(Saturday, November 15, 1980) — “Lady” by Kenny Rogers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Nov. 15/22/29, Dec. 6/13/20, 1980). Continue reading ‘Lady’ by Kenny Rogers peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
Category Archives: 1980s
‘The Wanderer’ by Donna Summer peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
(Saturday, November 15, 1980) — “The Wanderer” by Donna Summer peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Wanderer’ by Donna Summer peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
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‘I’m Coming Out’ by Diana Ross peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
(Saturday, November 15, 1980) — “I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Coming Out’ by Diana Ross peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
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‘Whip It’ by Devo peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
(Saturday, November 15, 1980) — “Whip It” by Devo peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Whip It’ by Devo peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1980)
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Former Beatle John Lennon records last musical performance 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1980)
Video: 'You Saved My Soul (With Your True Love) [14 November 1980]'
(Friday, November 14, 1980) — Three days before the release of Double Fantasy, his first studio album in five years (with his wife, Yoko Ono), former Beatle John Lennon recorded an electric guitar demo for his song “You Saved My Soul (With Your True Love)” today at his home at The Dakota apartment building in New York City. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon records last musical performance 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1980)
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‘Raging Bull’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1980)
Video: 'Raging Bull' trailer
(Thursday, November 13, 1980) — Raging Bull, an American biographical sports drama film about middle-weight champ Jake La Motta, whose life was haunted by violence inside and outside the ring, premiered today at Sutton Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Raging Bull’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1980)
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‘Dreamer’ by Supertramp peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1980)
(Saturday, November 8, 1980) — “Dreamer” by Supertramp peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dreamer’ by Supertramp peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1980)
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‘She’s So Cold’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1980)
(Saturday, November 8, 1980) — “She’s So Cold” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘She’s So Cold’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1980)
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Ronald Reagan easily defeats incumbent President Jimmy Carter in U.S. election 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1980)
Video: 'United States Election Night Coverage from 1928-present' (1980 election night coverage on clips 109-119)
(Tuesday, November 4, 1980, during the 1980 United States presidential election) — Former Governor Ronald Reagan of California, a Republican, was elected as the 40th President of the United States today, defeating incumbent President Jimmy Carter of Georgia, a Democrat. Continue reading Ronald Reagan easily defeats incumbent President Jimmy Carter in U.S. election 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1980)
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‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ by John Lennon debuts at #38 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 1980)
Video: '(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon (official music video HD)'
(Saturday, November 1, 1980) — “(Just Like) Starting Over,” the first single by former Beatle John Lennon since 1975 and from his forthcoming album with his wife Yoko Ono, titled Double Fantasy, debuted at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ by John Lennon debuts at #38 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 1980)
