1987 Trivia, Fun Facts, and Pop Culture HistoryQuick Facts from 1987World Changing Event: Black Monday — on October 19, 1987, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 508 points, a 22.6% single-day loss, the largest percentage drop in stock market history.Top Song: “Faith” by George MichaelMust-See Movies: The Princess Bride, Good Morning Vietnam, Moonstruck, Dirty Dancing, […]
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1987 Music Hits: Rock Anthems, Dance-Pop, Hip-Hop, Movie Ballads, and Big MTV Energy1987 music hits captured one of the busiest years of the late ’80s. Arena rock was still massive, pop radio was packed with glossy hooks, hip-hop was pushing further into the mainstream, and movie soundtracks were delivering songs that practically came with their
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“Remarks at the Brandenburg Gate”by Ronald Reagan, on June 12, 1987, in BerlinChancellor Kohl, Governing Mayor Diepgen, ladies and gentlemen: Twenty four years ago, President John F. Kennedy visited Berlin, and speaking to the people of this city and the world at the city hall. Well since then two other presidents have come, each in
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1987 Oscars 59th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 30, 1987Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHosts: Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, Paul HoganEligibility Year: 1986In-Depth Details and TriviaTriple Hosting Power: A unique trio of Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, and Paul Hogan added a mix of humor and charm to the event.Platoon Dominates: Oliver Stone’s Platoon was
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1987 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 24, 1987 Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles Host: Billy Crystal Eligibility Year: October 1, 1985 – September 30, 1986 Trivia Billy Crystal’s Debut: Known for his comedic brilliance, Billy Crystal hosted the Grammys, adding humor and wit to the evening. Paul Simon’s Triumph: Paul Simon’s album Graceland
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1986 Billboard Number One Hits: Every Hot 100 Chart-TopperThe 1986 Billboard Number One Hits list captured a fast-moving pop year filled with charity singles, movie ballads, dance-pop, synth-pop, arena rock, adult-contemporary hits, and early superstar runs from Whitney Houston, Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Bon Jovi. Lionel Richie carried over from 1985, Dionne & Friends delivered
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1986 History, Facts, and TriviaQuick Facts from 1986World Changing Event: The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant reactor #4 exploded on April 26, 1986, in the Soviet Union. The blast and resulting radiation exposed an estimated 500,000 to 6,000,000 people to dangerous levels of radiation. The USSR actively suppressed information about the severity of the disaster —
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1986 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics 1986 music was peak mid-80s: big pop ballads, MTV-ready rock, dance-pop, funk, synth-pop, movie soundtrack hits, rap crossover moments, and a few novelty records that somehow survived the decade with their leg warmers intact. Dionne & Friends, Robert Palmer, Prince, Run-D.M.C., Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Berlin,
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Pop Culture Headlines: 1986 Top Events in January 1986 Pop Culture History 1. Super Bowl XX (January 26, 1986): The 1985 Chicago Bears crushed the New England Patriots 46-10 at the Louisiana Superdome, capping one of the most dominant and quotable seasons in NFL history. The team’s “Super Bowl Shuffle” music video had already gone
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American Girl DollsAmerican Girl is a line of dolls that is marketed towards young girls, released on May 5, 1986. The dolls are 18 inches tall and come from various ethnicities, religions, and social classes from different eras in history. Each doll is sold with a book that provides a backstory for the doll and
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1986 Oscars 58th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 24, 1986Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHosts: Alan Alda, Jane Fonda and Robin WilliamsEligibility Year: 1985TriviaDynamic Hosting Trio: Alan Alda brought his charm, Jane Fonda added an activist’s perspective, and Robin Williams unleashed his comedic energy as hosts.Out of Africa Dominance: The film Out of Africa,
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1986 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 25, 1986 Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles Host: Kenny Rogers Eligibility Year: October 1, 1984 – September 30, 1985 Trivia We Are the World Spotlight: The charity single We Are the World became the evening’s star, winning Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best
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Address to the Nation on the Challengerby Ronald Reagan, on January 28, 1986, in Washington, DCLadies and Gentlemen, I’d planned to speak to you tonight to report on the state of the Union, but the events of earlier today have led me to change those plans. Today is a day for mourning and remembering. Nancy
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International Whaling Commission (IWC) MoratoriumThe International Whaling Commission (IWC) Moratorium is an international agreement that banned commercial whaling, aiming to conserve whale populations and promote their recovery. It was adopted in 1982 and came into effect in 1986.The IWC, established in 1946 under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW), initially aimed to
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1985 Billboard Number One Hits: Every Hot 100 Chart-TopperThe 1985 Billboard Number One Hits list was packed with superstar pop, charity singles, movie themes, British imports, arena rock, synth-pop, and adult-contemporary ballads. Madonna opened the year with Like a Virgin, Wham! and George Michael owned the year-end chart with Careless Whisper, USA for Africa turned
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1985 History, Facts, and TriviaQuick Facts from 1985World-Changing Event: Mikhail Gorbachev became Soviet Premier in March 1985, launching the era of “Glasnost,” a policy of openness and transparency that began unraveling the Soviet Union from the inside. The Cold War had a new character, and he was surprisingly reasonable.Top Song: Careless Whisper by Wham! featuring
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1985 Music Hits: Big Rock, Pop Royalty, Movie Songs, R&B, and MTV Flash 1985 music hits sounded like the full middle chapter of the 1980s: bright, loud, dramatic, stylish, and occasionally wearing sunglasses indoors for no practical reason. Rock bands were everywhere, pop stars were becoming full-scale video icons, R&B was smooth and polished, and
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USS James MonroeJust a little illustration of how the navy had changed during my life. I was attached to the USS James Monroe SSBN-622, a ballistic missile submarine in 1985. We had just returned from our three month deployment from Holy Loch, Scotland, to transit to Charleston, South Carolina. I was looking forward to the
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1985 Oscars 57th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 25, 1985 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Host: Jack Lemmon Eligibility Year: 1984 Trivia Amadeus Rules the Night: The film Amadeus directed by Milos Forman swept the Oscars, taking home eight awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for F. Murray Abraham.
