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Tears Are Falling (Live In San Antonio, Texas - December 3, 1985)
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Tears Are Falling (Live In San Antonio, Texas - December 3, 1985) · Kiss
KISS Off The Soundboard: Live in San Antonio
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[December 3rd, 1985] KISS performed a concert as part of their Asylum Tour at the HemisFair Arena in San Antonio, Texas www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfXA...
[December 7th, 1985] Whitby midfielder Gary Watson was both the hero and villain in a 3-1 FA Cup defeat to York, scoring an equalizer but also missing a penalty. York advanced to the third round with a win against non-League Wycombe Wanderers.
December 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Whitby midfielder Gary Watson was both the hero and villain in a 3-1 FA Cup defeat to York, scoring an equalizer but also missing a penalty. York advanced to the third round with a win against non-League Wycombe Wanderers.
[December 7th, 1985] Today's Calvin and Hobbes comic
December 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Today's Calvin and Hobbes comic
[December 7th, 1985] President Reagan’s Radio Address to the Nation on the Farm Industry followed by a Disaster Relief Plea for West Virginia and then Talking with Staff Members afterwards in the Oval Office
President Reagan’s Radio Address on the Farm Industry in the Oval Office on December 7, 1985
Full Title: President Reagan’s Radio Address to the Nation on the Farm Industry followed by a Disaster Relief Plea for West Virginia and then Talking with Staff Members afterwards in the Oval Office…
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December 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
[December 7th, 1985] President Reagan’s Radio Address to the Nation on the Farm Industry followed by a Disaster Relief Plea for West Virginia and then Talking with Staff Members afterwards in the Oval Office
[December 7th, 1985] Authorities identified the body found in Arundel as Vincent LaVopa, 61, with the cause of death described as "suspicious." An autopsy was conducted, but the cause and time of death remain undisclosed.
December 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Authorities identified the body found in Arundel as Vincent LaVopa, 61, with the cause of death described as "suspicious." An autopsy was conducted, but the cause and time of death remain undisclosed.
[December 7th, 1985] Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert Lloyd 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in the women's final at the Australian Open, securing her 13th Grand Slam title and the No. 1 ranking. Rain interrupted Ivan Lendl's semifinal against Stefan Edberg, postponing the match.
December 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert Lloyd 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in the women's final at the Australian Open, securing her 13th Grand Slam title and the No. 1 ranking. Rain interrupted Ivan Lendl's semifinal against Stefan Edberg, postponing the match.
[December 7th, 1985] IRA guerrillas attacked a police station in Northern Ireland, killing two officers and wounding three. The IRA claimed responsibility and threatened to shoot anyone repairing the station.
December 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
[December 7th, 1985] IRA guerrillas attacked a police station in Northern Ireland, killing two officers and wounding three. The IRA claimed responsibility and threatened to shoot anyone repairing the station.
[December 7th, 1985] Advertisement: White Hen Pantry offers holiday savings with discounts on foods like ice cream, roast beef, and snacks, along with special promotions like free coffee during late-night hours.
December 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Advertisement: White Hen Pantry offers holiday savings with discounts on foods like ice cream, roast beef, and snacks, along with special promotions like free coffee during late-night hours.
[December 7th, 1985] AJPW (All Japan Pro Wrestling) held a Real World Tag League event at the Prefectural Gymnasium in Yamagata, Japan, as part of the ongoing tournament. The 1985 Real World Tag League was ultimately won by the team of Stan Hansen and Ted DiBiase.
All Japan TV (December 7th, 1985)
(Taped at the Prefectural Gymnasium in Yamagata. Matches 2-4 are from the Real World Tag League)
1) Giant Baba/Dory Funk Jr/Motoshi Okuma vs Ashura Hara/Ryuma Go/Rusher Kimura
2) Harley Race/Jesse…
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December 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
[December 7th, 1985] AJPW (All Japan Pro Wrestling) held a Real World Tag League event at the Prefectural Gymnasium in Yamagata, Japan, as part of the ongoing tournament. The 1985 Real World Tag League was ultimately won by the team of Stan Hansen and Ted DiBiase.
[December 7th, 1985] Mid-South Wrestling
Mid-South Wrestling December 7, 1985
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December 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Mid-South Wrestling
[December 7th, 1985] Australia's Wonderland (later Wonderland Sydney) opened in Sydney's Eastern Creek as the largest theme park in the Southern Hemisphere.
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Australia's Wonderland (later Wonderland Sydney) opened in Sydney's Eastern Creek as the largest theme park in the Southern Hemisphere.
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I think of this Nintendo game when Bo Jackson is mentioned.
December 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I think of this Nintendo game when Bo Jackson is mentioned.
[December 7th, 1985] The Alabama Shakespeare Festival was officially dedicated with star power, including Casper Weinberger and Olivia de Havilland. Funded by Winton Blount, the festival will now operate year-round in Montgomery, offering Shakespearean and other plays.
December 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
[December 7th, 1985] The Alabama Shakespeare Festival was officially dedicated with star power, including Casper Weinberger and Olivia de Havilland. Funded by Winton Blount, the festival will now operate year-round in Montgomery, offering Shakespearean and other plays.
