admin On this day August 26 1983, comedy fans got their first taste of Canadian absurdity when Strange Brew premiered in theaters. Starring Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as the iconic McKenzie brothers, the film brought the beloved SCTV characters to the big screen in a
On this day August 26 1986, beloved actor Ted Knight passed away at the age of 62 from colon cancer. Known for his comedic timing and unforgettable voice, Knight left behind a legacy of laughter and memorable television performances. He became a household name for
On this day April 26 1980, a tense standoff reached its explosive end as the FBI detonated a powerful bomb inside Harvey’s Resort Hotel and Casino in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The incident began days earlier when several men disguised as delivery workers wheeled in
On this day August 25 1987, Permanent Vacation by Aerosmith was released. This was the band’s ninth studio album and the record that marked their full scale comeback after years of personal and professional turmoil. It reintroduced Aerosmith to a new generation and firmly planted
On this day August 25 1987, Door to Door by The Cars was released. This marked the sixth studio album from the iconic new wave group and would ultimately become their last release before a long hiatus. After years of defining the sleek and synth
On this day August 25 1981, NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft made its closest approach to Saturn, flying within 41 thousand kilometers of the gas giant. Launched in 1977, Voyager 2 had already passed by Jupiter in 1979 and was continuing its historic journey through the
On this day August 25 1989, NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft completed its grand tour of the outer planets by making its closest approach to Neptune. After a journey of more than a decade, it passed just 3 thousand miles above the blue planet’s north pole,
On this day August 25 1982, What Time Is It? by The Time was released. As their second studio album, it solidified the group’s signature blend of funk, R and B, and Minneapolis sound that had been cultivated under the mentorship and production of Prince.
On this day August 25 1982, Zipper Catches Skin by Alice Cooper was released. This marked his seventh solo studio album and one of the more unusual entries in his extensive discography. Known for theatrical rock and horror-inspired anthems, Cooper took a sharp left turn
On this day August 25 1986, Press to Play by Paul McCartney was released. As his sixth solo studio album, it represented a deliberate move into a more modern and synth-based sound for the former Beatle, a clear attempt to stay current during the high-tech