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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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.
Continue reading ‘Yorkshire Ripper’ serial killer Peter Sutcliffe arrested 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 1981)
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.
Continue reading Folksinger-songwriter Tim Hardin found dead of an accidental heroin overdose 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1980)
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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(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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(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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(Saturday, December 20, 1980) — “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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Video: 'WABC-TV CH 7 NYC JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE 12-14-80 PT 1'
(Sunday, December 14, 1980, 2:00 p.m. EST; following the Murder of John Lennon) — In silence and in song, Beatles fans around the world paid final tribute today in parks, plazas and even parking lots, to John Lennon, who was murdered by a deranged fan on Dec. 8, 1980, outside his New York City apartment building. Continue reading Silent tribute to John Lennon’s memory observed throughout the world 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1980)
Video: 'NBC Network - The Today Show - "Lennon Murdered" (Complete Network Broadcast, 12/9/1980) ?'
(Tuesday, December 9, 1980; during the Murder of John Lennon) — News coverage and mourning around the world continued today followed late last night’s fatal shooting of English musician John Lennon, formerly of The Beatles, by a deranged fan. Continue reading News coverage of John Lennon’s murder continues as fans mourn worldwide 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1980)
Video: 'JOHN LENNON DEAD COSELL & NIGHTLINE REPORTS 12-8-1980'
(Monday, December 8, 1980, approximately 10:50 p.m. EST; during the Murder of John Lennon) — English musician John Lennon, formerly of The Beatles, was fatally shot by a deranged fan tonight while entering the archway of The Dakota, his residence on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in New York City. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon fatally shot by a deranged fan in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1980)
