Video: 'Paul McCartney - Pugin's Hall Rehearsals 1980' (Oct. 18, 1980, at 2:05:30-4:32:36)
(Thursday, October 30, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his group Wings resumed rehearsals today at Pugin’s Hall on Appledore Road, Tenterden, in Kent, England, for the band’s next album, the recording of which was to begin in November and December 1980. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings resume rehearsals for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1980)
Video: '1980 Presidential Candidate Debate: Governor Ronald Reagan and President Jimmy Carter - 10/28/80'
(Tuesday, October 28, 1980, 9:30-11:00 p.m. EST; during the 1980 United States presidential election) — With just seven days left before Election Day in the United States, President Jimmy Carter, a Democrat, and former California Governor Ronald Reagan, a Republican, met tonight at Public Auditorium in Cleveland for their only presidential debate of the campaign. Continue reading ‘There you go again’: Carter and Reagan hold only debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1980)
(Saturday, October 25, 1980) — “Woman in Love” by Barbra Streisand peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 25, Nov. 1/8, 1980). Continue reading ‘Woman in Love’ by Barbra Streisand peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1980)
(Saturday, October 25, 1980) — “He’s So Shy” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘He’s So Shy’ by The Pointer Sisters peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1980)
(Saturday, October 25, 1980) — “Midnight Rocks” by Al Stewart peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Midnight Rocks’ by Al Stewart peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1980)
Video: '(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon (official music video HD)'
(Friday, October 24, 1980) — “(Just Like) Starting Over,” a song written and performed by former Beatle John Lennon, was released as a single today both in the United States and the United Kingdom. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1980)
Video: 'ELTON JOHN "PORTLAND,OR" 1980'
(Monday, October 20, 1980, scheduled for 8 p.m. PDT; during the 1980 World Tour) — Rock music star Elton John performed tonight at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. Continue reading Elton John performs at Memorial Coliseum in Portland 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1980)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Pugin's Hall Rehearsals 1980' (Oct. 18, 1980, at 0:04-2:05:22)
(Saturday, October 18, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his group Wings began rehearsals today at Pugin’s Hall on Appledore Road, Tenterden, in Kent, England, for the band’s next album, the recording of which was to begin in November and December 1980. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin rehearsals for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1980)
(Saturday, October 11, 1980) — “I’m Alright” by Kenny Loggins peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Alright’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980)
(Saturday, October 11, 1980) — “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Xanadu’ by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980)
