Category Archives: Movies 1980s

‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’ by Tina Turner peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 14 1985)

(Saturday, September 14, 1985) — “We Don’t Need Another Hero” by Tina Turner peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’ by Tina Turner peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 14 1985)

‘Invincible’ by Pat Benatar peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 14 1985)

(Saturday, September 14, 1985) — “Invincible” by Pat Benatar peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Invincible’ by Pat Benatar peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 14 1985)

‘St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)’ by John Parr peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 7 1985)

(Saturday, September 7, 1985) — “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)” by John Parr peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 7/14, 1985) Continue reading ‘St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)’ by John Parr peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 7 1985)

‘The Power of Love’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 24 1985)

(Saturday, August 24, 1985) — “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 24/31, 1985). Continue reading ‘The Power of Love’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 24 1985)

Actor Rock Hudson confirms he has AIDS 40 years ago today (July 25 1985)


Video: '1985 - Rock Hudson "Mystery Illness'

(Thursday, July 25, 1985) — A spokeswoman for actor Rock Hudson, whose recent frail appearance stunned a public that retains an image of him as a tall, dark and handsomely squared-jawed romantic screen hero, confirmed today that he was hospitalized in Paris suffering from AIDS.

‘A View to a Kill’ by Duran Duran peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (July 13 1985)

(Saturday, July 13, 1985) — “A View to a Kill” by Duran Duran peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 13/20, 1985). Continue reading ‘A View to a Kill’ by Duran Duran peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (July 13 1985)

‘Back to the Future’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (July 3 1985)


Video: 'Back to the Future' trailer

(Wednesday, July 3, 1985, 12 noon EDT)Back to the Future, a comic science fiction film about a young man who travels into the past and almost keeps his parents from getting married, opened today at Loew’s State Twin in Times Square, New York City. Continue reading ‘Back to the Future’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (July 3 1985)

‘Into the Groove’ by Madonna tops USA dance club chart 40 years ago today (June 29 1985)

(Saturday, June 29, 1985) — “Into The Groove” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Into the Groove’ by Madonna tops USA dance club chart 40 years ago today (June 29 1985)

‘Cocoon’ science fiction comedy drama film opens in New York City 40 years ago today (June 21 1985)


Video: 'Cocoon' trailer

(Friday, June 21, 1985, 11:15 a.m. EDT)Cocoon, a science fiction film about a group of elderly people are rejuvenated by aliens after swimming in a pool, premiered today at the Criterion Center on Broadway between 44th and 45th streets in the Times Square neighborhood in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City. Continue reading ‘Cocoon’ science fiction comedy drama film opens in New York City 40 years ago today (June 21 1985)