Video: 'Reagan at Bitburg May 5 1985) (Complete)' (coverage begins at 8:30 a.m. EDT)
(Sunday, May 5, 1985, 2:51 p.m. CEST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan presided over a wreath-laying today at the base of a brick cemetery tower looming over the graves of nearly 2,000 German soldiers, including 49 SS troops. Continue reading U.S. President Reagan sparks outrage with visit to German cemetery containing Nazi SS graves 40 years ago this hour (May 5 1985)
(Saturday, May 4, 1985) — “Obsession” by Animotion peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Obsession’ by Animotion peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (May 4 1985)
(Saturday, May 4, 1985) — “All She Wants to Do Is Dance” by Don Henley peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All She Wants to Do Is Dance’ by Don Henley peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (May 4 1985)
Video: 'The 1985 Launch of New Coke'
(Tuesday, April 23, 1985) — The Coca-Cola Co. announced today in a press conference at New York City’s Lincoln Center it was changing the secret flavor formula for Coke; negative public reaction would force the company to resume selling the original version.
(Saturday, April 20, 1985) — “Nightshift” by the Commodores peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nightshift’ by Commodores peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 20 1985)
Video: 'N Special Report: Reagan Presents Congressional Gold Medal to Elie Wiesel'
(Friday, April 19, 1985, 11:30-11:51 a.m. EST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan listened intently today as Elie Wiesel, chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, implored him to cancel a visit to a German cemetery where Nazi war dead are buried. Continue reading Elie Wiesel urges President Reagan to cancel visit to Nazi cemetery 40 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1985)
(Saturday, April 13, 1985) — “We Are the World” by USA for Africa, a song and charity single for African famine relief featuring 45 of the most famous artists in the music industry, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Apr. 13/20/27, May 4, 1985).
(Saturday, April 13, 1985) — “Missing You” by Diana Ross peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Missing You’ by Diana Ross peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 13 1985)
Video: 'STS-51D launch & landing (4-12-85)'
(Friday, April 12, 1985, 13:59:05 UTC) — A crew of seven, including Sen. Jake Garn (R-Utah), the first sitting member of Congress to fly in space, rocketed into orbit today aboard the space shuttle Discovery to deliver two satellites and conduct a variety of scientific tests.
Video: 'Madonna The Virgin Tour Seattle's Paramount Theatre'
(Wednesday, April 10, 1985, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. PDT) — Singer Madonna launched “The Virgin Tour,” her first major U.S. tour, with a concert tonight at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. Continue reading Madonna opens ‘Virgin Tour’ in Seattle 40 years ago this hour (Apr 10 1985)
