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The 80's Datebook for January 18

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In 1980, It was the day that Disco died when Studio 54 owners in New York, Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, were sentenced to 3½ years in prison for tax evasion and fined $20,000. Pundits point to this moment when Studio 54 lost its directors, it lost its direction. Steve Dahl, a well-known hater of disco music, could not be reached for comment as he was probably celebrating its eventual demise.

In 1980, On The Edge of Night, Nicole (Jayne Bentzen) was knocked unconscious during a struggle with an out of control Miles (Joel Crothers).

In 1980, Pink Floydʹs “The Wall” hits number one on the Billboard album chart.

In 1980, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host: ISAAC HAYES, plus KC and THE SUNSHINE BAND (“PLEASE DONʹT GO”)

In 1980, “London Calling” album by The Clash was released

In 1982, Joseph Mascolo debuted as Stefano DiMera in Days of our Lives. Two other actors made their first appearances on the same day: John de Lancie as Eugene Bradford and Catherine Mary Stewart as Kayla Brady. Stefano would go on to become an all-time great soap opera villain over the next 35 years, dying numerous times over the years and rising again like "The Phoenix".

In 1982, On General Hospital, Demmis "Demi" Moore made her debut as Jackie Templeton and Janine Turner made her debut as Laura Templeton.

In 1982, “Tattletales” returned to be airing new episodes on CBS.

In 1984, TV Guide Listing: 9:30 p.m./ET “Night Court” (NBC): While searching Judge Stoneʹs personnel records to track down his age, the staff learns he has a criminal record. Harry: Harry Anderson. Craven: Terry Kiser. Lana: Karen Austin. Vicki: Judy Landers. Ronny: Joey Aresco.

In 1985, On General Hospital, Ginny Blake Webber (Judith Chapman) shot Bobbie Spencer Brock's abusive husband D.L. Brock (David Groh) in the penthouse.

In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Eden (Marcy Walker) was knocked out and kidnapped by Peter Flint (Stephen Meadows), who turned out to be the Carnation Killer.

In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Night Court”. Other Articles: Muppets Tony Curtis

In 1986, R.C., “Everybody Dance” by Ta Mara and The Seen peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Face The Face” by Pete Townshend peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Itʹs Only Love” by Bryan Adams and Tina Turner peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Sex As A Weapon” by Pat Benetar peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Youʹre A Friend Of Mine” by Clarence Clemmons and Jackson Browne peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Redd Foxx Show” began airing on ABC

In 1987, For the first time in the history of Newt Gingrichʹs favorite TV network, the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) was seen by over 100 million viewers. The audience was measured during the week of January 12-18.

In 1988, At the 4th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards, actress Brenda Dickson won top honors as Outstanding Daytime Villainess for her role as Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless. More than seven months prior to winning the award, Dickson had been fired by Y&R producers and was no longer on the show.

In 1988, “The Home Show”, TV Magazine; debut on ABC.

In 1989, Astronomers discover pulsar in remnants of Supernova 1987A (LMC).

In 1989, Dion, The Ink Spots, Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, Bessie Smith, The Soul Stirrers, Phil Spector, The Temptations, and Stevie Wonder become Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees.

In 1989, On Knots Landing, Paige (Nicolette Sheridan) looked on as Abby (Donna Mills) walk down the aisle to marry Greg Sumner (William Devane).

In 1989, “Whatʹs On Your Mind (pure Energy)” single by Information Society was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1980, "Cardiac Arrest" was released by Film Ventures International; Murray Mintz (director/screenplay); Max Gail, Garry Goodrow, Mike Paul Chan, Ray Reinhardt, Robert Behling, Susan O'Connell, Fred Ward; Slasher, Thriller; Live action

In 1980, "Just Tell Me What You Want" was released by Warner Bros.; Sidney Lumet (director); Jay Presson Allen (screenplay); Ali MacGraw, Alan King, Peter Weller, Myrna Loy, Dina Merrill, Keenan Wynn, Tony Roberts, Judy Kaye, Joseph Maher; Comedy; Live action

In 1980, "Windows" was released by United Artists / Mike Lobell Productions; Gordon Willis (director); Barry Siegel (screenplay); Talia Shire, Joseph Cortese, Elizabeth Ashley, Kay Medford, Michael Lipton, Ron Ryan, Michael Gorrin, Russell Horton, Rick Petrucelli, Tony DiBenedetto, Marty Greene, Gerry Vichi; Thriller; Live action

In 1983, "Lianna" was released by United Artists Classics; John Sayles (director/screenplay); Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson, Jessica MacDonald, Jesse Solomon, John Sayles, Stephen Mendillo, Betsy Julia Robinson, Nancy Mette, Maggie Renzi, Madelyn Coleman, Robyn Reeves, Chris Elliott, Marta Renzi, Rochelle Oliver; Drama; Live action

