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- [May 11th, 1985] 3:40 PM BST: Television commentator John Helm notes a small fire in the main stand, describing it as a "glowing light" three rows from the back of block G. #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 11th, 1985] 3:04 PM BST: The match between Bradford City and Lincoln City kicks off at Valley Parade stadium. #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 11th, 1985] Manchester City beat Charlton 5-1, easing their way to a potential First Division promotion. City scored three goals in four minutes in the second half, securing their lead. Young players Paul Simpson and David Phillips played key roles in the win. #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 11th, 1985] Chester Gould, creator of Dick Tracy, died at 84 from congestive heart failure at his home in Woodstock, Illinois. He created the comic strip in 1931, featuring futuristic gadgets and crime-solving heroics. #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 11th, 1985] Night Ranger releases their single "Sentimental Street" www.youtube.com/watch?v=has6... #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 11th, 1985] The first WWF Saturday Night Main Event takes place at the Nassau Coliseum. Hulk Hogan defends his WWF title against Cowboy Bob Orton, amidst a night of tag team battles & undercard matches. #history #OTD #1980s
- 1970 Reliant Scimitar Gtc Rover V8 Fitted on eBay: buff.ly/NYK0NBr #auctions #reliant #rover #1980s #caryears #ad
- I'm excited to share that the library at the University of Chicago is acquiring my graphic novel Nick Pope for its collection! Libraries rule!! #library #graphicnovel #graphicnovels #nickpope #graphicmedicine #illustratedddiary #diaryfiction #books #1980s #highschool #mentalhealth
- On This Day 1985: "The Tripods" continued their comic strip adventures in "BEEB" issue 15. Based on the BBC #scifi series "The Tripods" (1984-85), the strip presented entirely new adventures, unseen on TV. #sciencefiction #1980s #TheTripods #scifiart #comicbook
- [May 7th, 1985] The Flyers played the Nordiques in Game 2 of the Wales Conference final, a intense and physical game that ended 4-2 in Philadelphia's favor. Defenseman Doug Crossman stood out for his calm and effective play amidst the chaos. #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 7th, 1985] Dom DeLuise was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the 1,803rd to be placed. He is known for his comedic roles in Mel Brooks' movies and as Burt Reynolds' sidekick. #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 7th, 1985] The ABC TV Special "99 Ways to Attract the Right Man" offers tips from experts Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Irene Kassorla, and Dr. Martin Gallantine on finding the perfect mate. #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 7th, 1985] PBS Frontline airs the documentary "Memory of the Camps", which contains footage of Allied troops entering Nazi concentration camps in 1945 documents the horrors of Dachau, Auschwitz and Buchenwald. #history #OTD #1980s
- My Top 10 Albums for every year of the 80s! 4️⃣ - 1986 Please - Pet Shop Boys I remember hearing them for the first time and being mesmerized by their wall of sound. Love Comes Quickly is still a fave. #PetShopBoys #Top10 #1980s #musicsky #musicchallenge by @lucilovecraft.bsky.social
- This katana is, like, totally gnarly, you know? #1980s #ValleyGirl #80s #AIart #AIartcommunity #Synthart #GenAI
- Started with Gav Notsoup @lechave1971.bsky.social and needed to add“ full figure” to obtain this healthy look. #artspeaks #red #aiartcommunity #promptart #promptshare #synthart
- [May 7th, 1985] Riptide airs the episode "Arrivederci, Baby" www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5pL... #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 7th, 1985] President Reagan’s Remarks to Spanish Community Leaders at the Juan March Foundation in Madrid, Spain youtu.be/M6RrNp9-Dqw #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 7th, 1985] Rupert Murdoch, Australian publisher, promises to "never be boring". He owns numerous newspapers and magazines, and recently bought half of 20th Century-Fox Film Corp. for $162 million. #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 7th, 1985] Our Lady appeared to Ivanka Ivankovic-Elez with 2 angels in her home, telling her it was her last daily apparition, but she'd see her annually on June 25th. #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 7th, 1985] President Reagan’s and King Juan Carlos’s Toast at the State Dinner in the Dining Room of the Royal Palace, Palacio De Oriente in Madrid, Spain youtu.be/fBmmX1IxFT8 #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 7th, 1985] The Cincinnati Reds beat the Phillies 2-0, with Mario Soto and relievers holding Philadelphia to five hits. Soto pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out six. #history #OTD #1980s
- Photographs by #ChristianeEisler #Punk culture in #EastGermany in the #1980s before the wall came down. The images are from Leilzig + Berlin #photographer #photography #punks #ddr #eastberlin #berlin #leipzig #deuschland #bnw #fotografia #fotografie #the80s #theeighties #Фотография
- Photographs by #ChristianeEisler #Punk culture in #EastGermany in the #1980s before the wall came down. The images are from Leilzig + Berlin #photographer #photography #punks #ddr #eastberlin #berlin #leipzig #deuschland #bnw #fotografia #fotografie #the80s #theeighties #Фотография
- Photographs by #ChristianeEisler #Punk culture in #EastGermany in the #1980s before the wall came down. The images are from Leilzig + Berlin #photographer #photography #punks #ddr #eastberlin #berlin #leipzig #deuschland #bnw #fotografia #fotografie #the80s #theeighties #Фотография
- [May 7th, 1985] Scientists accuse the British Museum's Archaeopteryx fossil, a valuable and historic find, of being a 19th-century hoax, but museum experts and Yale's Dr. John Ostrom defend its authenticity. #history #OTD #1980s
- [May 7th, 1985] Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City is being demolished, evoking nostalgia in fans like Terry Beeman, who recalls its rich history hosting baseball, football, and boxing events. "This is a sad day for me," Beeman said. #history #OTD #1980s
