Category Archives: 1980s

One million people demonstrate in New York City against nuclear arms race 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982)

1980s, Cold War


Video: ''March For Disarmament' Anti-Nuclear Rally video - New York City, June 12th 1982'

(Saturday, June 12, 1982, protesters were scheduled to converge in Central Park at 1:00 p.m. EDT for a program of speeches and music that ended at 7:00 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — In the largest political demonstration in American history, one million people gathered in New York City’s Central Park today to demonstrate against nuclear weapons and call for an end to the cold war arms race. Continue reading One million people demonstrate in New York City against nuclear arms race 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982) →

Israeli forces invade Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organization fighters out of the country 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1982)

1980s


Video: 'Israel Vs.The PLO -The Invasion of Lebanon 1982 Part.1' (June 6, 1982, at 7:27)

(Sunday, June 6, 1982, 11:00 a.m. Israel Standard Time; during the 1982 Lebanon War, part of the Palestinian insurgency in South Lebanon (Israeli–Palestinian conflict) and Lebanese Civil War) — The Israeli army invaded southern Lebanon by land, sea, and air today in an attack aimed at destroying the main military bases of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Continue reading Israeli forces invade Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organization fighters out of the country 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1982) →

‘Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)’ by Elton John peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s

(Saturday, May 29, 1982) — “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)” by Elton John peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)’ by Elton John peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982) →

‘Fantasy’ by Aldo Nova peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 29, 1982) — “Fantasy” by Aldo Nova peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fantasy’ by Aldo Nova peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982) →

‘Wake Up Little Susie’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 29, 1982) — “Wake Up Little Susie” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982) →

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ sci-fi film premieres at Cannes Film Festival 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 26 1982)

1980s, Movies 1980s


Video: 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' trailer

(Wednesday, May 26, 1982, evening Central European Summer Time) — E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, an American science fiction film about a lonely boy who summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world, premiered tonight as the closing film of the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ sci-fi film premieres at Cannes Film Festival 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 26 1982) →

‘Don’t Talk to Strangers’ by Rick Springfield peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 22, 1982) — “Don’t Talk to Strangers” by Rick Springfield peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Talk to Strangers’ by Rick Springfield peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1982) →

‘I’ve Never Been to Me’ by Charlene peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 22, 1982) — “I’ve Never Been to Me” by Charlene peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I’ve Never Been to Me’ by Charlene peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1982) →

‘867-5309/Jenny’ by Tommy Tutone peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 22, 1982) — “867-5309/Jenny” by Tommy Tutone peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘867-5309/Jenny’ by Tommy Tutone peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1982) →

‘’65 Love Affair’ by Paul Davis peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 22, 1982) — “’65 Love Affair” by Paul Davis peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘’65 Love Affair’ by Paul Davis peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1982) →