In 1985, "Blood Simple" was released by Circle Films / River Road Productions / Foxton Entertainment; Joel Coen (director/screenplay); Ethan Coen (screenplay); John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, M. Emmet Walsh, Samm-Art Williams, Holly Hunter, Barry Sonnenfeld; Neo-Noir, Crime; Live Action

In 1985, "The New Kids" was released by Columbia Pictures; Sean S. Cunningham (director); Shannon Presby, Lori Loughlin, James Spader, John Philbin, Eddie Jones, Eric Stoltz, Tom Atkins, David H. MacDonald, Vince Grant, Theron Montgomery, Lucy Martin, Paige Lyn Price, Court Miller, Jean De Baer, Robertson Carricart; Horror, Thriller; Live Action

In 1985, "That's Dancing!" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company; Jack Haley Jr. (director/screenplay); Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ray Bolger, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Kelly, Liza Minnelli, Tommy Abbott, June Allyson, Ann-Margret, Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Jennifer Beals, Busby Berkeley, Eric Blore, Monte Blue, John Brascia, Lucille Bremer, James Cagney, Irene Cara, Leslie Caron, Gower Champion, Marge Champion, Cyd Charisse, Joan Crawford, Dan Dailey, Jacques d'Amboise, Doris Day, Gloria DeHaven, Isadora Duncan, Buddy Ebsen, Taina Elg, Eliot Feld, Margot Fonteyn, Loie Fuller, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Virginia Gibson, Cary Grant, Jack Haley, Margaret Hamilton, Carol Haney, June Haver, Robert Helpmann, Judy Holliday, José Iturbi, Michael Jackson, Marine Jahan, Van Johnson, Ruby Keeler, Paula Kelly, Michael Kidd, Charles Laskey, Ruta Lee, Vivien Leigh, Bambi Linn, Peter Lorre, Susan Luckey, Shirley MacLaine, Dean Martin, Léonide Massine, Matt Mattox, Joan McCracken, Ray McDonald, Ann Miller, James Mitchell, Ricardo Montalbán, Annabelle Moore, Tony Mordente, George Murphy, Gene Nelson, Julie Newmar, Rudolf Nureyev, Donald O'Connor, Anna Pavlova, Marc Platt, Dick Powell, Eleanor Powell, Jane Powell, Tommy Rall, Debbie Reynolds, Jeff Richards, Chita Rivera, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ginger Rogers, Mickey Rooney, Wini Shaw, Moira Shearer, Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, Tucker Smith, James Stewart, Lyle Talbot, Russ Tamblyn, Lilyan Tashman, Robert Taylor, Anthony 'Scooter' Teague, Shirley Temple, Tamara Toumanova, John Travolta, Lana Turner, Bobby Van, Vera-Ellen, Ethel Waters, Bobby Watson, Esther Williams, David Winters, Vera Zorina, Vincent Price, Robert Banas; Compilation; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Everybody Dance” by Ta Mara and The Seen peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Face The Face” by Pete Townshend peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Go” by Asia peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “It's Only Love” by Bryan Adams and Tina Turner peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sex As A Weapon” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “That's What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick and Friends peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “You're A Friend Of Mine” by Clarence Clemons and Jackson Browne peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Your Personal Touch” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Didn't You Kill My Brother?” by Alexei Sayle peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Emergency” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Days Like These” by Billy Bragg peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Glenn Miller Medley” by John Anderson Big Band peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Guilty” by Yarbrough and Peoples peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Hit That Perfect Beat” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Is It A Crime?” by Sade peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Leaving Me Now” by Level 42 peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “One Nation” by Masquerade peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Ring Of Ice” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Saturday Love” by Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Torture” by King peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Who's Zoomin' Who” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “You Little Thief” by Feargal Sharkey peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, 🌎 “Russians” by Sting peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Oh Sheila” by Ready For The World peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Saving All My Love For You” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “If I Was” by Midge Ure peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves” by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Tonight She Comes” by The Cars peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Chain Reaction” by Diana Ross peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Holding Back The Years” by Simply Red peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “In The Heat Of The Night” by Sandra peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Oh wat is het toch fijn om gelukkig te zijn” by Dolf Brouwers peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Unique” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “You Belong To The City” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “I'm Your Man” by Wham! peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love On You” by Pernilla Wahlgren peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, 🎄 “Christmas Time” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “In Zaire” by Round One peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Jeanny Part I” by Falco peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Mei schönster Traum” by Nicki peaked at number 26 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Road To Nowhere” by Talking Heads peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Theme From 'Rambo II'” by First Patrol peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Embrasse-moi idiot!” by Bill Baxter peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Nikita” by Elton John featuring George Michael and Nik Kershaw peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Saving All My Love For You” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves” by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, 🎄 “Christmas Time” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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