1980/1985 News
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[November 9th, 1985] BREAKING: President and Mrs. Reagan hosted Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the White House for their first U.S. visit. Diana dazzled in a blue velvet dress, while the evening featured a lavish dinner with celebrities and dignitaries.
[November 11th, 1985] The Canadian animated TV series "The Raccoons" premieres on CBC in Canada
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
[November 11th, 1985] The Canadian animated TV series "The Raccoons" premieres on CBC in Canada
[November 11th, 1985] The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-0, with goaltender Richard Brodeur recording his second straight shutout. Rick Lanz had two power-play goals, and the Canucks took control with strong skating and special teams.
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
[November 11th, 1985] The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-0, with goaltender Richard Brodeur recording his second straight shutout. Rick Lanz had two power-play goals, and the Canucks took control with strong skating and special teams.
[November 11th, 1985] Prince Charles and Princess Diana bid farewell to Washington with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a black-tie dinner at the National Gallery of Art. They also participated in a drug treatment center event and viewed military memorabilia at Arlington.
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
[November 11th, 1985] Prince Charles and Princess Diana bid farewell to Washington with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a black-tie dinner at the National Gallery of Art. They also participated in a drug treatment center event and viewed military memorabilia at Arlington.
[November 11th, 1985] Twisted Sister releases their fourth studio album "Come Out and Play"
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
[November 11th, 1985] Twisted Sister releases their fourth studio album "Come Out and Play"
[November 11th, 1985] Arn Anderson, during an interview at a TV taping, used the phrase "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" to refer to himself, Ric Flair, Ole Anderson, and Tully Blanchard. The name stuck instantly after this promo.
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
[November 11th, 1985] Arn Anderson, during an interview at a TV taping, used the phrase "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" to refer to himself, Ric Flair, Ole Anderson, and Tully Blanchard. The name stuck instantly after this promo.
[November 11th, 1985] Veterans Day/Rememberance Day 1985 image gallery
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 AM
[November 11th, 1985] Veterans Day/Rememberance Day 1985 image gallery
[November 11th, 1985] America honored veterans with parades and memorials nationwide on Veterans Day. President Reagan laid a wreath at Arlington, while events highlighted military service, peace, and the role of women in wartime.
President Reagan's Remarks at a Veteran's Day Ceremony at Arlington Cemetery on November 11, 1985
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November 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
[November 11th, 1985] America honored veterans with parades and memorials nationwide on Veterans Day. President Reagan laid a wreath at Arlington, while events highlighted military service, peace, and the role of women in wartime.
[August 18th, 1980] Actor Charlton Heston signs autographs while walking the picket line in front of Universal Studios in Hollywood Friday.
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
[August 18th, 1980] Actor Charlton Heston signs autographs while walking the picket line in front of Universal Studios in Hollywood Friday.
[August 18th, 1980] Debabrata Biswas, an Indian vocalist known for his interpretation of Rabindra Sangeet, a genre of music composed by Rabindranath Tagore, dies in Ballygunge, Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He was 68.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
[August 18th, 1980] Debabrata Biswas, an Indian vocalist known for his interpretation of Rabindra Sangeet, a genre of music composed by Rabindranath Tagore, dies in Ballygunge, Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He was 68.
[August 18th, 1980] CBS Radio Mystery Theater: The Return of Edward Blair
CBS Radio Mystery Theater "The Return of Edward Blair" starring John Lithgow
A man must convince the residents of a small town that he is not the criminal who escaped their justice years ago.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
[August 18th, 1980] CBS Radio Mystery Theater: The Return of Edward Blair
[August 18th, 1980] General Hospital
August 18, 1980 ~ Part 1 ~ Rick is not the father
Thanks to JenVideo777 for the cassette audio!
This starts with Amy and Lesley talking-- and then goes into the party where Alan makes "The Revelation."
More coming!
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November 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
[August 18th, 1980] General Hospital
[August 18th, 1980] Civil riots in north India have resulted in 150 deaths and hundreds injured, reflecting a deterioration of law and order. The violence, sparked by economic pressures and disregard for the rule of law, has its roots in long-standing Hindu-Muslim tensions.
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
[August 18th, 1980] Civil riots in north India have resulted in 150 deaths and hundreds injured, reflecting a deterioration of law and order. The violence, sparked by economic pressures and disregard for the rule of law, has its roots in long-standing Hindu-Muslim tensions.
[August 18th, 1980] Tonight, Southwest Missouri State University will hold an opening ceremony for the John Q. Hammons Fountains, donated by alumnus John Q. Hammons, who gave $360,000 for the project.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
[August 18th, 1980] Tonight, Southwest Missouri State University will hold an opening ceremony for the John Q. Hammons Fountains, donated by alumnus John Q. Hammons, who gave $360,000 for the project.
