On This Day August 25 1989 – The Voyager 2 Spacecraft Made Its Closest Approach to Neptune
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 1989 – The Adventures of Milo and Otis Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 25 1989, The Adventures of Milo and Otis premiered in theaters in the United States. Originally released in Japan in 1986 under the title Koneko Monogatari, the film was re-edited and narrated in English by actor Dudley Moore for American audiences.
On This Day August 25 1989 – The Package Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 25 1989, The Package premiered in theaters. This tense political thriller starred Gene Hackman and Tommy Lee Jones in a story that pulled viewers deep into a Cold War conspiracy. Hackman played Johnny Gallagher, a military sergeant tasked with escorting a
On This Day August 25 1987 – Permanent Vacation by Aerosmith Was Released
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
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 1986 – Press to Play by Paul McCartney Was Released
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
On This Day August 25 1986 – Graceland by Paul Simon Released
On this day August 25 1986, Graceland by Paul Simon was released. It became one of the most critically acclaimed and influential albums of the decade, marking a major creative turning point in Simon’s solo career. Graceland blended American songwriting with South African musical styles,
On This Day August 25 1985 – School Girl Samantha Smith and Seven Other Peace Activists Died in a Plane Crash Near Auburn Maine
On this day August 25 1985, twelve year old peace advocate Samantha Smith and seven others lost their lives in a tragic plane crash near Auburn Maine. Samantha had become an international figure just two years earlier when she wrote a heartfelt letter to Soviet
On This Day August 25 1984 – Evolución by Menudo Released
On this day August 25 1984, Evolución by Menudo was released. As their sixteenth album it represented another high point in the Puerto Rican group’s incredible rise to international fame during the 1980s. Evolución continued Menudo’s winning formula of high energy pop songs and catchy
On This Day August 25 1984 – Kathleen Battle Made Her Solo Debut at the Salzburg Festival
On this day August 25 1984, celebrated African American opera singer Kathleen Battle made her solo debut at the prestigious Salzburg Festival. Her performance marked a breakthrough moment, both musically and culturally, as she brought an extraordinary purity of tone, expressive intensity, and emotional clarity
On This Day August 25 1983 – Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 25 1983, Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence premiered in theaters. This powerful war drama brought together David Bowie and Japanese music legend Ryuichi Sakamoto in a haunting and emotional story about culture, captivity, and honor during World War II. Set in a
On This Day August 25 1982 – What Time Is It? by The Time Was Released
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.