WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
Review & premiere of "American Pop", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646468
February 13, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 13, 1981
* Best "American Pop" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Adult animated musical drama cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "American Pop" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry -... See More
Centralia, PA - 12-year-old boy falls into mine pit...
Item #696874
February 20, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1981
* Centralia, Pennsylvania mine fire disaster
* Todd Dombosky nearly swallowed up by the earth
* Falls into 135-degree, CO gas filled pit - saved by cousin
A brief but noteworthy article on page A18 has: "Boy's Mishap Renews Fears O Two-Decade Mine Fire". This event, as indicated, renewed national interest in the ongoing situat... See More
Pope John Paul II shot...
Item #637375
May 13, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES EXTRA, May 13, 1981 The two line banner headline reads "Pope Shot 3 Times, Rallies After Surgery" with subhead "Turk Suspect Seized in St. Peter's Square". "Pope John Paul II was hit by three bullets today fired at close range before 18,000 horrified people in St. Peter's Square by a man said to be an escaped killer from a Turkish prison...&... See More
Premiere of "Raiders of the Lost Ark", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #702026
June 11, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 1981
* Best "Raiders of the Lost Ark" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day (EVE) movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Page 6 o... See More
1981 "Escape from New York" opening day review...
Item #691872
July 10, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1981
* Escape from New York movie
* Opening day review
* Science fiction action film
* Kurt Russell - Snake Plissken
Page 17 has two reviews for the opening day showing in New York City for the movie: "Escape from New York" The headings read: "The Screen: 'Escape From New York'" & "At the Movies; Kurt Russel, from baseball ... See More
Review & opening day ad for "Escape from New York"...
Item #702823
July 14, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 14, 1981
* "Escape from New York" opening day film ad
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Dystopian science-fiction action cult classic film
* Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) - John Carpenter
Page 58 has a 10 x 4 5 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day release of "Es... See More
Review & premiere of "Heavy Metal", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645802
August 07, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 7, 1981
* Best "Heavy Metal" film advertisement & review
* Grand Opening Day premiere of this adult animated sci-fantasy cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Heavy Metal" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Sandra Day O'Connor sworn into the Supreme Court...
Item #674998
September 26, 1981
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Sept. 26, 1981
* Sandra Day O'Connor sworn in
* United States Supreme Court - 1st woman Justice
The front page has a photos showing O'Connor with President Reagan with heading: "A great day for women's equality". (see) Page 3 has a banner heading: "O'Connor takes seat on high court" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Ronald Rea... See More
Bob Dylan concert ad... Nicholas Nickleby Production...
Item #676861
October 04, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October. 4, 1981
* Bob Dylan Concert Ad
* The making of Nicholas Nickleby
* Full Page Ad for Richard Harris in Camelot
Besides interesting news of the day, this issue is loaded with premium theater, movie and concert ads form America's "city that never sleeps", NYC. Included is a 1/4 pg. Bob Dylan Concert Ad and a full page ad for the limited e... See More
The assassination of Anwar Sadat...
Item #599340
October 06, 1981
DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, October 6, 1981
* Anwar Sadat assassination
The front page has a four column headline: "Sadat Assassinated in Cairo" with subhead and related photo. This is 1st report coverage on the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, never bound, nice condition.... See More
Air Florida Flight 90 disaster... Potomac River...
Item #601836
January 14, 1982
THE KANSAN, Kansas City, Kansas, January 14, 1982
* Air Florida Flight 90
* Potomac River
* 14th Street Bridge
The front page has a three column headline: "Officials begin wreckage probe" with related map. This is 1st report coverage on Air Florida Flight 90 airplane disaster in Washington D.C.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, n... See More
San Francisco 49ers 1st Super Bowl champs....
Item #599261
January 25, 1982
DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, January 25, 1982
* San Francisco 49ers
* Super Bowl XVI
* Joe Montana
The sport's section (page 9) has a five column headline: "It's 'a dream that came true'" with photo. This is 1st report coverage on the San Francisco 49ers winning their very first Super Bowl championship.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
Prince William born.... John Hinckley Jr....
Item #645201
June 22, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1982
* Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
* John Hinckley Jr.
The front page has a two column headline: "Princess of Wales Has Boy; Charles Is 'Over the Moon'". This is 1st report coverage on the birth of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge to Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
Also two column headlines that include: "Jury Finds ... See More
American premiere ad for "Pink Floyd - The Wall"...
Item #700722
August 06, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York (weekly), Aug. 6, 1982
* Best "Pink Floyd - The Wall" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Live-action/animated musical drama film
Page 44 has a full page advertisement for: "Pink Floyd - The Wall" for it's American premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in Manhattan.
This ad is for that very first showing of t... See More
"Pink Floyd - The Wall" 1st review....
Item #686913
August 06, 1982
NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1982
* "Pink Floyd - The Wall" - Bob Geldof
* Grand opening day movie review
* Live-action/animated musical drama film
Page 18 has a review of "Pink Floyd: The Wall" on it's opening day in New York City. The heading reads: "Screen: Images Flood 'Pink Floyd: The Wall". (see) This movie opened 1st in New York City before the res... See More
Jim Rice saves young boy's life... 1982...
