Video: 'Achille Lauro Hijacking'
(Monday, October 7, 1985, 1:07 p.m. Eastern European Time) — Palestinian gunmen hijacked the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro today in the Mediterranean with more than 400 people aboard, demanding the release of 50 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Continue reading Palestinian gunmen hijack Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro 40 years ago this hour (Oct 7 1985)
Video: 'NYY@TOR: Phil Niekro picks up career win No. 300'
(Sunday, October 6, 1985, at about 4:00 p.m. EDT) — Phil Niekro, 46-year-old right-hander of the New York Yankees, became the 18th player in baseball history to win 300 games today as the Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 8-0 in Toronto.
(Saturday, October 5, 1985) — “Dress You Up” by Madonna peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dress You Up’ by Madonna peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 5 1985)
(Saturday, October 5, 1985) — “Cry” by Godley & Creme peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cry’ by Godley & Creme peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 5 1985)
Video: 'The Real Thing Pt. 2'
(Thursday, October 3, 1985, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — As Ellen prepares to leave town to marry her fiancé Dennis, both she and Alex must decide whether or not they really care about each other on tonight’s episode of the NBC-TV sitcom Family Ties. Continue reading ‘The Real Thing, Part 2’ episode airs on ‘Family Ties’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1985)
Video: 'Rock Hudson dies of AIDS at 59 | Watch original 1985 WABC news coverage'
(Wednesday, October 2, 1985, at around 9:00 a.m. PDT) — Rock Hudson, the actor whose handsome looks and flair for comedy made him a romantic idol of the 1950’s and 60’s, died today in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles. Continue reading Actor Rock Hudson, 59, dies after battling AIDS 40 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1985)
Video: 'Macgyver S1 Ep1 (Pilot) Sum-up'
(Sunday, September 29, 1985, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — MacGyver, an action-adventure television series that follows secret agent Angus MacGyver (played by Richard Dean Anderson), debuted tonight on ABC.
(Saturday, September 28, 1985) — “Freedom” by Wham! peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Freedom’ by Wham! peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 28 1985)
(Saturday, September 28, 1985) — “Don’t Lose My Number” by Phil Collins peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Lose My Number’ by Phil Collins peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 28 1985)
(Sunday, September 22, 1985, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Cagney & Lacey picked up four awards at the 37th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. Continue reading ‘Cagney & Lacey,’ ‘The Cosby Show’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1985)
