Retro Minutes A-Z

April 1, 1990

The comedy channel "Ha!" claims it's cutting-edge • CBS cans sportscaster Brent Musburger • Which kung fu fighting turtles were in theates?

April 10, 1976

Heart's Dreamboat Annie hits the Billboard chart, while Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford dig up political dirt in All The President's Men • Which M*A*S*H star celebrates a birthday?

April 11 Rock Stars in Make-Up Fashion Friday

Rock Star Makeup 101: New York Dolls and T.Rex's Marc Bolan go 100% glam • Kiss, Dee Snider, and Adam Ant go full-frontal face paint

April 12, 1985

"We Are The World" rises to #1 on the charts • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus gets busted for unicorn fraud • What primetime soap stars Lorenzo Lamas?

April 13, 1970

Apollo 13 tells Houston it has a "problem" • Sports Illustrated shows off the upcoming season's top baseball players • Which famous New York landmark turns 100?

April 14, 1989

Iran Contra: Ollie North is found guilty • The 1 billion, 1 millionth child is born in China • What Fine Young Cannibals song tops the charts?

April 15, 1983

Flashdance hits theaters • Mickey & Minnie go big in Japan: Tokyo Disneyland opens for business • Which Hee Haw host turns 50?

April 16, 1972

Jimmy Osmond turns nine • It's the great China-U.S. panda-musk oxen gift exchange! • Streisand and O'Neal star in what film?

April 17, 1969

Beirut calls Funny Girl Babs a Zionist • The Hawks become The Band • Which 5th Dimension song is #1 on the charts?

April 18, 1977

Writer Alex Haley wins the Pulitzer for Roots • Side By Side By Sondheim opens on Broadway • Richard Dreyfuss gives Oscar®-winning performance in what movie?

The Simpsons debut on The Tracey Ullman Show • '80s blockbuster writers Steele, Sheldon, King, Clancy, and Conroy jockey for position on the NYT Best Seller list • Which Sean Penn movie is in theaters?

April 2, 1974

David Niven is surprised by a streaker at the 46th Academy Awards • "Hooked On A Feeling" is #1 on the charts • Which Love Story star celebrates a birthday?

April 20, 1981

Prime-time daytime parody Soap airs its last episode • Japan's Toshihiko Seko sets new record for Boston Marathon • Which Star Trek actor celebrates a birthday?

April 21, 1977

Billy Martin pulls names for a hat to pick the Yankees line-up • Annie opens on Broadway • Which Starsky and Hutch star has a top 5 hit?

April 22, 1970

The nations celebrates the first Eath Day • Nelson Rockefellar legalized off track betting in NYC • What Jasckon Five song is #1?

April 23, 1985

Knots Landing newlyweds Alec Baldwin and Lisa Hartman land the cover of Soap Opera Digest • It's the dawning of New Coke • Which Breakfast Club song is on the charts?

April 24, 1989

High-top fades are freshened to Tone-Lōc's "Funky Cold Medina" • More than 10,000 Chinese students take to the streets in pro-democracy protest • What boy band gets a day named fin their honor?

April 25, 1990

Pretty Woman dresses up the big screen • The Hubble Telescope is launched into space • Which Sinéad O'Connor song tops the charts?

April 26, 1977

Guitar God Eric Clapton films a concert for the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test • Studio 54 opens for business • What David Lynch film was in theaters?

April 27, 1969

Jose Feliciano hosts his first TV special with guests Glen Campbell, Burt Bacharach, and more • Boston Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of NBA playoffs • Which Odd Couple star turns 47?

April 28, 1986

Prince's "Kiss" plants itself on the charts at #3; meanwhile, there's a serious meltdown at Russia's Chernobyl power plant. What Mickey Rourke movie is steaming up theaters?

April 29, 1988

Burt Reynolds makes an honest woman out of Loni Anderson • Actress Michelle Pfeiffer turns 30 • Which guitar hero files for divorce?

April 3, 1975

Merv Griffin welcomes comedian Arte Johnson • Chess master Bobby Fischer is stripped of his world title • Which mustachioed singer turns 31?

