(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)
Category Archives: Movies 1980s
‘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)
Share this:
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.
Share this:
‘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)
Share this:
‘The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough’ by Cyndi Lauper peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (July 13 1985)
(Saturday, July 13, 1985) — “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Share this:
‘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)
Share this:
‘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)
Share this:
‘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)
Share this:
‘The Goonies’ adventure comedy film released in North America 40 years ago this hour (June 7 1985)
Video: 'The Goonies' trailer
(Friday, June 7, 1985, 11:00 a.m. EDT) — The Goonies, an adventure comedy film about a band of young boys who find a treasure map and embark on a magical adventure, was released today in North America, opening at 11 a.m. EDT at three theaters in Manhattan, including the Criterion Center at Broadway and 45th Street in Times Square. Continue reading ‘The Goonies’ adventure comedy film released in North America 40 years ago this hour (June 7 1985)
Share this:
‘Axel F’ by Harold Faltermeyer peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (June 1 1985)
(Saturday, June 1, 1985) — “Axel F” by Harold Faltermeyer peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Axel F’ by Harold Faltermeyer peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (June 1 1985)
