Category Archives: 1980s

President Jimmy Carter cites peril of arms buildup in farewell speech 40 years ago this hour (Jan 14 1981)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Jimmy Carter Farewell Address (January 14 1981)'

(Wednesday, January 14, 1981, 9:00 p.m. EST) — Six days before his term of office expired, U.S. President Jimmy Carter said farewell to the nation tonight in an address from the Oval Office in which he called on Americans to continue the struggle to avoid nuclear war, protect the environment and enhance human rights.
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‘Love on the Rocks’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1981)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, January 10, 1981) — “Love on the Rocks” by Neil Diamond peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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‘Guilty’ by Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1981)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, January 10, 1981) — “Guilty” by Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Tell It Like It Is’ by Heart peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1981)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, January 10, 1981) — “Tell It Like It Is” by Heart peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Woman’ by John Lennon released as a single 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1981)

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


Video: 'WOMAN. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon (official music video HD)'

(Thursday, January 8, 1981) — “Woman,” a song written and performed by former Beatle John Lennon, was released as a single today in the United States (Jan. 16, 1981, in the United Kingdom).
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‘Yorkshire Ripper’ serial killer Peter Sutcliffe arrested 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 1981)

1980s


Video: '2nd January 1981: Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, arrested'

(Friday, January 2, 1981, around 10:30 p.m. GMT) — Serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, known as the “Yorkshire Ripper,” was arrested by police late tonight in Sheffield, England after the largest manhunt in British history.
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Folksinger-songwriter Tim Hardin found dead of an accidental heroin overdose 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1980)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s


Video: 'The Music Warehouse - Tim Hardin at Woodstock' (7 videos)

(Monday, December 29, 1980, body was found at about 6:30 p.m. PST) — The body of 39-year-old Tim Hardin, an American folk musician and composer who wrote the Top 40 hit “If I Were a Carpenter,” was found tonight on the floor of his Hollywood apartment, having died of an accidental heroin overdose.
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‘Double Fantasy’ album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1980)

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


Video: 'John Lennon - Double Fantasy' (first 14 videos constitute original album)

(Saturday, December 27, 1980) — Double Fantasy, the fifth album by former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart for eight consecutive weeks (Dec. 27, 1980, Jan. 3/10/17/24/31, Feb. 7/14, 1981).
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‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1980)

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

(Saturday, December 27, 1980) — “(Just Like) Starting Over” by former Beatle John Lennon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Dec. 27, 1980, Jan. 3/10/17/24, 1981).
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‘Hungry Heart’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1980)

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(Saturday, December 27, 1980) — “Hungry Heart” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks.
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