(Saturday, July 5, 1986) — “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” by Billy Ocean peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Category Archives: 1980s
‘No One Is to Blame’ by Howard Jones peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)
(Saturday, July 5, 1986) — “No One Is to Blame” by Howard Jones peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No One Is to Blame’ by Howard Jones peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)
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Nation rekindles Statue of Liberty as beacon of hope 40 years ago this hour (July 3 1986)
Video: 'Liberty Weekend Opening Ceremony' (coverage began at 8:00 p.m. EDT, ceremonies began at 8:30 p.m.; President Reagan spoke at 9:28 p.m. prior to the unveiling and again at 11:04 p.m.; the torch was lit at 11:08 p.m.)
(Thursday, July 3, 1986, evening EDT; during Liberty Weekend) — With the eyes of America on its most cherished symbol of freedom, the city and the nation rededicated the Statue of Liberty in a blaze of light tonight, marking its centennial as a beacon of hope in New York Harbor. Continue reading Nation rekindles Statue of Liberty as beacon of hope 40 years ago this hour (July 3 1986)
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‘Nothin’ at All’ by Heart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 21 1986)
(Saturday, June 21, 1986) — “Nothin’ at All” by Heart peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nothin’ at All’ by Heart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 21 1986)
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Paul McCartney headlines Prince’s Trust concert 40 years ago this hour (Jun 20 1986)
Video: 'The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 1986 (FULL SHOW)'
(Friday, June 20, 1986, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. BST) — At the Prince’s Trust 10th Birthday Party Concert tonight at the Wembley Arena in London, in front of Prince Charles and the Princess of Wales, former Beatle Paul McCartney performed three songs, backed by an all-star line-up that included Phil Collins, Mark King (of Level 42), John Illsley and Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Ray Cooper, Howard Jones, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Midge Ure, Bryan Adams and Tina Turner. Continue reading Paul McCartney headlines Prince’s Trust concert 40 years ago this hour (Jun 20 1986)
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Chief Justice Burger retiring, Reagan names Rehnquist as replacement 40 years ago this hour (June 17 1986)
Video: 'President Reagan's Remarks Regarding Retirement of Chief Justice Warren Burger on June 17, 1986'
(Tuesday, June 17, 1986, 2:00 p.m. EDT) — President Ronald Reagan today announced the retirement of Warren Earl Burger as Chief Justice of the United States after 17 years and the intention to nominate Associate Justice William Hubbs Rehnquist to replace him. Continue reading Chief Justice Burger retiring, Reagan names Rehnquist as replacement 40 years ago this hour (June 17 1986)
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‘On My Own’ by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)
(Saturday, June 14, 1986) — “On My Own” by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 14/21/28, 1986). Continue reading ‘On My Own’ by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)
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‘I Can’t Wait’ by Nu Shooz peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)
(Saturday, June 14, 1986) — “I Can’t Wait” by Nu Shooz peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Can’t Wait’ by Nu Shooz peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)
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‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ teen comedy film opens in Manhattan 40 years ago this hour (Jun 11 1986)
Video: 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' trailer
(Wednesday, June 11, 1986, noon EDT) — Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, a teen comedy film about a perpetual truant who joins his friends for a day of adventure and self-discovery, was released today in U.S. theaters, including Loews Paramount and Loews 34th Street Showplace in Manhattan. Continue reading ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ teen comedy film opens in Manhattan 40 years ago this hour (Jun 11 1986)
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‘Live to Tell’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986)
(Saturday, June 7, 1986) — “Live to Tell” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Live to Tell’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986)
