Video: 'Who is John Hinckley?'
(Monday, June 21, 1982, verdict read at 7:50 p.m. EDT; during the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan) — John Hinckley Jr. tonight was found not guilty by reason of insanity on all 13 charges of shooting U.S. President Ronald Reagan and three other men on Mar. 30, 1981. Continue reading John Hinckley Jr. found ‘not guilty by reason of insanity’ in Reagan assassination attempt 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1982)
(Saturday, June 19, 1982) — “Crimson and Clover” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Crimson and Clover’ by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1982)
(Saturday, June 19, 1982) — “Body Language” by Queen peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Body Language’ by Queen peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1982)
Video: 'Argentine Surrender Falklands War 1982'
(Monday, June 14, 1982, 9:00 p.m. Falkland Island Time; during the Falklands War) — The Falklands War, a ten-week undeclared war between Argentina and the United Kingdom over two British dependent territories in the South Atlantic — the Falkland Islands and its territorial dependency, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands — ended tonight when the commander of the Argentine garrison in Stanley, General Mario Menéndez, surrendered to Major General Jeremy Moore, returning the islands to British control. Continue reading Falklands War ends as Argentina surrenders to British forces in Stanley 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1982)
(Saturday, June 12, 1982) — “The Other Woman” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Other Woman’ by Ray Parker Jr. peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982)
(Saturday, June 12, 1982) — “Always on My Mind” by Willie Nelson peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Always on My Mind’ by Willie Nelson peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982)
Video: ''March For Disarmament' Anti-Nuclear Rally video - New York City, June 12th 1982'
(Saturday, June 12, 1982, protesters were scheduled to converge in Central Park at 1:00 p.m. EDT for a program of speeches and music that ended at 7:00 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — In the largest political demonstration in American history, one million people gathered in New York City’s Central Park today to demonstrate against nuclear weapons and call for an end to the cold war arms race. Continue reading One million people demonstrate in New York City against nuclear arms race 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982)
Video: 'Israel Vs.The PLO -The Invasion of Lebanon 1982 Part.1' (June 6, 1982, at 7:27)
(Sunday, June 6, 1982, 11:00 a.m. Israel Standard Time; during the 1982 Lebanon War, part of the Palestinian insurgency in South Lebanon (Israeli–Palestinian conflict) and Lebanese Civil War) — The Israeli army invaded southern Lebanon by land, sea, and air today in an attack aimed at destroying the main military bases of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Continue reading Israeli forces invade Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organization fighters out of the country 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1982)
(Saturday, May 29, 1982) — “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)” by Elton John peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)’ by Elton John peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)
(Saturday, May 29, 1982) — “Fantasy” by Aldo Nova peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fantasy’ by Aldo Nova peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)
