(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)
Category Archives: 1980s
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)
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Paul McCartney and Wings resume rehearsals for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1980)
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)
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‘There you go again’: Carter and Reagan hold only debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 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)
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‘Woman in Love’ by Barbra Streisand peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 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)
