Category Archives: 1980s

Falkland War begins as Argentina seizes Falkland Islands from Britain 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1982)

1980s


Video: 'Falklands Invasion 2nd April 1982.'

(Friday, April 2, 1982, 5:30 a.m. Falkland Island Time; during the Falklands War) — The Falklands War began today when several thousand troops from Argentina seized the disputed Falkland Islands, located in the south Atlantic, after overwhelming a small British marine unit stationed there. Continue reading Falkland War begins as Argentina seizes Falkland Islands from Britain 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1982) →

‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ by The Beatles debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1982)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s

(Saturday, March 27, 1982) — “The Beatles Movie Medley,” a compilation of snippets from songs from The Beatles’ films, debuted on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #70. Continue reading ‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ by The Beatles debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1982) →

‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ single and ‘Reel Music’ compilation album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1982)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'THE BEATLES - REEL MUSIC (FULL ALBUM)' (16 clips, clips #2-#15 constitute the 1982 album, clip #1 is the A-side of the single "The Beatles Movie Medley" and clip #16 is "Fab Four On Film," the B-side for early copies of the single)

(Monday, March 22, 1982) — Reel Music, a compilation album featuring a selection of songs by The Beatles that were featured in their films, was released today in the U.S. (the following day in the UK). Continue reading ‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ single and ‘Reel Music’ compilation album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1982) →

‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’ by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 #1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 20, 1982) — “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Mar. 20/27, Apr. 3/10/17/24, May 1, 1982). Continue reading ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’ by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 #1982) →

Claus von Bülow found guilty of attempting to murder wealthy wife twice 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1982)

1980s


Video: 'American Justice: Amer Just: Von Bulow - Full Episode (S6, E13) | A&E' (Mar. 16, 1982, at 24:18)

(Tuesday, March 16, 1982, announced at approximately 11:15 a.m.) — Claus von Bülow, a Danish-born British lawyer, consultant and socialite, was found guilty today in Newport, Rhode Island, of twice trying to murder his wife with insulin injections so he would inherit $14 million and be free to marry his lover. Continue reading Claus von Bülow found guilty of attempting to murder wealthy wife twice 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1982) →