Grand Opening April 6, 1986
First Year Anniversary
Best Picture: "Rain Man"
One of Top Songs "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul
"Simpsons" premiered on Fox-TV
Personal Training and State-of-the-Art Equipment
Beanie Babies are Launched
Beau Nash is the Place to Be
Best Picture: "Forest Gump"
Murder trial against OJ Simpson begins in Los Angeles.
The Tradition of Gingerbread Classes Begins
A Guiness Book of World Records Centerpiece!
The President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky Scandal
Always a Popular Place for Weddings
Entertainment at Beau Nash
The Spa at The Crescent Undergoes Major Renovation
First Full Seasons at the American Airlines Center
People Can't Stop Talking About the Barbeque Wrap
Linda Wan becomes Managing Director
Nobu Opens
Victory Park Opens
House Of Blues Dallas Opens
Crescent Ballroom Unveiling Event
Juan Rosado Named Executive Chef
The Engagement of Prince William and Miss Catherine
The Great Hall Today
1986
Grand Opening April 6, 1986
April 6 – Grand Opening for Hotel Crescent Court.
Notable News Stories
- The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel.
- Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrates 73 seconds after launch, killing the crew of 7 astronauts, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.
- After losing a patent battle with Polaroid, Kodak leaves the instant camera business.
- In London, Prince Andrew, Duke of York marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminister Abbey.
Hit Songs
- "That's What Friends Are For" Dionne & Friends
- "Walk Like An Egyptian" Bangles
- "Sledgehammer" Peter Gabriel
- "Addicted To Love" Robert Palmer
Best Selling Books
- Lie Down with Lions by Ken Follett
- The Bourne Supremacy by Robert Ludlum
- A Perfect Spy by John le Carré
- I'll Take Mahattan by Judith Krantz
Movies
- Best Picture of the Year: "Platoon"
- Best Actor: Paul Newman in "The Color of Money"
- Best Acress: Marlee Matlin in "Children of a Lesser God"
- Other Nominated Movies: "A Room with A View", "Children of A Lesser God", "Hanna and Her Sisters", and "The Mission"
Costs
- Average cost of a new house $89,430
- Average income per year $22,400
- Interest rates year end Federal Reserve 7.50%
- Average cost of new house $89,430
Sports
- Super Bowl: Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 46-10 in New Orleans
- World Series Winner: New York Mets beat the Boston Red Sox
- World Cup Winner: Argentina
- NBA Champs: Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets
- NHL Champs: Montreal Canadiens beat the Calgary Flames
