(Saturday, February 16, 1985) — “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
Category Archives: Movies 1980s
Woody Allen’s ‘The Purple Rose of Cairo’ premieres at U.S. Film Festival 40 years ago this hour (Jan 26 1985)
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(Saturday, January 26, 1985, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. MST) — The Purple Rose of Cairo, a romantic fantasy comedy film about a movie character who steps off the screen and into the life of his biggest fan, premiered tonight at the Egyptian Theatre during the U.S. Film Festival in Park City, Utah . Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘The Purple Rose of Cairo’ premieres at U.S. Film Festival 40 years ago this hour (Jan 26 1985)
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‘The Falcon and the Snowman’ released in the U.S. 40 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1985)
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(Friday, January 25, 1985, 12:30 p.m. EST) — The Falcon and the Snowman, a spy film about two angry young Americans who sell national secrets to the Soviets, opened today in U.S. theaters (including the Coronet in New York City). Continue reading ‘The Falcon and the Snowman’ released in the U.S. 40 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1985)
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‘Water’ featuring partial Beatles reunion opens in London 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1985)
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(Friday, January 18, 1985) — Water, a comedy film about five criminals who are recruited by a mysterious underworld figure to stop a drug transaction, premiered today at the Odeon Cinema in London. Continue reading ‘Water’ featuring partial Beatles reunion opens in London 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1985)
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‘No More Lonely Nights’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1984)
(Saturday, December 8, 1984) — “No More Lonely Nights” by Paul McCartney peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘No More Lonely Nights’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1984)
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‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984)
(Saturday, October 13, 1984) — “I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 13/20/27, 1984). Continue reading ‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984)
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‘Ghostbusters’ by Ray Parker, Jr. peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1984)
(Saturday, August 11, 1984) — “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker, Jr. peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 11/18/25, 1984). Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’ by Ray Parker, Jr. peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1984)
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‘Almost Paradise’ by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1984)
(Saturday, July 14, 1984) — “Almost Paradise” by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Almost Paradise’ by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1984)
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‘Let’s Hear It for the Boy’ by Deniece Williams peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 26 1984)
(Saturday, May 12, 1984) — ““Let’s Hear It for the Boy”” by Deniece Williams at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (May 26, June 2, 1984). Continue reading ‘Let’s Hear It for the Boy’ by Deniece Williams peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 26 1984)
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‘Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1984)
(Saturday, April 21, 1984) — “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” by Phil Collins peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Apr. 21/28, May 5, 1984). Continue reading ‘Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1984)
