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The 80's Datebook for January 3

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In 1981, David Bowie finishes his Broadway run as the title character in the play The Elephant Man.

In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Too Close for Comfort”. Other Articles: Phil Donahue, Instant Replay

In 1982, Bruce Springsteen begins recording his Nebraska album on a four-track tape recorder in his New Jersey home.

In 1983, “Hit Man” game show began airing on NBC. It was based on the arcade craze.

In 1983, “Just Men!” with host Betty White began airing on NBC

In 1983, “Sale of the Century” returned to be airing new episodes on NBC.

In 1984, “Riptide”, TV Crime Drama; debut on NBC.

In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic records “George Of The Jungle” and the title track “Dare To Be Stupid” for his LP.

In 1986, On Santa Barbara, Santana (Gina Gallego) and Cruz (A Martinez) arrived in Las Vegas and demanded Gina (Robin Mattson) tell them where to find Brandon. Back in Santa Barbara, Mark (Jon Lindstrom) and Janice signed the divorce papers.

In 1986, “Body Language”, TV Game Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1987, “Charles in Charge” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication.

In 1989, “The Arsenio Hall Show”, TV Talk Show, debut in syndication (not on the Fox network, but may air on late night slots on Fox affilliates). It starred Arsenio Hall, who briefly hosted a Fox network talk show. Opposite “Johnny Carson” on NBC, it was a big hit among the younger adult set. Hallʹs secret to success? Doing everything right that Magic Johnson will later do wrong. Itʹs the debut episode of “The Arsenio Hall Show” (with guest Brooke Shields). And now here he is Arseniooooooooooooooooooo Hall! (Woof! Woof! Woof!)

In 1988, "Once Upon a Texas Train" was seen on television by CBS; Burt Kennedy (director/screenplay); Willie Nelson, Richard Widmark, Shaun Cassidy, Chuck Connors, Ken Curtis, Royal Dano, Jack Elam, Gene Evans, Kevin McCarthy, Dub Taylor, Stuart Whitman, Angie Dickinson, Red West, Clare Carey, Don Collier, Dennis Fimple, Harry Carey Jr., Hank Worden, Jeb Stuart Adams, David Michael O'Neill, John Calkins; Comedy, Action, Romance, Western; Live action

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “I Got You” by Split Enz peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lady” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “A Spaceman Came Traveling / The Ballroom Of Romance” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “A Winter Story” by Aled Jones peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Back On The Road” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Big In America” by The Stranglers peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Cry Wolf” by a-ha peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dreamin'” by Status Quo peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “If I Could Only Make You Care” by Mike Berry peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Land Of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Mama Told Me........” by Fantastique peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Miracle Of Love” by Eurythmics peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “They Don't Know” by Berlin peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Too Risky” by Jim Davidson peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, 🎄 “The Adventures Of Santa Claus” by Mini Pops peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “Never Mind The Presents” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “There's No One Quite Like Grandma” by St. Winifred's School Choir peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Bird Noises (EP)” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “By Myself / I Found Love” by Peter Criss peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hungry Heart / Held Up Without A Gun” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hush / In The Heat Of The Night” by Russell Morris and The Rubes peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lady Love / Letters and Numbers” by Meo 245 peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Passion / Better Off Dead” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Rock Hard / State Of Mind” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “So Long / Four Minutes In Durham (With You)” by Fischer-Z peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Stop This Game / Who D'King” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Cotswolds / Good For The Goose” by Mick Connor peaked at number 63 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, 🎄 “Happy Xmas (Was Is Over) / Listen, The Snow Is Falling” by John and Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir peaked at number 77 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “I Like Chinese / I Bet You They Won't Play This Song On The Radio” by Monty Python peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Celebration” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Give Up” by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “French Kissin' In The U.S.A.” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Geef ons vrede” by Robert Long peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jabdah” by Koto peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Love On The Rocks” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “My Malaysia” by Babe peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Passion” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Radar Love” by Centerfold peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rock Around The Clock” by Zangeres Zonder Naam and Normaal peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Stranger In A Strange Land” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, ⏺ “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, ⏺🤣 “Baggy Trousers” by Madness peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “(Just Like) Starting Over” by John Lennon peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hollywood Seven” by Jon English peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Super Trouper” by ABBA peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Call Up” by The Clash peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Tide Is High” by Blondie peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You and Me” by Spargo peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “I've Been Losing You” by a-ha peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Johnny and Mary” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sempre sempre” by Al Bano and Romina Power peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Super Trouper” by ABBA peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Two People” by Tina Turner peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “When You Ask About Love” by Matchbox peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Woman In Love” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Word Up!” by Cameo peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Want Love (Maria, Maria...)” by Mixed Emotions peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “I've Been Losing You” by a-ha peaked at number 14 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Je t'attends” by Johnny Hallyday peaked at number 23 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “True Blue” by Madonna peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Notorious” by Duran Duran peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Tide Is High” by Blondie peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Warriors (Of The Wasteland)” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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