Category Archives: 1980s

‘State of Shock’ by The Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, August 4, 1984) — “State of Shock” by The Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘State of Shock’ by The Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1984) →

Walter Mondale accepts Democratic presidential nomination, promises to raise taxes 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1984 Walter Mondale Democratic Convention Acceptance Speech

(Thursday, July 19, 1984, evening PDT) — Former Vice President Walter Mondale accepted the nomination for President of the United States tonight at the Democratic National Convention at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, promising to “stop the illegal war in Nicaragua,” meet the Soviets once a year and slash the deficit by raising taxes. Continue reading Walter Mondale accepts Democratic presidential nomination, promises to raise taxes 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1984) →

‘Almost Paradise’ by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1984)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 14, 1984) — “Almost Paradise” by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Almost Paradise’ by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1984) →

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) →