(Saturday, July 23, 1983) — “1999” by Prince peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘1999’ by Prince peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 1983)
Category Archives: 1980s
Woody Allen’s ‘Blue Jasmine’ comedy-drama film premieres in New York City 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 2013)
Video: 'Blue Jasmine' trailer
(Monday, July 22, 2013) — Blue Jasmine, an American comedy-drama film about a rich Manhattan socialite who falls on hard times and has to move into her working-class sister’s apartment in San Francisco, premiered tonight at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Blue Jasmine’ comedy-drama film premieres in New York City 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 2013)
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‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1983)
(Saturday, July 16, 1983) — “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” by Michael Jackson peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1983)
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Woody Allen’s ‘Zelig’ mockumentary film opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1983)
Video: 'Zelig' trailer/clips
(Friday, July 15, 1983, 12:00 p.m. EDT) — Zelig, an American mockumentary about Leonard Zelig, a nondescript enigma, who, apparently out of his desire to fit in and be liked, unwittingly takes on the characteristics of strong personalities around him, opened today at the Beekman Theatre on the Upper East Side of the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Zelig’ mockumentary film opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1983)
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‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)
(Saturday, July 9, 1983) — “Every Breath You Take” by The Police peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (July 9/16/23/30, August 6/13/20/27, 1983). Continue reading ‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)
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‘Never Gonna Let You Go’ by Sérgio Mendes peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)
(Saturday, July 9, 1983) — “Never Gonna Let You Go” by Sérgio Mendes (and sung by Joe Pizzulo and Leza Miller) peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Never Gonna Let You Go’ by Sérgio Mendes peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)
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‘I’m Still Standing’ by Elton John peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)
(Saturday, July 9, 1983) — “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Still Standing’ by Elton John peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)
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‘The Metro’ by Berlin peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)
(Saturday, July 9, 1983) — “The Metro” by Berlin peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Metro’ by Berlin peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1983)
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‘Electric Avenue’ by Eddy Grant peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1983)
(Saturday, July 2, 1983) — “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks. Continue reading ‘Electric Avenue’ by Eddy Grant peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1983)
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‘White Wedding’ by Billy Idol peaks at #36 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1983)
(Saturday, July 2, 1983) — “White Wedding” by Billy Idol peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘White Wedding’ by Billy Idol peaks at #36 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1983)
