Video: 'Miss America 1984 - Crowning Moment'
(Saturday, September 17, 1983, approximately 11:55 p.m. EDT) — Vanessa Williams, 20, of New York became the first African American to be named Miss America in the 62-year history of the pageant when she was crowned Miss America 1984 tonight in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Continue reading Vanessa Williams becomes first African American crowned Miss America 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1983)
(Saturday, September 17, 1983) — “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Human Nature’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1983)
(Saturday, September 17, 1983) — “How Can I Refuse?” by Heart peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘How Can I Refuse?’ by Heart peaks at #44 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1983)
(Saturday, September 10, 1983) — “Maniac” by Michael Sembello peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Sept. 10/17, 1983). Continue reading ‘Maniac’ by Michael Sembello peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1983)
(Saturday, September 10, 1983) — “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘The Safety Dance’ by Men Without Hats peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1983)
(Saturday, September 10, 1983) — “Lawyers in Love” by Jackson Browne peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lawyers in Love’ by Jackson Browne peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1983)
(Saturday, September 3, 1983) — “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’ by Eurythmics peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1983)
(Saturday, September 3, 1983) — “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Taco peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ by Taco peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1983)
Video: 'What REALLY happened Korean Flight 007??'
(Thursday, September 1, 1983, 6:26 a.m. Sakhalin time; during the Cold War) — Korean Air Lines Flight 007, a scheduled Korean Air Lines flight from New York City to Seoul via Anchorage, Alaska, was shot down today by a Soviet Union Su-15 interceptor near Moneron Island when the commercial aircraft entered Soviet airspace; all 269 on board were killed including U.S. Congressman Larry McDonald. Continue reading Soviets shoot down Korean Air Lines Boeing 747, killing 269 people 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1983)
Video: 'ABC News Coverage of STS-8' (parts 1-6)
(Tuesday, August 30, 1983, 2:32:00 a.m. EDT) — Guion Bluford, 40, became the first African-American in space early today, traveling aboard Space Shuttle Challenger on the mission STS-8 following a 17-minute delay due to thunderstorms near the launch site. Continue reading Guion Bluford becomes first African-American astronaut in space 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1983)
