Video: 'The Paul Castellano Hit (Gotti, 1996)'
(Monday, December 16, 1985, at about 5:26 p.m. EST) — Organized-crime chief Paul Castellano, 70, and his bodyguard were shot to death today outside Sparks Steak House restaurant at 210 East 46th Street near Third Avenue in New York City on orders from John Gotti. Continue reading Organized-crime chief Paul Castellano shot dead stepping from car 40 years ago this hour (Dec 16 1985)
Video: 'President Reagan's Remarks at a Service in Fort Campbell, Kentucky'
(Monday, December 16, 1985, 10:38 a.m. CST) — Saying that “love is never wasted, love is never lost,” U.S. President Ronald Reagan came to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, today to embrace weeping families of the 248 American soldiers who died in a plane crash in Gander, Newfoundland on Dec. 12, 1985. Continue reading ‘Love is never lost’ Reagan tells crash victims’ grieving families 40 years ago this hour (Dec 16 1985)
(Saturday, December 14, 1985) — “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid peaked at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sun City’ by Artists United Against Apartheid peaks at #38 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 14 1985)
Video: 'Did Ice Cause the Deadly Gander Crash? | Mayday Air Disaster'
(Thursday, December 12, 1985, 6:46 a.m. NST) — 248 American soldiers and eight crew members were killed today when an Arrow Air charter crashed after takeoff from Gander, Newfoundland. Continue reading 248 American soldiers and 8 crew members killed in plane crash at Gander, Newfoundland 40 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1985)
(Saturday, December 7, 1985) — “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 7/14, 1985). Continue reading ‘Broken Wings’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)
(Saturday, December 7, 1985) — “Never” by Heart peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Never’ by Heart peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)
(Saturday, December 7, 1985) — “Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves” by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves’ by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)
(Saturday, December 7, 1985) — “Wrap Her Up” by Elton John (with George Michael) peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wrap Her Up’ by Elton John peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)
(Saturday, November 30, 1985) — “Separate Lives” by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Separate Lives’ by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 30 1985)
(Saturday, November 30, 1985) — “Who’s Zoomin’ Who” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Who’s Zoomin’ Who’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 30 1985)
