Category Archives: 1980s

President Reagan, VP George H.W. Bush hold public inaugural ceremonies 40 years ago this hour (Jan 21 1985)


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(Monday, January 21, 1985, 11:48 a.m. EST) — President Ronald Reagan launched his second term today, saying the nation faced “a moment of bard decisions” that demanded further limits on the cost and size and power of the federal
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President Reagan, VP George H.W. Bush sworn-in for second terms 40 years ago this hour (Jan 20 1985)


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(Sunday, January 20, 1985, 11:57 a.m. EST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan took the constitutional oath today to begin his second term as the 40th President of the United States. Continue reading President Reagan, VP George H.W. Bush sworn-in for second terms 40 years ago this hour (Jan 20 1985)

‘You’re the Inspiration’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 19 1985)

(Saturday, January 19, 1985) — “You’re the Inspiration” by Chicago peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re the Inspiration’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 19 1985)

‘Born in the U.S.A.’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 19 1985)

(Saturday, January 19, 1985) — “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 19 1985)

‘Water’ featuring partial Beatles reunion opens in London 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1985)


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(Friday, January 18, 1985)Water, a comedy film about five criminals who are recruited by a mysterious underworld figure to stop a drug transaction, premiered today at the Odeon Cinema in London. Continue reading ‘Water’ featuring partial Beatles reunion opens in London 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1985)

‘Sea of Love’ by The Honeydrippers peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 5 1985)

(Saturday, January 5, 1985) — “Sea of Love” by The Honeydrippers peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sea of Love’ by The Honeydrippers peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 5 1985)

‘We Belong’ by Pat Benatar peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 5 1985)

(Saturday, January 5, 1985) — “We Belong” by Pat Benatar peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘We Belong’ by Pat Benatar peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 5 1985)