Category Archives: 1980s

‘On the Wings of a Nightingale’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #50 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984)

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

(Saturday, October 13, 1984) — “On the Wings of a Nightingale” by The Everly Brothers (written by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney) at #50 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘On the Wings of a Nightingale’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #50 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984) →

Bush and Ferraro clash in historic vice presidential debate, sparking spirited exchanges 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bush vs. Ferraro: The 1984 vice presidential debate'

(Thursday, October 11, 1984, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1984 United States presidential debates) — In a historic and spirited debate, Vice President George Bush, a Republican, and his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, engaged in a heated exchange tonight, clashing repeatedly over President Reagan’s policies. Continue reading Bush and Ferraro clash in historic vice presidential debate, sparking spirited exchanges 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1984) →

Reagan and Mondale clash in heated first 1984 presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Reagan vs. Mondale: The first 1984 presidential debate'

(Sunday, October 7, 1984, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1984 United States presidential debates) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter Mondale exchanged sharp and personal critiques tonight during their first debate of the 1984 presidential campaign. Continue reading Reagan and Mondale clash in heated first 1984 presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1984) →

‘Let’s Go Crazy’ by Prince and The Revolution peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 29 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, September 29, 1984) — “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sep. 29, Oct. 6, 1984). Continue reading ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ by Prince and The Revolution peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 29 1984) →