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Introduction of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS)The introduction of the Internet domain name system (DNS) revolutionized the way users navigated the internet by providing an easy-to-understand naming structure for addressing computer systems and resources, replacing the need to remember numerical IP addresses.The development of the DNS began in the early 1980s, as the internet,
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1985 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 26, 1985Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los AngelesHost: John DenverEligibility Year: October 1, 1983 – September 30, 1984TriviaThriller Triumphs: Michael Jackson’s album Thriller won multiple awards, including Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical.Sade’s Smooth Introduction: The British band Sade won Best New Artist, riding high on the success of their debut album
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1984 Billboard Number One Hits: Every Hot 100 Chart-Topper The 1984 Billboard Number One Hits list captured one of pop music’s most famous years: MTV power, movie soundtracks, superstar albums, British new wave, rock crossovers, R&B, and the full arrival of Prince and Madonna as era-defining forces. Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson opened the year
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1984 Trivia, History, and Fun FactsQuick Facts from 1984World-Changing Event: Apple Computer unveiled the Macintosh personal computer on January 24, 1984, introduced by one of the most celebrated commercials in advertising history and priced at $1,995. Nearly 250,000 were sold that year. Personal computing had a face.Top Song: Like a Virgin by Madonna, which launched
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1984 Music Hits: MTV Pop, Purple Rain, Movie Songs, Rock Anthems, and Synth-Pop Everywhere1984 music hits landed right in the sweet spot of the MTV era. Pop stars had become video stars, movie soundtracks were feeding the charts, rock bands were still filling arenas, and synth-pop seemed to be coming out of every keyboard with
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International Olympic Committee (IOC)The establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on June 23, 1894, marked a turning point in the history of sports, as it led to the revival of the Olympic Games and the promotion of international cooperation and understanding through sports.Dates: The International Olympic Committee was established on June 23, 1894.Details: The
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40th Anniversary of D-DaySpeech by Ronald Reagan, on June 6, 1984, in Pointe du Hoc, France We’re here to mark that day in history when the Allied armies joined in battle to reclaim this continent to liberty. For 4 long years, much of Europe had been under a terrible shadow. Free nations had fallen, Jews
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1984 Oscars 56th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 9, 1984Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Johnny CarsonEligibility Year: 1983TriviaThe evening was dominated by Terms of Endearment. It won Best Picture, Best Director for James L. Brooks, and Best Actress for Shirley MacLaine.Sally Field’s famous speech, “You like me, you really like me!” took place
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1984 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 28, 1984 Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles Host: John Denver Eligibility Year: October 1, 1982 – September 30, 1983 A Closer Look at the 1984 Grammy Awards John Denver’s Hosting: John Denver returned as the host for the 1984 Grammy Awards, continuing his association with the Grammys.
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1983 Billboard Number One Hits: Every Hot 100 Chart-Topper The 1983 Billboard Number One Hits list captured one of the most important pop years of the MTV era. Michael Jackson dominated with Billie Jean and Beat It, The Police ruled the summer with Every Breath You Take, Irene Cara brought Flashdance to the top, and
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1983 History, Facts, and TriviaQuick Facts from 1983World-Changing Event: President Reagan called the Soviet Union an “Evil Empire” in a speech to the National Association of Evangelicals in Orlando, Florida, on March 8, 1983 — the most confrontational framing of U.S.-Soviet relations by an American president in decades, and a signal that the Cold War’s
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