[December 7th, 1985] Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble performed a concert at the Oriental Theater in Milwaukee as part of their "Soul To Soul" tour.
Stevie Ray Vaughan - 1985-12-07 - Milwaukee, WI @ Oriental Theater [Audio]
Stevie Ray Vaughan
December 7, 1985
Oriental Theater
Milwaukee, WI
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:47 Scuttle Buttin'
00:05:14 Say What!
00:11:17 Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up On Love
00:22:35 Change It
00:29:27…
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December 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble performed a concert at the Oriental Theater in Milwaukee as part of their "Soul To Soul" tour.
[December 7th, 1985] Bruno Sammartino vs Roddy Piper
Bruno Sammartino vs. Roddy Piper: Boston Garden, December 7, 1985
Bruno Sammartino and Roddy Piper have an all out battle in Boston!
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December 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Bruno Sammartino vs Roddy Piper
[December 7th, 1985] The Saturday morning live action/animated TV series "Kidd Video", created by DIC Enterprises in association with Saban Productions, ends after 2 seasons
December 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
[December 7th, 1985] The Saturday morning live action/animated TV series "Kidd Video", created by DIC Enterprises in association with Saban Productions, ends after 2 seasons
[December 7th, 1985] Dio plays a concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Dio plays a concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California
[December 7th, 1985] New Order played a live concert at the Fulcrum Centre Thames Hall in Slough, England, with support from Quando Quango
New Order - December 7 1985 Slough, UK (audio)
New Order - December 7 1985 Slough, UK (audio)
State Of The Nation
Blue Monday
The Village
Subculture
This Time Of Night
Thieves Like Us
Confusion
Broken Promise
Ceremony
Temptation
She's Lost…
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December 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
[December 7th, 1985] New Order played a live concert at the Fulcrum Centre Thames Hall in Slough, England, with support from Quando Quango
[December 7th, 1985] Oklahoma defeated SMU 35-13 on Pearl Harbor Day, ending their season on a low note. SMU's coach Bobby Collins remained optimistic about the future, while players expressed frustration over the team's struggles and multiple losses.
1985 SMU at #4 Oklahoma Football. TV Play By Play. Full Game. 12/7/1985.
The SMU Mustangs head north of the Red River to face the second ranked Oklahoma Sooners.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Oklahoma defeated SMU 35-13 on Pearl Harbor Day, ending their season on a low note. SMU's coach Bobby Collins remained optimistic about the future, while players expressed frustration over the team's struggles and multiple losses.
[December 7th, 1985] Bo Jackson won the Heisman Trophy, overcoming nerves and speculation, marking a significant moment in his college career.
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Bo Jackson won the Heisman Trophy, overcoming nerves and speculation, marking a significant moment in his college career.
[December 7th, 1985] Bryan Erickson scored the winning goal in the final minutes, helping the Kings end a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Jets. Erickson, who joined the team just three days prior, also scored his first goal as a King, while Marcel Dionne reached his 500th career goal.
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Bryan Erickson scored the winning goal in the final minutes, helping the Kings end a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Jets. Erickson, who joined the team just three days prior, also scored his first goal as a King, while Marcel Dionne reached his 500th career goal.
[December 7th, 1985] Randy Savage defended the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Ricky Steamboat in a match that famously escalated their rivalry when Savage brutally attacked Steamboat's throat with a timekeeper's bell, injuring him and setting the stage for their legendary WrestleMania III
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Randy Savage defended the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Ricky Steamboat in a match that famously escalated their rivalry when Savage brutally attacked Steamboat's throat with a timekeeper's bell, injuring him and setting the stage for their legendary WrestleMania III
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This was about a month before my 2nd birthday.
My earliest memories are from around age 2. And of course, TV features prominently. Not just Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers. But also what the grownups watched in the evening.
I remember all of these shows, except for 12, 13, and 14.
When... 1/2
My earliest memories are from around age 2. And of course, TV features prominently. Not just Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers. But also what the grownups watched in the evening.
I remember all of these shows, except for 12, 13, and 14.
When... 1/2
[December 7th, 1985] This week's top 15 Primetime shows (TV Guide)
December 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This was about a month before my 2nd birthday.
My earliest memories are from around age 2. And of course, TV features prominently. Not just Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers. But also what the grownups watched in the evening.
I remember all of these shows, except for 12, 13, and 14.
When... 1/2
My earliest memories are from around age 2. And of course, TV features prominently. Not just Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers. But also what the grownups watched in the evening.
I remember all of these shows, except for 12, 13, and 14.
When... 1/2
[December 7th, 1985] NWA World Championship Wrestling
NWA WCW Wrestling 12/7/85
NWA WCW Wrestling '85
12/7/85
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December 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
[December 7th, 1985] NWA World Championship Wrestling
[December 7th, 1985] Today's Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz
December 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Today's Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz
[December 7th, 1985] The science fiction film "Back to the Future", directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale, and starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson, premieres in Japan
December 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
[December 7th, 1985] The science fiction film "Back to the Future", directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale, and starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson, premieres in Japan