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Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989
Parents Mourn Son’s Unsung Death in Tiananmen Square Protest

By Phoebe Goldenberg • June 2, 2014 Uncategorized

Wu Dingfu and Song Xiuling lament the death of their son, Wu Guofeng, a 20-year-old Chinese student who was among the first victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre. On June 4, 1989, Wu Guofeng set out to document the student-led protests in Beijing with his camera, but instead was shot … Continue reading

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Benigno Aquino Jr.
‘Ninoy’ Aquino’s Interview Moments Before Assassination

By Paul Hardart • May 30, 2014 Uncategorized

Heartbreaking footage of former Filipino Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino’s final interview before getting off the plane that took him back from exile to his home country. Though he was wearing a bullet-proof vest, he was assassinated the moment he stepped off the plane on August 21, 1983. Aquino had spent seven … Continue reading

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Miracle on Ice
Jim Craig’s Motivational Speech

By Sarah Dejak • April 30, 2014 Uncategorized

Jim Craig gives a motivational speech centered around the upset created once his relentless and hard working 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team achieved a victory against the Soviets during the winter Olympic games.

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Marvin Gaye
‘Mr. Gaye is Extremely Sorry for What Happened’

By Virginia Choi • March 31, 2014 Uncategorized

Defense lawyers of Marvin Gaye, Sr. explain how their client acted in self-defense and that in fact, his son, Marvin Gaye, the killed victim, was the “aggressor.” On April 1, 1984, the popular musician, Marvin Gaye, died after his father shot him in the chest following a violent argument where … Continue reading

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The Coca-Cola Company
Coke CEO Describes Reactions to New Coke

By Witnify • March 27, 2014 Uncategorized

Roberto Goizueta, former CEO of the Coca-Cola Company, recalls reactions to the launch of the ill-fated New Coke on April 23, 1985, which did not go as planned. People were enraged by the new taste of the iconic drink and Coca-Cola quickly returned to the old formula a few months … Continue reading

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Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan: 'I Can't Describe Myself'

By Witnify • March 13, 2014 Uncategorized

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Bob Dylan talks about why he doesn't like to be around a lot of people, how his music describes himself, and how he wants to be remembered in this interview from the 80s. Continue reading

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Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn on Representing UNICEF in Ethiopia

By Morgan Birck • March 10, 2014 Uncategorized

Audrey Hepburn discusses her role with UNICEF to provide relief to people suffering from a drought in Ethiopia for Global News on March 26, 1988. Continue reading

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Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor Interviewed After Little Foxes Debuts

By Morgan Birck • February 25, 2014 Uncategorized

Elizabeth Taylor is interviewed after she debuted on stage in 1981 in Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes, sharing the most common question she has been asked about this performance. Continue reading

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Miracle on Ice
Russian Igor Kleyner recalls the Miracle on Ice

By Witnify • February 22, 2014 Uncategorized

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Russian Igor Kleynor shares his memories of the Miracle on Ice as a 13-year-old expecting the Soviet team to win and recalls his reaction to the Lake Placid game. Continue reading

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Miracle on Ice
Mike Harris: ‘That Was the Moment That Made a Whole Lot of People Hockey Fans’

By Witnify • February 21, 2014 Uncategorized

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Mike Harris discusses the heroes that came out of the Miracle on Ice game and explains how it created an entire generation of new hockey fans, including young players who went on to play in the NHL because of the inspiring U.S. win. Continue reading

Tag: 1980s

Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989
Parents Mourn Son’s Unsung Death in Tiananmen Square Protest

Benigno Aquino Jr.
‘Ninoy’ Aquino’s Interview Moments Before Assassination

Miracle on Ice
Jim Craig’s Motivational Speech

Marvin Gaye
‘Mr. Gaye is Extremely Sorry for What Happened’

The Coca-Cola Company
Coke CEO Describes Reactions to New Coke

Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan: 'I Can't Describe Myself'

Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn on Representing UNICEF in Ethiopia

Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor Interviewed After Little Foxes Debuts

Miracle on Ice
Russian Igor Kleyner recalls the Miracle on Ice

Miracle on Ice
Mike Harris: ‘That Was the Moment That Made a Whole Lot of People Hockey Fans’

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