April 30, 1975

The Who's rock opera, Tommy, rocks the big screen • The Vietnam War comes to an end • What B.J. Thomas song was on the charts?

April 4, 1968

Planet Of The Apes reels us in on the big screen • The world mourns the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. • What Sally Field TV show takes flight?

April 5, 1968

James Brown calms Boston with a little soul after MLK's assassination • Roger Miller's "Little Green Apples" ripens at #39 on the charts • Which Batman villain turns 35?

April 6, 1980

"Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe hangs up his skates • One Day At A Time is on CBS • What common office product was introduced?

April 7, 1981

Hall & Oates' "Kiss On My List" is #1 on the Billboard chart • The super-sleek DeLorean sports car hits U.S. roads • Which martial arts master turns 27?

April 8, 1986

Clint Eastwood is elected mayor of Carmel, CA • A reunited Aerosmith kickstarts their Done With Mirrors tour • What Molly Ringwald film is on the big screen?

April 9, 1970

Paul McCartney parts ways with the Beatles • The Gremlin V6 goes on the market for $2,000 • Which famous playboy turns 44?

April Fools Day: April 1, 1984

Michael Jackson and Bubbles cover disco anthem "YMCA" for charity • Who started in the From Here To Eternity remake?

August 1, 1981

Air Traffic Controllers strike • Endless Love is in theaters * Can you guess what the second song played on MTV was?

August 10, 1985

Beatles catalog sells to highest bidder â�¢ Weird Science geeks build the perfect woman â�¢ What Tears For Fears song tops the charts?

August 11, 1984

The bombing of Russia will begin in five minutes. Douglas, Turner, and DeVito are "Romancing The Stone." Guess whose jersey number is retired.

August 12, 1981

George Hamilton has a gay time as Zorro. IBM PC 5150 hits the street with 16 kilobytes of raw power. What song by Don McLean peaked at #83?

August 13, 1977

"The Spy Who Loved Me" is up on the big screen "Charlie's Angels" are at sea. Which member of BTO decided to leave the band behind?

August 14, 1980

Magic Johnson turns 21 â�¢ Jimmy Carter becomes Democratic nominee â�¢ What movie starring Willie Nelson was in theaters?

August 15, 1983

Johnny Ramone has a cerebellum dilemma. Andrew McCarthy gets a lesson in cougars. Guess which song by the Police tops the charts?

August 16, 1977

The King is gone but not forgotten â�¢ Orca, the poor man's Jaws, is in theaters â�¢ Who sang "Best Of My Love"?

August 17, 1990

Kiefer and Julia's love flat lines. Carlton Fisk hits it big. Guess which Madonna ex turns 30.

August 18, 1986

Shock jock Howard Stern goes national. The Bills finally sign Jim Kelly. What Madonna song is #1?

August 19, 1990

Leonard Bernstein waves his wand one last time. "The Bourne Ultimatum" is a bestseller. Which "Full House" heartthrob is 27?

August 2, 1979

Live from New York, it's Gilda Radner • Amityville horrifies at the movies • Guess how old Archie Bunker is?

August 20, 1974

Robert Plant celebrates a birthday. Ford picks Rockefeller as VP. What former child star becomes a U.S. ambassador?

August 21, 1972

Grace Slick gets maced. Kathy Rigby is an Olympic hopeful. Which one-hit wonder tops the charts?

August 22, 1986

David Lee Roth flies solo on first tour without Van Halen. Karen Silkwood's estate is awarded a $1.38 million settlement. What show stars a sassy Vicki Lawrence?

August 23, 1974

John Lennon says, "Take me to your leader. "Charles Bronson gets his "Death Wish." Which magical TV babe turns 40 today?

August 24, 1979

The Cars take a drive through Central Park. Apocalypse Now finally hits theaters. What Knack song is #1?

August 25, 1986

Mark McGwire hits his first home run. Elvis Costello is 32. Which comic duo hits the silver screen?

August 26, 1985

"The Power Of Love" propels Huey Lewis & The News to #1 • Eddie Murray collects nine RBIs for the Baltimore Orioles • What Yugoslavian car arrives in the U.S.?

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