[August 4th, 1986] This week's UK Video rentals chart

[August 4th, 1986] Killing Joke releases their single "Adorations" www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV-c...

Killing Joke - Adorations

Official video of Killing Joke performing Adorations from the album No Way Out But Forward Go. Buy It Here: http://smarturl.it/8uiy94 Like Killing Joke on Facebook:…

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[August 4th, 1986] German thrash metal band Kreator releases their debut EP "Flag of Hate"

[August 4th, 1986] The Elvis Presley compilation "Elvis Forever Volume 4" releases in Europe\

[August 4th, 1986] General Secretary of the PDPA Central Committee Mohammad Najibullah in his office. Democratic Republic of Afghanistan

[August 5th, 1986] Today's Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz

[August 5th, 1986] Oregon and Washington senators agreed to strengthen environmental protections in a bill to create the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This agreement resolves constitutional issues and increases the bill's chances of passing.

[August 5th, 1986] Tonight's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson featured guest musical performer Belinda Carlisle. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1hf...

Belinda Carlisle on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson August 5, 1986

Belinda Carlisle on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson August 5, 1986

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[August 5th, 1986] Glam metal band Poison releases their debut single "Cry Tough" www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOzd...

Poison - Cry Tough

Music video by Poison performing Cry Tough.

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[August 5th, 1986] The Detroit Tigers completed a double-header sweep of the Cleveland Indians. They won the first game 6-5 behind a Darrell Evans three-run homer, and won the second 11-9 with two home runs from Lou Whitaker. The sweep moved the Tigers into fourth place.

[August 5th, 1986] Judas Priest performed at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pennsylvania during their massive Fuel for Life Tour supporting the Turbo album, playing to an attendance of 6,741 fans with Krokus appearing as the opening act.

[August 5th, 1986] Today's Calvin and Hobbes comic

[August 5th, 1986] Antonin Scalia testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding his Supreme Court nomination. He refused to state how he would vote on abortion, asserting his only agenda is to be a good judge. His confirmation is expected by the full Senate on Labor Day.

[August 5th, 1986] President Reagan defended his judicial appointments, asserting they share his fundamental values on abortion and crime. He expressed satisfaction with Supreme Court nominees William Rehnquist and Antonin Scalia.

[August 5th, 1986] Telegram From the Department of State to All African Diplomatic Posts history.state.gov/historicaldo...

[August 5th, 1986] Bell Atlantic registered the domain bell-atl.com, marking it as the 20th oldest domain name.

[August 5th, 1986] Van Halen performed a concert at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of their 5150 Tour.

[August 5th, 1986] Steve Carlton became the second major-league pitcher to record 4,000 strikeouts after fanning Eric Davis. This milestone puts him in the same company as Nolan Ryan. He has also achieved several other significant pitching milestones throughout his career.

[August 5th, 1986] Some primetime TV listings

[August 5th, 1986] Colorful covers of today's comic book issues

[August 5th, 1986] "The Falling", a science fiction horror film starring Dennis Christopher, Martin Hewitt, and Lynn-Holly Johnson, debuts on home video.

[August 5th, 1986] Fresh Gordon releases their single "The Fresh Commandments" www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RxF...

Fresh Gordon - The Fresh Commandments

From the single "The Fresh Commandments / My Fila" 1986 Tommy Boy Music

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[August 5th, 1986] Lionel Richie releases his third studio album "Dancing on the Ceiling"

[August 5th, 1986] DC Comics officially published Legends #1, a major crossover comic book issue that reshaped the DC Universe

[August 5th, 1986] The Smiths played a famous concert at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

[August 5th, 1986] Def Leppard played a low-key warm-up show at Connolly Hall in Cork, Ireland

[August 5th, 1986] The final WWF Championship Wrestling television taping took place at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.

[August 5th, 1986] Colorful covers of today's magazines

[August 5th, 1986] Queen performed a concert at the Estadio Municipal in Marbella, Spain, during their famous Magic Tour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvvk...

Queen - Live in Marbella (5th August 1986)

QUEEN QUEEN QUEEN Tour: Magic Date: 5th August 1986 Venue: Estadio Municipal de Marbella City: Marbella, Spain Attendance: 37,000 Audio Quality: B+ Lineage: AUD - ? - CDR - WAV - Remaster - FLAC…

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[August 5th, 1986] An eight-hour drum marathon took place at the Ashton Court Festival in Bristol to raise funds for African famine relief.