(Saturday, October 4, 1980) — “All Over the World” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘All Over the World’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)
Category Archives: Movies 1980s
‘Late in the Evening’ by Paul Simon peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
(Saturday, September 27, 1980) — “Late in the Evening” by Paul Simon peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Late in the Evening’ by Paul Simon peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1980)
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Woody Allen’s ‘Stardust Memories’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1980)
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)
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‘Lookin’ for Love’ by Johnny Lee peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1980)
(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)
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‘Fame’ by Irene Cara peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1980)
(Saturday, September 13, 1980) — “Fame” by Irene Cara peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fame’ by Irene Cara peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1980)
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‘Empire Strikes Back (Medley)’ by Meco peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1980)
(Saturday, August 9, 1980) — “Empire Strikes Back (Medley)” by Meco peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Empire Strikes Back (Medley)’ by Meco peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1980)
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‘Magic’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1980)
(Saturday, August 2, 1980) — “Magic” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Aug. 2/9/16/23, 1980). Continue reading ‘Magic’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1980)
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‘I’m Alive’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1980)
(Saturday, July 12, 1980) — “I’m Alive” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Alive’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1980)
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‘Airplane!’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1980)
Video: 'Airplane!' trailer
(Wednesday, July 2, 1980, 12 noon EDT) — When a flight crew falls ill, the only man who can land the plane is afraid of flying in Airplane!, an American parody film that opened today at Forum 47th Street theater at 1567 Broadway in Times Square, located in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City. Continue reading ‘Airplane!’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1980)
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‘The Rose’ by Bette Midler peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1980)
(Saturday, June 28, 1980) — “The Rose” by Bette Midler peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Rose’ by Bette Midler peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1980)
