admin On this day March 30 1987 The Smiths released Louder Than Bombs a compilation album that brought together singles B-sides and rarities previously unavailable in the US. For many American fans this album served as an essential introduction to the band’s deeper catalog beyond their
On this day March 30 1980 the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was officially ordered to liquidate its assets after years of financial trouble. Once a major player in American rail transport the railroad had been struggling with debt and declining freight and passenger
On this day March 30 1984 New York police detective Robert Cunningham left what became known as the world’s biggest tip. Dining at his regular spot at Sal’s Italian Restaurant in Yonkers Cunningham didn’t have enough cash for a proper tip and jokingly offered to
On this day March 29 1983 Erno Rubik was officially granted a patent for the Rubik’s Cube in the United States. Although the colorful 3D puzzle was invented in 1974 and originally called the Magic Cube it wouldn’t take long after the patent for it
On this day March 29 1982 Dolly Parton released her twenty fourth solo studio album Heartbreak Express. Mixing heartfelt ballads with upbeat country-pop charm the album continued her successful crossover appeal in the early 80s. Heartbreak Express reached number 105 on the US Billboard 200
On this day March 29 1988 DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince released their second album He’s the DJ I’m the Rapper. The album blended storytelling humor and clean lyrics into a sound that made hip hop more accessible to a mainstream audience and
On this day March 29 1988 Art Garfunkel released his seventh solo studio album Lefty. Known for his smooth vocals and poetic delivery the album offered a reflective mix of soft rock and adult contemporary ballads. Lefty reached number 134 on the US Billboard charts
On this day March 29 1982 Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder released their duet Ebony and Ivory. The track became one of the biggest global hits of the 80s with its message of racial harmony and unity delivered through a simple but powerful piano metaphor.
On this day March 26 1982 the first ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was held in Washington DC. Though the memorial would not be officially dedicated until later that year this early ceremony marked a powerful moment of recognition for the more than 58000
On this day March 26 1986 the comedy film The Money Pit premiered in theaters. Starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long the movie followed a young couple who think they’ve found their dream home only to discover it’s falling apart piece by piece. Directed by