broad Street-Full Movie-HQ' ('Ballroom Dancing' sequence begins at 24:25)

(Friday, April 22, 1983) — Ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr filmed the “Ballroom Dancing” scenes today at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.

McCartney films more ‘Broad Street’ scenes 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Paul McCartney-Give My Regards to Broad Street-Full Movie-HQ' (visiting Jim sequence begins at 1:24:46)

(Friday, April 15, 1983) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney filmed more scenes today at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street, visiting Jim, looking for Harry. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.

‘Gandhi’ wins Best Picture at 55th Academy Awards 30 years ago this hour (1983)


Video: '1982 Oscar Winners'

(Monday, April 11, 1983, 9:00 p.m. EST)Gandhi won eight Oscars tonight at the 55th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Richard Attenborough for Best Director and Ben Kingsley for Best Actor. Meryl Streep won Best Actress for Sophie’s Choice. Continue reading ‘Gandhi’ wins Best Picture at 55th Academy Awards 30 years ago this hour (1983)

McCartney films more ‘Broad Street’ scenes 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Paul McCartney-Give My Regards to Broad Street-Full Movie-HQ' (cape/top hat scenes begin at 1:18:46)

(Wednesday, March 29, 1983) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney filmed scenes today at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street, wearing a top hat and cape. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.

Soviet Union ‘evil empire,’ says Reagan 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'President Ronald Reagan - "Evil Empire" Speech'

(Tuesday, March 8, 1983) — In a speech to the National Association of Evangelicals convention today in Orlando, Florida, U.S. President Ronald Reagan referred to the Soviet Union as an “evil empire.”

Toto sweeps Grammys with six awards 30 years ago this hour (1983)


Video: 8 awards, one performance ("Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye)

(Wednesday, February 23, 1983, 8:00 p.m. EST) — The easy-rock band Toto dominated the 25th Grammy Awards tonight at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles by winning six awards — its first ever — including best record for “Rosanna” and best album for Toto IV.

Karen Carpenter funeral draws celebrities, family, fans 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Close to You: Remembering the Carpenters (1997) - Karen Carpenter (March 2, 1950 - February 4, 1983)' (Feb. 4, 1983, at 5:46)

(Tuesday, February 8, 1983) — Karen Carpenter, the singing half of the popular 1970s brother-and-sister musical duo The Carpenters, was buried today following a funeral at United Methodist Church in Downey, California, that drew thousands of fans as well as family, friends and fellow musicians. Continue reading Karen Carpenter funeral draws celebrities, family, fans 30 years ago today (1983)