(Saturday, February 2, 1985) — “I Would Die 4 U” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Would Die 4 U’ by Prince and The Revolution peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 2 1985)
Category Archives: 1980s
Music industry’s most famous artists gather to record ‘We Are The World’ 40 years ago this hour (Jan 28-29 1985)
Video: 'U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World'
(Monday, January 28, 1985, 10:30 p.m.-Tuesday, January 29, 1985, 8:00 a.m. PST) — 45 of the most famous artists in the music industry gathered tonight at A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood to record “We Are the World,” a song and charity single for African famine relief. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian. Continue reading Music industry’s most famous artists gather to record ‘We Are The World’ 40 years ago this hour (Jan 28-29 1985)
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Woody Allen’s ‘The Purple Rose of Cairo’ premieres at U.S. Film Festival 40 years ago this hour (Jan 26 1985)
Video: 'Purple Rose of Cairo - Official Trailer - Woody Allen Movie'
(Saturday, January 26, 1985, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. MST) — The Purple Rose of Cairo, a romantic fantasy comedy film about a movie character who steps off the screen and into the life of his biggest fan, premiered tonight at the Egyptian Theatre during the U.S. Film Festival in Park City, Utah . Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘The Purple Rose of Cairo’ premieres at U.S. Film Festival 40 years ago this hour (Jan 26 1985)
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‘The Falcon and the Snowman’ released in the U.S. 40 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1985)
Video: 'The Falcon and the Snowman' trailer
(Friday, January 25, 1985, 12:30 p.m. EST) — The Falcon and the Snowman, a spy film about two angry young Americans who sell national secrets to the Soviets, opened today in U.S. theaters (including the Coronet in New York City). Continue reading ‘The Falcon and the Snowman’ released in the U.S. 40 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1985)
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President Reagan, VP George H.W. Bush hold public inaugural ceremonies 40 years ago this hour (Jan 21 1985)
Video: '1985 Inauguration (January 1985)' (17 clips)
(Monday, January 21, 1985, 11:48 a.m. EST) — President Ronald Reagan launched his second term today, saying the nation faced “a moment of bard decisions” that demanded further limits on the cost and size and power of the federal
government. Continue reading President Reagan, VP George H.W. Bush hold public inaugural ceremonies 40 years ago this hour (Jan 21 1985)
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President Reagan, VP George H.W. Bush sworn-in for second terms 40 years ago this hour (Jan 20 1985)
Video: 'Ronald Reagan 1985 Inauguration Part 1'
(Sunday, January 20, 1985, 11:57 a.m. EST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan took the constitutional oath today to begin his second term as the 40th President of the United States. Continue reading President Reagan, VP George H.W. Bush sworn-in for second terms 40 years ago this hour (Jan 20 1985)
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‘You’re the Inspiration’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 19 1985)
(Saturday, January 19, 1985) — “You’re the Inspiration” by Chicago peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re the Inspiration’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 19 1985)
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‘Run to You’ by Bryan Adams peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 19 1985)
(Saturday, January 19, 1985) — “Run to You” by Bryan Adams peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Born in the U.S.A.’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 19 1985)
(Saturday, January 19, 1985) — “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 19 1985)
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‘Water’ featuring partial Beatles reunion opens in London 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1985)
Video: 'Water' trailer
(Friday, January 18, 1985) — Water, a comedy film about five criminals who are recruited by a mysterious underworld figure to stop a drug transaction, premiered today at the Odeon Cinema in London. Continue reading ‘Water’ featuring partial Beatles reunion opens in London 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1985)
