Category Archives: 1980s

U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro picked by Walter Mondale to become first woman vice presidential candidate on major political party ticket 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'This day in history: July 12, 1984: Geraldine Ferraro becomes the first female vice-presidential candidate.'

(Thursday, July 12, 1984; during the 1984 United States presidential election) — Probable Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale today named U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of Queens, New York, as his running mate today, the first woman selected to run for vice president on a major party ticket. Continue reading U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro picked by Walter Mondale to become first woman vice presidential candidate on major political party ticket 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1984) →

‘Thin Line Between Love and Hate’ by The Pretenders peaks at #83 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” by The Pretenders peaked at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Thin Line Between Love and Hate’ by The Pretenders peaks at #83 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984) →

‘You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)’ by Joe Jackson peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, June 23, 1984) — “You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)” by Joe Jackson at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)’ by Joe Jackson peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1984) →