Item #692702
August 08, 1982
THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, Aug. 8,1982 Page 56 within the Sports Section has: "Young fan injured in Fenway Park", which tells of (then, future Hall of Famer) Jim Rice rushing out of the dugout to aid a 5-year-old spectator (Jonathan Keane) after he had been struck in the skull by a foul ball. Doctor's later determined that had Jim Rice not acted so swiftly, the boy would not ha... See More
Actor Henry Fonda death...
Item #598066
August 13, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (1st report)
* Broadway & Hollywood actor
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column headline that reads: "Henry Fonda Dies on Coast at 77; Played 100 Stage and Screen Roles". with photo of Fonda. Much more on page 12. 1st report coverage on the death of famed Hollywood actor, Henry Fonda. Nice to... See More
"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" 2nd day movie ad...
Item #645550
August 14, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 14, 1982
* Opening of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" film
* 2nd day movie advertisement
This newspaper has a significant advertisement for the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" on page 3 of section 5 for the second day of it's original opening. The ad measures 10 x 6 inches. I would suspect this is a very rare item as their was really no... See More
Premiere of "Pink Floyd - The Wall", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #663136
September 17, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 17, 1982
* Best "Pink Floyd - The Wall" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Live-action/animated musical drama film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Pink Floyd - The Wall" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment indus... See More
1982 First Blood & Halloween III opening day ads....
Item #702017
October 26, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 26, 1982
* "First Blood" & Halloween III" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* Action & Science fiction horror films
Page 58 has a nice advertisement for the opening of ""First Blood"
Page 61 has a smaller ad for the opening of "Halloween III" (see images) Being a ... See More
"Pitt's Defense Buries 'Em"...
Item #566256
November 08, 1982
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 8, 1982
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* "Pitt's Defense ... See More
1st U.S. lethal injection execution...
Item #598889
December 08, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1982
* Charles Brooks Jr.
* 1st U.S. lethal injection
Page 13 has a four column headline: "Execution by Injection Stirs Fear and Sharpens Debate" with related photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Charles Brooks, Jr. becoming the 1st person in the United States to be executed using lethal injection.
Other news, s... See More
Meyer Lansky's death....
Item #600369
January 16, 1983
THE KANSAN, Kansas City, January 16, 1983
* 'Mob Accountant' Meyer Lansky's death
* National Crime Syndicate
Page 3 has a one column heading:
"Meyer Lansky, mob finance whiz, dead"
1st report coverage on the death of famous organized crime figure, Meyer Lansky.
Other news of the day. Complete 24 pages, good condition.... See More
Review & premiere of "Videodrome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #653570
February 04, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1983
* Best "Viedeodrome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction horror cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Videodrome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime... See More
Review & premiere of "Videodrome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #676083
February 04, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1983
* Best "Viedeodrome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction horror cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Videodrome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime... See More
Review & premiere of "Star Wars--Return of the Jedi", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #695894
May 25, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 25, 1983
* Best "Return of the Jedi" advertisement
* Star Wars: Episode VI
* Grand Opening Day premiere
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry. In over 40 years of co... See More
Review & premiere of "Trading Places", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646650
June 08, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1983
* Best "Trading Places" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* American comedy film - Eddie Murphy
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Trading Places" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's... See More
1983 "National Lampoon's Vacation" opening day ad...
Item #702792
August 02, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 2, 1983
* "National Lampoon's Vacation" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie - film release
* American road comedy cult film - Chevy Chase
Page 42 has a 10 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day release of "National Lampoon's Vacation". (see images) B... See More
Martin Luther King Day Established...
Item #675959
November 02, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 2, 1983
* President Ronald Reagan Creates MLK National Holiday
* Coretta Scott King attends signing of bill
The front page of this issue has both an image and an article of President Ronald Reagan publicly signing a bill to establish January 18th as a Federal Holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King. This issue is the Late Final edition and so it contains ... See More
1983 AC/DC Concert & Motley Crue album ads...
Item #702307
November 08, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 8 1983
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Second performance at Madison Square Garden
* "Flick of the Switch" album Tour
* Motley Crue "Shout at the Devil" album ad
* Star 80 - Dorothy Stratten opening day movie ad
Page 73 has a 5 x 3 inch advertisement for the performance of "AC/DC" at Ma... See More
Microsoft reveals "WINDOWS" to the world...
Item #678586
November 11, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1983
* Microsoft reveals "WINDOWS" to the world
* View multiple programs simultaneously
* Historic in the world of personal computers
The front page of the Business Section has the historic unveiling of Microsoft's new "WINDOWS" operating system: "Microsoft Joins 'Multiprogram' Product Field", which is continued... See More
1984 Van Halen MSG concert ad...
Item #702455
January 10, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 10, 1984
* VAN HALEN rock band concert advertisement
* Performance at Madison Square Garden
* "1984" album Tour - best album for this group ?
