Video: 'Lessons from NASA's Galileo Probe | How the Universe Works'
(Thursday, December 7, 1995, 22:04 UTC) — A science probe riding aboard NASA’s Galileo spacecraft pierced Jupiter’s cloud tops today, giving researchers their first direct look inside the giant planet’s turbulent atmosphere. Continue reading NASA probe pierces Jupiter’s clouds in first interior look at planet 30 years ago this hour (Dec 7 1995)
(Saturday, December 7, 1985) — “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 7/14, 1985). Continue reading ‘Broken Wings’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)
(Saturday, December 7, 1985) — “Never” by Heart peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Never’ by Heart peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)
(Saturday, December 7, 1985) — “Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves” by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves’ by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)
(Saturday, December 7, 1985) — “Wrap Her Up” by Elton John (with George Michael) peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wrap Her Up’ by Elton John peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 7 1985)
(Saturday, December 7, 1955) — “Nuttin’ for Christmas” by Art Mooney and His Orchestra, with six-year-old Barry Gordon as lead vocalist debuted at #62 on today’s Billboard “The Top 100” chart (for survey week ending November 30). Continue reading ‘Nuttin’ for Christmas’ by Art Mooney with Barry Gordon debuts at #62 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 7 1955)
Video: 'Heat' trailer
(Wednesday, December 6, 1995, evening PST) — Heat, an epic crime drama film about a group of five lifetime robbers who plan one last heist, premiered tonight at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. Continue reading ‘Heat’ epic crime drama film premieres in Burbank, California 30 years ago tonight (Dec 6 1995)
(Saturday, December 6, 1975) — “Sky High” by Jigsaw peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sky High’ by Jigsaw peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 6 1975)
Video: 'Ringo Starr-Blast from Your Past (1975)' (10 videos)
(Saturday, December 6, 1975) — Blast from Your Past, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, featuring eight singles, one B-side and one album track released between 1970 and 1975, debuted at #176 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart.
(Monday, December 6, 1965) — The Beatles’ Million Sellers, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks released by the Beatles that sold over 1 million copies each.
