Sep 10th, 2008 · In 1986, the city of Cleveland declared the house where Jerry Siegel thought up the Superman character to be a landmark. But today, the house is falling apart — and a group of high-profile fans is trying to save it, by auctioning art and other work.
Jul 18th, 2008 · Sarah Vaughan possessed one of the legendary voices in jazz. With a multi-octave range and a luscious, supple sound, she was celebrated by critics, fans, and fellow musicians alike. In this program from 1986, Vaughan's lively and sassy personality is on display, as are her amazing vocals.
Jul 9th, 2008 · Artist Don Bachardy was only a teenager when he met then-middle-aged novelist Chris Isherwood on a California beach, but the two successfully maintained a multi-decade romance that lasted until Isherwood's death in 1986. His relationship with Isherwood was the subject of the critically-acclaimed documentary Chris and Don: A Love Story.
Feb 14th, 2008 · Since 1986, Ted Kooser has written an annual Valentine's Day poem and sent it to an ever-growing list of women. It's a project the former U.S. poet laureate ended last year. But now, he's collected those poems in a new book, Valentines.
Aug 8th, 2007 · NASA pumped more than 500,000 gallons of fuel into the space shuttle Endeavour's tank Wednesday, ahead of its 6:36 p.m. ET liftoff. With good weather forecast for the launch, the two-decade wait for teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara Morgan may soon be over. Morgan was Christa McAuliffe's backup when Challenger blew up shortly after liftoff in 1986.
Jun 15th, 2007 · As Father's Day approaches, Charlie Rizzo shares the story of his life-long journey with his father. Matt Rizzo died in 1986, but he remains a constant presence in Charlie's life.
Jun 14th, 2007 · Former U.N. Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim dies of heart failure at his home in Austria. Waldheim hid his Nazi Germany military service to lead the world body, but it was revealed when he ran for president of Austria in 1986.
May 30th, 2007 · The fate of a 21-year ban on commercial whaling is at stake at the annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Anchorage, Alaska. Officials are weighing whether Japan should be allowed to resume commercial whaling. Since 1986, the IWC has banned whale hunting with just two exceptions: nations may take a certain number of whales for "scientific research," and aboriginal people are allowed quotas for subsistence purposes.