Video: 'Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion LIVE TV'
(Tuesday, January 28, 1986, 11:39:13 a.m. EST/16:39:13 UTC) — Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after launch today, killing the crew of seven astronauts, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Continue reading Space Shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board 40 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1986)
Video: 'Paul McCartney wins the American Music Award of Merit- AMA 1986'
(Monday, January 27, 1986, broadcast scheduled at 5:00-8:00 p.m. PST) — In a pre-recorded segment from the Hippodrome nightclub in London, former Beatle Paul McCartney received a special Award Of Merit from Phil Collins tonight as part of the 13th annual American Music Awards (AMAs) before a television audience of 50 million.
Video: 'Hannah and Her Sisters' trailer
(Saturday, January 25, 1986, 4:00 p.m. MST) — Hannah and Her Sisters, a comedy-drama film about three sisters who deal with their tangled relationships amidst the wonders of New York City, premiered today at the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, Utah, during the US Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ premieres at US Film Festival in Utah 40 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1986)
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “Talk to Me” by Stevie Nicks peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Talk to Me’ by Stevie Nicks peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Hometown’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “Walk of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walk of Life’ by Dire Straits peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)
Video: '1986 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony' (15 videos)
(Thursday, January 23, 1986, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. EST) — The first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including Elvis Presley, James Brown, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis, were honored tonight during a ceremony in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in New York City.
Video: '20th January 1986: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day first observed as a federal holiday'
(Monday, January 20, 1986) — Singing the ballads of the civil rights movement, thousands of people marched slowly through Atlanta today as the nation marked the first Federal holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading U.S. observes first federal holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. 40 years ago today (Jan 20 1986)
(Saturday, January 18, 1986) — “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne & Friends (Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 18/25, Feb. 1/8, 1986). Continue reading ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ by Dionne & Friends peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1986)
Video: 'Donna Reed Bio'
(Tuesday, January 14, 1986, 9:15 a.m. PST) — Donna Reed (born Donna Belle Mullenger on January 27, 1921, in Denison, Iowa), the Academy Award-winning actress who starred in more than 40 movies and portrayed the quintessential mother and wife of middle America on television’s Donna Reed Show, died of pancreatic cancer today, at age 64, at her home in Beverly Hills, California. Continue reading Actress Donna Reed, 64, dies in Beverly Hills 40 years ago this hour (Jan 14 1986)
