Category Archives: 1980s

Woody Allen’s ‘Stardust Memories’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1980)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Woody Allen


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) →

John Lennon concludes in-depth interview for Playboy magazine 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1980)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


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) →

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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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) →

Iraqi aircraft bombard ten airfields in Iran as conflict erupts into full-scale war 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1980)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

Reagan, Anderson clash in first 1980 general election presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1980)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

John Lennon completes ‘Watching The Wheels’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980)

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Video: 'John Lennon - "Watching The Wheels" Take 3'

(Saturday, September 20, 1980; 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 “Watching The Wheels” today, overdubbing his lead vocals at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘Watching The Wheels’ for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980) →

‘Lookin’ for Love’ by Johnny Lee peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980)

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(Saturday, September 20, 1980) — “Lookin’ for Love” by Johnny Lee peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lookin’ for Love’ by Johnny Lee peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980) →

‘Don’t Ask Me Why’ by Billy Joel peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980)

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(Saturday, September 20, 1980) — “Don’t Ask Me Why” by Billy Joel peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Ask Me Why’ by Billy Joel peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980) →

John Lennon records harmony vocal for ‘Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1980)

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Video: 'John Lennon - Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him (Official Music Video)'

(Thursday, September 18, 1980, starting 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), recorded his vocal harmony for Ono’s “Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him,” which was later released with Lennon’s vocal isolated, today at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon records harmony vocal for ‘Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1980) →

John Lennon completes three tracks for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1980)

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Video: 'Woman (2010 Remix)'

(Wednesday, September 17, 1980, starting 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 “Woman,” “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” and “Clean Up Time” today at The Hit Factory in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes three tracks for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1980) →