admin On this day July 18, 1980, Full Moon by The Charlie Daniels Band was released, continuing the group’s run of Southern rock albums with a mix of country influence, hard driving energy, and storytelling grit. As their eleventh studio album, Full Moon showcased a band
On this day July 18, 1986, the sci fi action thriller Aliens premiered in theaters and set a new standard for sequels in Hollywood. Directed by James Cameron, this follow up to the 1979 original dropped Ripley back into danger as she joined a team
On this day July 18, 1986, Vamp premiered in theaters and brought a unique blend of horror, comedy, and neon soaked style to the screen. Directed by Richard Wenk, the film followed two college students who venture into a gritty part of town looking to
On this day July 18, 1984, tragedy struck the quiet community of San Ysidro, California when a heavily armed man opened fire inside a local McDonalds restaurant. The attack resulted in the deaths of 21 people and left 19 others injured, marking it as one
On this day July 17, 1987, the sci fi action film RoboCop premiered in theaters. Directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Daniel OHerlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, and Miguel Ferrer, the film delivered a bold mix of futuristic action, sharp satire,
On this day July 17, 1988, professional wrestler Bruiser Brody died at the age of 42 after being stabbed in the locker room before a scheduled match in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The attack occurred during a World Wrestling Council event and sent shockwaves through
On this day July 17, 1981, Journey released their seventh studio album Escape , a landmark record that became one of the most successful and iconic albums of the 1980s. It reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold over 9 million
On this day July 17, 1981, a catastrophic structural failure occurred at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, when two suspended walkways collapsed during a crowded tea dance in the hotel’s atrium. The disaster killed 114 people and injured more than 200 others,
On this day July 17, 1982, Judas Priest released their eighth studio album Screaming for Vengeance , a milestone in heavy metal that brought the band massive success in the United States. The album peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200 and sold over
On this day July 17, 1989, the B2 Spirit stealth bomber made its maiden flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Developed by Northrop for the United States Air Force, the B2 represented a major leap in aviation technology, combining radar evasion, long range