Video: 'Mid-Air Collision Sends Aeroméxico Flight 498 Plummeting Into The Ground | Mayday | Wonder'
(Sunday, August 31, 1986, 11:52 a.m. PDT; during Aeroméxico Flight 498) — A commercial jet and a small private plane collided over Southern California this morning sending the larger aircraft crashing into the Los Angeles suburb of Cerritos and killing 82 people. Continue reading 82 dead after jet and small plane collide over Los Angeles neighborhood 40 years this hour (Aug 31 1986)
(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Higher Love’ by Steve Winwood peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)
(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “Sweet Freedom” by Michael McDonald peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Freedom’ by Michael McDonald peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)
(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “That Was Then, This Is Now” by The Monkees peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘That Was Then, This Is Now’ by The Monkees peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)
(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Velcro Fly’ by ZZ Top peaks at #35 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)
Video: '1986 Paul McCartney Interview with Rona Elliott'
(Monday, August 25, 1986, 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney today began a four-part interview with Rona Elliott on NBC’s Today show, recorded in mid-July at his MPL offices in London to promote his forthcoming studio album, Press to Play. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed on ‘Today’ 40 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1986)
Video: 'Paul McCartney On Entertainment This Week'
(Saturday, August 23, 1986) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed by Barbara Howar for today’s special edition of Entertainment This Week, recorded in mid July 1986 as the ex-Beatle’s MPL offices in London to promote the release of his new studio album Press to Play.
(Saturday, August 16, 1986) — “Papa Don’t Preach” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 16/23, 1986). Continue reading ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 16 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Mad About You” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Mad About You’ by Belinda Carlisle peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Taken In” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Taken In’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