* Eddie and Alex Van Halen - David Lee Roth
Pages 70 & 71 has a terrific double-page advertisement for "VAN HALEN 1984" for Madison Square Garden. (see images) Gre... See More
Premiere of "Police Academy", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646478
March 23, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 23, 1984
* Best "Police Academy" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Police Academy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.... See More
Weekend Premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694616
May 25, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 25, 1984
* 1st weekend "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" advertisement
* Opening weekend (Friday) movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
A terrific issue on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home ... See More
Premiere ad of "Supergirl", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #691733
June 09, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1984
* Best "Supergirl" film advertisement
* Opening day movie premiere
* 4th of the superhero - Superman series
* Helen Slater and Faye Dunaway
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Supergirl" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the H... See More
Review & premiere of "Conan the Destroyer", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #659547
June 29, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1984
* Best "Conan the Destroyer" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Fantasy adventure - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Conan the Destroyer" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Ronald Reagan attends...
Richard Petty's 200th & final win... NASCAR...
Item #635995
July 05, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1984
* Richard Petty's 200th win
* Firecracker 400 - Daytona
* NASCAR
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "President Sees Petty Win 200th" First report coverage continues inside this section with a two column photo of Richard Petty being congratulated by President Ronald Reagan (see photos). This was Richard Pet... See More
Review & premiere of "Revenge of the Nerds", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #693051
July 20, 1984
CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, July 20, 1984
* Best "Revenge of the Nerds" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American college comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Revenge of the Nerds" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment... See More
Michael Jordan & Hakeen Olajuwon opening day as rookies...
Item #675754
October 26, 1984
USA TODAY, October 26, 1984
* Michael Jordan & Hakeem Olajuwon
* Opening day NBA Basketball as rookies
* Chicago Bulls & Houston Rockets
Page 11 of the sport's section has a list of the rosters of each NBA team under the heading: "NBA OPENING-DAY ROSTERS" which includes the Chicago Bulls with: "23 Michael Jordan G 6-6 R" and the Houston Rockets with: "H... See More
Opening ad for the movie "The Terminator" (1984)..
Item #700522
October 30, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 30, 1984
* "The Terminator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - science-fiction
Page 70 has a iconic 9 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "THE TERMINATOR" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually th... See More
Review & premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646209
December 05, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 5, 1984
* Best "Beverly Hills Cop" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Action comedy film - Eddie Murphy
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Beverly Hills Cop" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ar... See More
Michael Jordan's very 1st NBA game close in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #683479
December 12, 1984
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Oct. 12, 1984
* Michael Jordan to make his NBA debut
* Potential superstar in the making ?
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The to of page 3 of the sports section has a fur column heading: "Bulls hitch up to Jordan's rising star" with subhead and photo. Coverage on the impending opening day game just 14 days... See More
Mick Jagger goes solo...
Item #684772
January 30, 1985
USA TODAY, Jan. 30, 1985
* Mick Jagger goes solo
* Mel Gibson sets hip trend
The front page of the Life section has an image and article: "At age 41, Jagger is on a roll". Additional articles include: "Billy Joel: A hit-making man" and "5 o'clock shadow is chic all day long", which describes the new male trend for facial hair.
Complete with all ... See More
Premiere weekend of "Rambo", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696658
May 24, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1985
* Best "Rambo: First Blood Part II" advertisement
* Grand Opening weekend movie premiere
* Sylvester Stallone - John Rambo
* Opening day for "A View to a Kill"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Rambo: First Blood Part II" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... See More
Premieres of "Lifeforce" & "Cocoon", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646839
June 21, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1985
* Best "Lifeforce" and "Cocoon" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews
* Science fiction horror & fantasy comedy films
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Lifeforce" & "Cocoon", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from t... See More
Review & premiere of "St. Elmo's Fire", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #677920
June 28, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1985
* Best "St. Elmo's Fire" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American coming-of-age film - brat pack
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "St. Elmo's Fire" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the ... See More
Review & Premiere...
"Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696268
July 10, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 10, 1985
* Best "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Australian post-apocalyptic action film
* Mel Gibson and Tina Turner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... See More
Pete Rose breaks MLB hits record...
Item #566812
September 12, 1985
KANSAS CITY KANSAN, Kansas, September 12, 1985
* Pete Rose - Cincinnati Reds
* Breaks Ty Cobb record
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 5: "Bye, Bye, Ty; Rose owns all-time mark" which of course tells of Pete Rose breaking the all time MLB baseball hits record that was held by Ty Cobb.
Other news of the day. Very nice condition save for a ... See More
Charlie Brown turns 35...
Item #663937
October 01, 1985
USA TODAY Washington, D.C. (National Distribution), October 1, 1985 The front page of this issue has a large photo headed, "Good Grief! Charlie's 35", which features the article: "Happiness is a warm comic strip - 100 million fans read it; just another day for strip; Tomorrow: Schulz inquiry". Page two has: "Schulz does cartooning himself", which includes co... See More
Premiere of "Legend", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #647496
April 18, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 18, 1986
* Best "Legend" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Dark fantasy adventure cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Legend" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area'... See More
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