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In 1981, on Days of Our Lives, Philece Sampler mader her said soap debut as Renee Dumonde, who was ultimately revealed to be Stefano's daughter.
In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “John Hillerman and Tom Selleck of Magnum P.I.”. Other Articles: Father Murphy
In 1983, Gary Trudeau took a 20-month break from writing his comic strip, “Doonesbury”.
In 1983, The musical play “Annie,” based on the “Little Orphan Annie” comic strip, closed on Broadway after 2,377 performances. Will the sun come up tomorrow without her? Will Annie ever find her eyeballs?
In 1984, ABC purchases 15% of ESPN from Getty Oil and is given the option to obtain as much as 49% by 1986
In 1985, “Dave Letterman Day” in North Carolina is announced on “Late Night with David Letterman.”
In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic recorded the first songs for his “Dare To Be Stupid” LP “Cable TV”, “Slime Creatures From Outer Space”, and “One More Minute”.
In 1986, Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders becomes the 11th NHL player to score 500 goals. Bossy scores number 500 on an empty netter with 17 seconds remaining to clinch a 7-5 victory against the Boston Bruins at Nassau Coliseum. Bossy reaches the milestone in 647 games, fewer than anyone in NHL history at that time.
In 1986, On Santa Barbara, Mason Capwell (Lane Davies) woke up with a massive New Year's hangover. Meanwhile, Dr. Mark McCormick (Jon Lindstrom) found his long lost wife, Wendy (aka Janice Harrison), after seeing her on the cover of a magazine. She ran out on him two years earlier.
In 1986, The Bangles' album "Different Light" was released. It featured the hits "Manic Monday," "If She Knew What She Wants," "Walking Down Your Street" and the novelty-ish number one Billboard hit of 1987 "Walk Like An Egyptian."
In 1987, The most-watched college football game was played as Joe Paternoʹs Nittany Lions of Penn State defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 14-10, at the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Arizona; the game was so popular that it beat “Dallas” and “Falcon Crest” in the TV ratings.
In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Falcon Crest”. Other Articles: Dabney Coleman, Simon and Simon
In 1988, “High Mountain Rangers” began airing on CBS
In 1989, On Ryan's Hope, to kick off the final two weeks of the show's existance, Delia (Ilene Kristen) sing "Chica Chica Boom Chic" in a fantasy sequence. Karen Morris-Gowdy returned to the show as Faith Coleridge after a five-year absence.
In 1988, “The Funeral” by George Fenton and Jonas Gwangwa peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid)” by Roger Waters peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “There's The Girl” by Heart peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Walking In The Air (From The Snowman)” by Peter Auty and The Sinfonia Of London peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, 🎄 “Songs For Christmas '87” by Mini Pops peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Dead Ringer For Love / More Than You Deserve” by Meat Loaf and Cher / Meat Loaf peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “One Day At A Time / I Knew The Mason” by Cristy Lane peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Screaming Jets / American Machines” by Johnny Warman peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me) / Sonny” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, 🎄 “Bring Back The Spirit Of Christmas / A Little Boy's Christmas” by Bert Newton / Keith McGowan peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, 🎄🤣 “Jingle Bells (Laughing All The Way) / Gesundheit / The Last Recital (Asleep in The Deep)” by Saint Nick peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Criticize” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Daddy's Home” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't Turn Me Away” by 10cc peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Een klein momentje” by Apollo Trio peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Everlasting Love” by Sandra peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ga niet weg van mij” by Benny Neyman peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I'm So Sorry” by José [NL] peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “One Of Us” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Paid In Full” by Eric B. and Rakim peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Saturday Nights” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Spirits In The Material World” by The Police peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Look Of Love” by Madonna peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Winter in Hamburg” by Frank Boeijen Groep peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else” by Charlee peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Some People” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Drive Me Crazy” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “In The Night” by Bilgeri peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Night After Night” by Bernie Paul peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Schickeria” by Rainhard Fendrich peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Twilight” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tous les bateaux s'envolent” by Michel Sardou peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Vingt ans” by Pierre Bachelet peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, 🎄🤣 “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Comic Relief Presents Mel and Kim Performed By Kim Wilde and Mel Smith peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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