(Saturday, March 27, 1982) — “The Beatles Movie Medley,” a compilation of snippets from songs from The Beatles’ films, debuted on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #70. Continue reading ‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ by The Beatles debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1982)
Category Archives: 1980s
‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ single and ‘Reel Music’ compilation album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1982)
Video: 'THE BEATLES - REEL MUSIC (FULL ALBUM)' (16 clips, clips #2-#15 constitute the 1982 album, clip #1 is the A-side of the single "The Beatles Movie Medley" and clip #16 is "Fab Four On Film," the B-side for early copies of the single)
(Monday, March 22, 1982) — Reel Music, a compilation album featuring a selection of songs by The Beatles that were featured in their films, was released today in the U.S. (the following day in the UK). Continue reading ‘The Beatles Movie Medley’ single and ‘Reel Music’ compilation album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1982)
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‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’ by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 #1982)
(Saturday, March 20, 1982) — “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Mar. 20/27, Apr. 3/10/17/24, May 1, 1982). Continue reading ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’ by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 #1982)
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‘That Girl’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 #1982)
(Saturday, March 20, 1982) — “That Girl” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘That Girl’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 #1982)
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‘Sweet Dreams’ by Air Supply peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 #1982)
(Saturday, March 20, 1982) — “Sweet Dreams” by Air Supply peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Air Supply peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 #1982)
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Claus von Bülow found guilty of attempting to murder wealthy wife twice 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1982)
Video: 'American Justice: Amer Just: Von Bulow - Full Episode (S6, E13) | A&E' (Mar. 16, 1982, at 24:18)
(Tuesday, March 16, 1982, announced at approximately 11:15 a.m.) — Claus von Bülow, a Danish-born British lawyer, consultant and socialite, was found guilty today in Newport, Rhode Island, of twice trying to murder his wife with insulin injections so he would inherit $14 million and be free to marry his lover. Continue reading Claus von Bülow found guilty of attempting to murder wealthy wife twice 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1982)
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‘Spirits in the Material World’ by The Police peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1982)
(Saturday, March 13, 1982) — “Spirits in the Material World” by The Police peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Spirits in the Material World’ by The Police peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1982)
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‘When All Is Said and Done’ by ABBA peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1982)
(Saturday, March 13, 1982) — “When All Is Said and Done” by ABBA peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘When All Is Said and Done’ by ABBA peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1982)
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‘Mirror Mirror’ by Diana Ross peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1982)
(Saturday, March 6, 1982) — “Mirror Mirror” by Diana Ross peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Mirror Mirror’ by Diana Ross peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1982)
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Comedian John Belushi, 33, found dead of a drug overdose in rented Hollywood bungalow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1982)
Video: 'John Belushi - Milton Berle + Bob Greene on his passing - Nightline 3/5/82'
(Friday, March 5, 1982, 12:15 p.m. PST) — Comedian John Belushi, whose wayward eyebrows and bulging belly animated his portrayal of the consummate slob on the NBC-TV sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live and in the movie Animal House, was found dead today in his garden bungalow at the Chateau Marmont hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. He was 33 years old. Continue reading Comedian John Belushi, 33, found dead of a drug overdose in rented Hollywood bungalow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1982)