[August 18th, 1980] Poland's Inter-Enterprise Strike Committee issued 21 demands, including independent trade unions & economic reform, leading to the Gdańsk Agreement & creation of Solidarity.
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
[August 18th, 1980] Poland's Inter-Enterprise Strike Committee issued 21 demands, including independent trade unions & economic reform, leading to the Gdańsk Agreement & creation of Solidarity.
[August 18th, 1980] Soo Line Railroad EMD GP38-2 Locomotive #4437 at Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
[August 18th, 1980] Soo Line Railroad EMD GP38-2 Locomotive #4437 at Minneapolis, Minnesota
[August 18th, 1980] A low voter turnout of around 40% is predicted for San Francisco's special election on Proposition A, which aims to repeal district elections of supervisors and restore a citywide system.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
[August 18th, 1980] A low voter turnout of around 40% is predicted for San Francisco's special election on Proposition A, which aims to repeal district elections of supervisors and restore a citywide system.
[August 18th, 1980] The Cleveland Indians won the first game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox 4-2, led by Len Barker's 12 strikeouts. The White Sox evened the series with a 7-2 win in the second game, highlighted by Kevin Bell's three-run homer.
Cleveland INDIANS at Chicago WHITE SOX 8/18/80 (2 DH) Original WSNS Broadcast (partial)
From Original Beta Tapes I've had since the early 90s later transferred to DVD in 2002 and remastered and digitalized (Blu Ray) and added to my Youtube for the first time.
Partial WSNS Raw Network…
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
[August 18th, 1980] The Cleveland Indians won the first game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox 4-2, led by Len Barker's 12 strikeouts. The White Sox evened the series with a 7-2 win in the second game, highlighted by Kevin Bell's three-run homer.
[August 18th, 1980] John Lennon and Yoko Ono on the street in New York
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
[August 18th, 1980] John Lennon and Yoko Ono on the street in New York
[August 18th, 1980] American singer Johnny Van Zant, who was also the lead vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, releases his debut solo album "No More Dirty Deals"
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
[August 18th, 1980] American singer Johnny Van Zant, who was also the lead vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, releases his debut solo album "No More Dirty Deals"
[August 18th, 1980] Actor Samuel L. Jackson married actress and producer LaTanya Richardson
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
[August 18th, 1980] Actor Samuel L. Jackson married actress and producer LaTanya Richardson
[August 18th, 1980] Ronald Reagan told the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention that the US must compete in an arms race with the Soviet Union or face surrender and defeat. He called peace his "number one priority," but not at the cost of humiliation and surrender.
Ronald Reagan's Remarks at Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention, Chicago, Illinois August 18, 1980
Full Title: Ronald Reagan's Remarks at Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention (VFW) in Chicago, Illinois August 18, 1980
Creator(s): Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004 (Most Recent)
Series: 1980 Campaign…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
[August 18th, 1980] Ronald Reagan told the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention that the US must compete in an arms race with the Soviet Union or face surrender and defeat. He called peace his "number one priority," but not at the cost of humiliation and surrender.
[August 18th, 1980] Terry Fox, running across Canada to raise money for cancer research, reached Wawa, Ontario, and collected an estimated $4,500 in donations despite the sparse population. His total pledges have reached $1.5 million since he began his run.
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
[August 18th, 1980] Terry Fox, running across Canada to raise money for cancer research, reached Wawa, Ontario, and collected an estimated $4,500 in donations despite the sparse population. His total pledges have reached $1.5 million since he began his run.
[August 18th, 1980] HMAS Melbourne pictured departing Sydney for 'Exercise Sandgroper '80'
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
[August 18th, 1980] HMAS Melbourne pictured departing Sydney for 'Exercise Sandgroper '80'
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I've been a bit quiet the last two weeks. Caught the classic early autumn community cold, and, well, a break's not so bad now and again.
But today's thread's about something you're probably already aware of—it's the 50th anniversary of the loss of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior.
But today's thread's about something you're probably already aware of—it's the 50th anniversary of the loss of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior.
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I've been a bit quiet the last two weeks. Caught the classic early autumn community cold, and, well, a break's not so bad now and again.
But today's thread's about something you're probably already aware of—it's the 50th anniversary of the loss of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior.
But today's thread's about something you're probably already aware of—it's the 50th anniversary of the loss of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior.
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To the hour and near minute.
"We are holding our own."
"We are holding our own."
November 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
To the hour and near minute.
"We are holding our own."
"We are holding our own."