(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “All Over the World” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘All Over the World’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
Category Archives: 1980s
‘Turn It On Again’ by Genesis peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “Turn It On Again” by Genesis peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Turn It On Again’ by Genesis peaks at #58 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
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John Lennon completes ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
Video: '(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon (official music video HD)'
(Saturday, September 27, 1980, session started at 4:00 p.m. EDT; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio last month after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), completed “(Just Like) Starting Over” today, recording the wishing bell that opens the track at the Record Plant studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
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‘Give Me the Night’ by George Benson peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
(Saturday, September 27, 1980) — “Give Me the Night” by George Benson peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Give Me the Night’ by George Benson peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
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‘Late in the Evening’ by Paul Simon peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
(Saturday, September 27, 1980) — “Late in the Evening” by Paul Simon peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Late in the Evening’ by Paul Simon peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
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Woody Allen’s ‘Stardust Memories’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1980)
Video: 'Stardust Memories' trailer
(Friday, September 26, 1980, 12 noon EDT) — Stardust Memories, an American comedy-drama film about a filmmaker who recalls his life and his loves – the inspirations for his films – while attending a retrospective of his work, opened simultaneously today at three theaters in Manhattan, including the Little Carnegie Theatre at 146 W. 57th Street. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Stardust Memories’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1980)
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John Lennon concludes in-depth interview for Playboy magazine 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1980)
Video: 'John Lennon And Yoko Ono-Heart Play-Unfinished Dialogue -A Spoken Word Documentary (1983)'
(Wednesday, September 24, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio Aug. 7, 1980, after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), concluded an in-depth interview (with Ono) today by David Sheff for the January 1981 edition of Playboy magazine. Continue reading John Lennon concludes in-depth interview for Playboy magazine 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1980)
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John Lennon completes ‘Dear Yoko’ and ‘I’m Losing You’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1980)
Video: 'John Lennon - Dear Yoko (Early Take)'
(Monday, September 22, 1980, beginning at 2:00 p.m. EDT; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio last month after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), completed “Dear Yoko” and “I’m Losing You” today, overdubbing his lead vocals for both songs at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘Dear Yoko’ and ‘I’m Losing You’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1980)
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Iraqi aircraft bombard ten airfields in Iran as conflict erupts into full-scale war 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1980)
Video: 'Iran-Iraq War Documentary' (7 videos)
(Monday, September 22, 1980; during the Iran–Iraq War) — The Persian Gulf conflict between Iran and Iraq erupted into full-scale war today when Iraqi aircraft bombarded ten airfields in Iran to cripple the Iranian air force on the ground. Continue reading Iraqi aircraft bombard ten airfields in Iran as conflict erupts into full-scale war 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1980)
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Reagan, Anderson clash in first 1980 general election presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1980)
Video: '1980 Presidential Candidate Debate: Governor Ronald Reagan and Congressman John Anderson – 9/21/80'
(Sunday, September 21, 1980, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT; during the 1980 United States presidential election) — Republican nominee Ronald Reagan and independent candidate John B. Anderson disagreed on abortion, tax cuts, energy, defense and how to revitalize American cities in the first debate of the 1980 presidential campaign tonight at the Baltimore Convention Center but made only intermittent attacks on Democratic President Jimmy Carter, who chose not to participate. Continue reading Reagan, Anderson clash in first 1980 general election presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1980)
