Video: ‘A Change of Heart | Retro Report’
(Thursday, December 2, 1982; 7.5 hour operation ended at 7 a.m. MST) — For the first time in history, surgeons early today implanted a permanent artificial heart to replace a dying human heart at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Continue reading Barney Clark, 61, becomes first human to receive permanent artificial heart 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1982)
Video: 'Billie Jean' (9 videos)
(Tuesday, November 30, 1982) — Thriller by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, the best-selling recording album of all time with sales of 70 million copies worldwide, was released today by Epic Records. Continue reading Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ best-selling album of all time, released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1982)
Video: 'Gandhi' trailer
(Tuesday, November 30, 1982, evening India Standard Time) — Gandhi, a period biographical film based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of nonviolent non-cooperative Indian independence movement against the British Empire during the 20th century, had its world premiere today in New Delhi. Continue reading World premiere of ‘Gandhi’ period biographical film held in New Delhi 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1982)
(Saturday, November 27, 1982) — “Truly” by Lionel Richie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 1982). Continue reading ‘Truly’ by Lionel Richie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982)
(Saturday, November 27, 1982) — “Gloria” by Laura Branigan peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Gloria’ by Laura Branigan peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982)
(Saturday, November 27, 1982) — “I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)” by Donald Fagen peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)’ by Donald Fagen peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982)
(Saturday, November 20, 1982) — “Southern Cross” by Crosby, Stills and Nash peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Southern Cross’ by Crosby, Stills and Nash peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1982)
(Saturday, November 20, 1982) — “Pressure” by Billy Joel peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Pressure’ by Billy Joel peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1982)
Video: '1982 Vietnam War Memorial Dedication, Washington DC - CBS Evening News - November 13'
(Saturday, November 13, 1982, ceremony scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. EST) — Thousands of flag-waving Americans gave Vietnam veterans a belated welcome home Saturday as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War, was dedicated today (click here to watch the dedication ceremony). Continue reading Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated on National Mall in Washington, D.C. 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1982)
(Saturday, November 13, 1982) — “Muscles” by Diana Ross peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six weeks. Continue reading ‘Muscles’ by Diana Ross peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1982)