(Saturday, August 2, 1986) — “Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 2/9, 1986). Continue reading ‘Glory of Love’ by Peter Cetera peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 2 1986)
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‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
(Saturday, July 26, 1986) — “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
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‘Modern Woman’ by Billy Joel peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
(Saturday, July 26, 1986) — “Modern Woman” by Billy Joel peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Modern Woman’ by Billy Joel peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
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‘Castle in the Sky’ premieres in Tokyo 40 years ago today (Jul 25 1986)
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(Friday, July 25, 1986) — Castle in the Sky, a Japanese animated adventure film about a young boy and a girl who, with a magic crystal, must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle, premiered on today at the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan. Continue reading ‘Castle in the Sky’ premieres in Tokyo 40 years ago today (Jul 25 1986)
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‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ teen comedy film opens in Manhattan 40 years ago this hour (Jun 11 1986)
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(Wednesday, June 11, 1986, noon EDT) — Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, a teen comedy film about a perpetual truant who joins his friends for a day of adventure and self-discovery, was released today in U.S. theaters, including Loews Paramount and Loews 34th Street Showplace in Manhattan. Continue reading ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ teen comedy film opens in Manhattan 40 years ago this hour (Jun 11 1986)
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‘Live to Tell’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986)
(Saturday, June 7, 1986) — “Live to Tell” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Live to Tell’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986)
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‘Top Gun’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago tonight (May 12 1986)
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(Monday, May 12, 1986) — Top Gun, an action drama film about a hotheaded pilot who struggles to survive an exclusive training program, premiered tonight at Loews Astor Plaza at the corner of Broadway and 44th Street in New York City. Continue reading ‘Top Gun’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago tonight (May 12 1986)
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Woody Allen’s ‘Café Society’ romantic comedy drama film premieres at Cannes Film Festival 10 years ago today (May 11 2006)
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(Wednesday, May 11, 2016) — Café Society, an American romantic comedy drama film about a young man who moves to Hollywood in the 1930s, where he falls in love with the assistant to his uncle, a powerful talent agent, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Café Society’ romantic comedy drama film premieres at Cannes Film Festival 10 years ago today (May 11 2006)
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‘Captain Midnight’ interrupts HBO satellite feed 40 years ago this hour (Apr 27 1986)
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(Sunday, April 27, 1986, 12:32 a.m. EST) — John R. MacDougall of Florida, a video pirate calling himself “Captain Midnight,” interrupted a movie this morning on the premium cable and satellite television network HBO (Home Box Office) with a printed onscreen message protesting home satellite de-scrambling fees.
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Maria Shriver marries Arnold Schwarzenegger 40 years ago today (Apr 26 1986)
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(Saturday, April 26, 1986) — TV journalist Maria Shriver and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger were married today at a church in Hyannis, Massachusetts, with members of the Kennedy family present. Continue reading Maria Shriver marries Arnold Schwarzenegger 40 years ago today (Apr 26 1986)
