admin On this day July 6, 1988, an explosion on the Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea claimed the lives of 167 oil workers in what remains the world’s deadliest offshore oil disaster. Operated by Occidental Petroleum, the rig was located about 120 miles
On this day July 6, 1988, License to Drive premiered in theaters and delivered a wild teen comedy led by Corey Haim and Corey Feldman at the peak of their popularity. Directed by Greg Meeman in his film directing debut, the movie followed Les Anderson,
On this day July 6, 1985, Sussudio by Phil Collins reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it remained through July 12. Released as the lead single from his third solo album No Jacket Required, the song became one of Collins’s most
On this day July 5, 1982, America This Morning premiered on ABC as an early morning news program designed to deliver national headlines, weather, and overnight developments to viewers before the traditional morning shows began. Originally created as a short broadcast for early risers and
On this day July 5, 1989, Weekend at Bernie’s premiered in theaters and delivered one of the most offbeat comedies of the decade. Starring Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, and Terry Kiser, the film told the story of two office workers who discover that their boss
On this day July 5, 1988, Crowded House released their second studio album Temple of Low Men. Following their successful debut, the band returned with a deeper and more introspective collection of songs that showcased Neil Finn’s growth as a songwriter. The album reached number
On this day July 5, 1989, Seinfeld premiered on NBC with a modest first episode that few realized would become one of the most iconic sitcoms in television history. Created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, the show centered around a fictionalized version of Seinfeld
On this day July 5, 1988, Slayer released their fourth studio album South of Heaven, a major moment in the evolution of thrash metal. Coming off the intensity of Reign in Blood, the band made a bold decision to slow things down slightly, creating an
On this day July 5, 1985, The Lift premiered and introduced audiences to a different kind of horror. Written and directed by Dutch filmmaker Dick Maas, the film told the story of a modern office building where a newly installed elevator begins to malfunction in
On this day July 5, 1986, There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. It held the top spot through July 11 and also became a number one hit in Canada. The song marked another major success