Retro Minutes A-Z

January 1, 1990

The Little Mermaid makes a splash in theaters • David Dinkins is sworn in as the first African-American mayor of New York City • Which member of the Jackson family peaked on the charts?

January 10, 1971

George Harrison's "Isn't It A Pity" tops the charts • Masterpiece Theatre premieres on PBS • What heavyweight boxing champ celebrates a birthday?

January 11 Golden Globes

The Golden Globes give the award for Best Newcomer. And the winners are…

January 11, 1974

A real life Partridge Family sings the Love, American Style theme • Freebie and the Bean is in theaters • Which Steve Miller Band song is #1 on the charts?

January 12, 1981

The Carringtons come into our homes when Dynasty premieres • Altered States with William Hurt is in theaters • What John Lennon song tops the charts?

January 13, 1979

The YMCA sues the Village People • Charlie Daniels hosts Volunteer Jam • Which confetti-throwing comedian turns 45?

January 14, 1976

Barry Manilow is writing songs that make the whole world sing • The Bionic Woman premieres on ABC • What media mogul buys the Atlanta Braves?

January 15, 1977

The Coneheads consume mass quantities on Saturday Night Live • Slap Shot is in theaters • Which future Law & Order star turns 37?

January 16 Dragon Day

On this Appreciate a Dragon Day, we look at some of our favorite fire-breathing animals in film and TV.

January 16, 1976

Donny And Marie find love and laughter on ABC • Peter Frampton releases Frampton Comes Alive • What Doobie Brothers song is on the charts?

January 17, 1990

The War of the Roses stars battle with Arsenio Hall • The Kinks are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame • Which Jamie Lee Curtis show is on TV?

January 18, 1975

The Jeffersons move on up to the East Side • Young Frankenstein is in theaters • What O'Jay's song was on the charts?

January 19, 1987

MacGyver makes stuff out of duct tape • Genesis is on the road • Which Family Ties love song is #1?

January 2, 1971

Dustin Hoffman ages 104 years in Little Big Man • Cigarette ads are banned from TV • What Fred MacMurray show is on CBS?

January 20, 1968

Peggy Fleming takes gold at the Nationals • Mrs. Robinson seduces Benjamin Braddock at theaters • What Buffalo Springfield song is on the charts?

January 21, 1978

The Love Boat sets a course for adventure • Ice Castles glides across TVs • Which Bee Gees song is #1?

January 22, 1989

Jerry Rice leads the 49ers to Super Bowl victory • Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is in theaters • What Journey member is celebrating a birthday?

January 23, 1975

Barney Miller polices the 12th precinct • The Stepford Wives is in theaters • Which Broadway legend turns 42?

January 24, 1984

Three's Company winds down its eight-year run • The Apple Macintosh is introduced during the Super Bowl • What Clint Eastwood movie is in theaters?

January 25, 1990

Tremors is shaking moviegoers • Larry King welcomes Audrey Hepburn • Which Lenny Kravitz song peaks on the charts?

January 26, 1988

Robin Williams screams "Good Morning, Vietnam!" • "The Phantom of the Opera" hits Broadway • What comedian/talk show host celebrates a birthday?

January 27, 1976

Laverne & Shirley are taking their chances on TV • Barry Manilow makes his Vegas debut • Which movie star turns 40?

January 28, 1990

Tom Cruise plays Ron Kovic in Born On The Fourth Of July • The 49ers win Super Bowl XXIV • What Michael Bolton song tops the charts?

January 29, 1983

Tootsie gets her close-up in theaters • The Pretenders are "Back on the Chain Gang" • Which Australian pop song is #1?

January 3, 1987

Aretha Franklin is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame • Hulk Hogan has a cage match on Saturday Night's Main Event • Which Dallas star is 42?

January 30, 1976

Mike Douglas welcomes some heavyweight guests • George H.W. Bush becomes head of the CIA • Which Redgrave sister celebrates a birthday?

January 31, 1988

Kevin Arnold (hearts) Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years • AC/DC preps for their world tour • Which kids' classic is playing in theaters?

January 4, 1982

Bryant Gumbel becomes co-anchor of The Today Show • Chevy Chase has Modern Problems in the theaters • What Kinks song is on the charts?

January 5, 1975

The Wiz eases on down to Broadway • Kojak loves ya, baby, on CBS • Which Billy Joel song peaks on the charts?

January 6, 1975

McQueen and Newman take on The Towering Inferno • Wheel of Fortune debuts on NBC • What AC/DC band member is celebrating a birthday?

January 7, 1982

The kids of Fame live on TV • Sean Penn makes his movie debut in Taps • Which Queen/Bowie collaboration is on the charts?

January 8, 1984

Scarface with Al Pacino is in theaters • Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers • What Jackson/McCartney duet tops the charts?

January 9 Retro Minute Winter Coats and Hats Fashion Fashion Fashion

Bundle up for our GetBack tribute to winter coats and hats

January 9, 1979

Steve Martin is excused from the shelves at Wal-Mart • The Go-Go's play in L.A. • Which Clint Eastwood movie is in theaters?

January 9, Winter Coats and Hats

Bundle up for our GetBack Fashion Friday tribute to winter coats and hats

July 1, 1984

Prince's "When Doves Cry" is the #1 song country, and the MPAA introduces the PG-13 rating. Amy Alcott wins the LPGA Keystone Golf Open.

July 10, 1975

Cher files for divorce from Gregg Allman after 10 days of wedded bliss. Gladys Knight & The Pips get their own TV special. What Tim Conway movie is in theaters?

July 11 - Facial Hair Fashion

This time, we look at facial hair. Manly, sexy, itchy from 'staches to sideburns, these hunks have it going on.

July 12, 1990

Yeltsin quits the Communist party. "Northern Exposure" brings Alaska to our living rooms. Who was cast in "Die Hard" before Bruce Willis?

July 13, 1985

Bob Geldof's Live Aid concert rocks the world. George H.W. Bush is President for a day. Which blockbuster star turns 43?

July 14, 1973

Jim Croce's Leroy Brown is bad at the top of the charts. Peter Revson wins the British Grand Prix. What famous brother singing duo break up during a gig?

July 15, 1979

Jimmy Carter addresses the nation's growing crisis of confidence. Linda Ronstadt is 23. What movie does Al Pacino leave the theater for?

July 16, 1988

"Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" bounces into theaters. Carl Lewis and FloJo are Olympics-bound. Which hockey star got married today?

July 17, 1974

Bob Gibson strikes out his 3,000th batter. Phyllis Diller is 57. What TV funny lady does Merv Griffin devote his show to?

July 18, 1970

Willie Mays reaches 3,000 hits • The Boy Friend leaves Broadway and heads to the big screen • What Carpenters song is #1?

Don King's boxer Tim Witherspoon keeps his heavyweight title, but opponent Frank Bruno takes home the cash • Camelot's princess, Caroline Kennedy, gets hitched • Which Peggy Sue Got Married star turns 32?

July 2, 1972

Bob Seagren sets a world pole vault record, and "Fiddler on the Roof" says good-bye to Broadway. What ZZ Top song peaks at #69?

July 20, 1969

One giant step for mankind as astronauts walk on the moon. Fonda and Hopper cruise onto the big screen in "Easy Rider." What song topped the charts?

July 21, 1983

Diana Ross' concert in Central Park gets rained out, and "The Outsiders" is in theaters. Which "Dynasty" star is the face of Scandal perfume?

July 22, 1990

Whoopi Goldberg hears Patrick Swayze's ghost. Greg LeMond wins third Tour de France. What young comic is celebrating a birthday?

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