Category Archives: 1980s

78 people killed as jetliner crashes into crowded D.C. bridge and falls into icy Potomac River 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1982)

1980s


Video: 'WLS Channel 7 - The 3:00 Movie - "Air Florida Flight 90 Bulletins" (1982)' (times are Central Standard Time)

(Wednesday, January 13, 1982, 4:01:01 p.m. EST; during Air Florida Flight 90) — An Air Florida jetliner taking off from Washington National Airport (now Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) in a snowstorm crashed into a crowded bridge this afternoon and broke as it plunged into the frigid Potomac River, killing 78 people and injuring another nine. Continue reading 78 people killed as jetliner crashes into crowded D.C. bridge and falls into icy Potomac River 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1982) →

‘Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1981)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, December 26, 1981) — “Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)” by Kool & the Gang peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1981) →

‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ by Steve Carlisle peaks at #65 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1981)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s

(Saturday, December 26, 1981) — “WKRP in Cincinnati” by Steve Carlisle peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ by Steve Carlisle peaks at #65 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1981) →