Category Archives: 1980s

Woody Allen’s ‘Zelig’ mockumentary film opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1983)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Zelig' trailer/clips

(Friday, July 15, 1983, 12:00 p.m. EDT) — Zelig, an American mockumentary about Leonard Zelig, a nondescript enigma, who, apparently out of his desire to fit in and be liked, unwittingly takes on the characteristics of strong personalities around him, opened today at the Beekman Theatre on the Upper East Side of the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Zelig’ mockumentary film opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1983) →

‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 9, 1983) — “Every Breath You Take” by The Police peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (July 9/16/23/30, August 6/13/20/27, 1983). Continue reading ‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983) →

‘Never Gonna Let You Go’ by Sérgio Mendes peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 9, 1983) — “Never Gonna Let You Go” by Sérgio Mendes (and sung by Joe Pizzulo and Leza Miller) peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Never Gonna Let You Go’ by Sérgio Mendes peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983) →