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The 80's Datebook for January 24

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In 1980, On As the World Turns, Claudia (Mary McDonnell) told Barbara (Colleen Zenk) that Raymond was drinking and had started going crazy over dealing with the backlog of medical bills.

In 1980, On The Edge of Night, Steve (Denny Albee) was shocked when Miles (Joel Crothers) claimed that "Mrs Corey" was really Nola Madisson in disguise.

In 1981, The Muppet Show staring Johnny Cash was broadcast, in which Cash inspired Kermit the frog to hold an old-fashioned hoedown. During the show Cash sang "Ghost Riders In The Sky" and a medley of his famous railroad songs.

In 1983, Hulk Hogan pins the Iron Sheik for World Wrestling Federation title.

In 1983, on General Hospital, Holly Sutton learned that she was pregnant with Luke’s baby. She later lost the baby. Or did she really? We'll never know for sure.

In 1984, Apple Computer Incorporated unveiled its new Macintosh personal computer in stores just days after its commercial was seen during the Super Bowl; it was designed to compete with IBM PCʹs. It boasted a built-in nine-inch monochrome display, a clock rate of eight megahertz and 128k of RAM. Price tag: $2,495.

In 1985, The football rules committee of the NCAA decided that it would be nice to place the football on the 20-yard line when a kickoff goes through the end zone. It replaced a rule that placed the ball at the 30-yard line; a rule that had been in force for a very short time.

In 1986, Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our Lives when "The Pawn" was finally unmasked. The character first appeared in November 1985 with his face completely bandaged, played by Glen Vincent (3 episodes), and then Robert Poynton (14 episodes) until Hogestyn was cast and The Pawn's face was revealed.

In 1986, The Voyager II space probe made its first fly-by of Uranus (81,593 km), finds new moons, and took dozens of photographs. This event proved to be the butt of many jokes.

In 1987, Football players Walter Payton and Joe Montana were guests on “Saturday Night Live.”

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Nicolette Sheridan of Knots Landing”. Other Articles: Our House, Milton Berle

In 1987, R.C., “At This Moment” by Billy Vera and The Beaters reentered the chart and peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. A 1981 single, it hits number one thanks in part to the TV sitcom “Family Ties.”

In 1987, R.C., “Coming Around Again” by Carly Simon peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Control” by Janet Jackson peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Jack Your Body” by Steve “Silk” Hurly peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Someday” by Glass Tiger peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Suburbia” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Victory” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Big Time” by Peter Gabriel entered the Top 40 chart. In the lyrics of the song, it says “My pennies are getting bigger,” but itʹs often misunderstood for something else thatʹs getting bigger.

In 1987, “You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party” by Beastie Boys entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1989, ABC goes behind the scenes of a morning news show with “Studio Five-B,” a three-episode nighttime soap with George Grizzard and Jeffrey Tambor as its best-known regulars.

In 1986, "My Chauffeur" was released by Crown International Pictures; David Beaird (director/screenplay); Deborah Foreman, Sam J. Jones, Sean McClory, Howard Hesseman, E.G. Marshall, Mark Holton, Penn Jillette, Teller, Julius Harris, Laurie Main, Vance Colvig, Diana Bellamy, Leland Crooke, Robin Antin, Stan Foster, John O'Leary, Stanley Brock, Jack Stryker, Ben Slack, Elaine Wilkes, Cindy Beal, Sue Jackson, Darian Mathias, Carlton Miller; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1988, "The Murder of Mary Phagan" was seen on television on NBC by NBC Productions / Orion Television; William Hale (director); Jeffrey Lane, George Stevens Jr. (teleplay); Jack Lemmon, Richard Jordan, Robert Prosky, Peter Gallagher, Kathryn Walker, Rebecca Miller, Paul Dooley, Charles S. Dutton, Kevin Spacey, Cynthia Nixon, Kenneth Welsh, Thomas Anderson, Dylan Baker, Daniel Benzali, Loretta Devine, Carl Gordon, Richard Hamilton, Brent Jennings, W.H. Macy, Heather McAdam, William Newman, Bill Raymond, Fred Sadoff, Raynor Scheine, Nick Wyman, Nesbitt Blaisdell, Beeson Carroll, Jordan Marder, Wendy J. Cooke; Crime, Drama, History; Live action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “A Trick Of The Night” by Bananarama peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “At This Moment” by Billy Vera And The Beaters peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Coming Around Again” by Carly Simon peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Control” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Don't Want Nobody” by J.D. Drews peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Fool That I Am” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Girlfriend” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Need Your Lovin'” by The Human League peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “It's My Turn” by Diana Ross peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Love T.K.O.” by Teddy Pendergrass peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Someday” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Suburbia” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Best Man In The World” by Ann Wilson peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Time Is Time” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “True To You” by Ric Ocasek peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Victory” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Teacher, Teacher” by Rockpile peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “All I Wanted” by Kansas peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Falling In Love (Uh-Oh)” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Need Your Loving Tonight” by Queen peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Stop This Game” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “All I Wanted” by Kansas peaked at number 75 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Falling In Love (Uh-Oh)” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “I Shot The Sheriff” by Light Of The World peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Scary Monsters” by David Bowie peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Back In The High Life Again” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Cold Love” by Donna Summer peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Facts And Figures” by Hugh Cornwell peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Am The Beat” by The Look peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “It Didn't Matter” by The Style Council peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jack Your Body” by Steve 'Silk' Hurley peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Kiss” by Age Of Chance peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lonely Heart” by U.F.O. peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love In Anger” by The Armoury Show peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Real Wild Child (Wild One)” by Iggy Pop peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Runaround Sue” by Racey peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Slow Train To Dawn” by The The peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Something In My House” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Stranger On The Shore Of Love” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Surrender” by Swing Out Sister peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “This Wheel's On Fire” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Trouble Town” by Daintees peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Trouble” by Heaven 17 peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Walking Down Your Street” by The Bangles peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wasteland” by The Mission peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “(Just Like) Romeo And Juliet / Go Down” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “(Just Like) Starting Over / Kiss, Kiss, Kiss” by John Lennon peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Change Of Heart (original 1986 recording)” by Cyndi Lauper Featuring The Bangles peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Enemy Lines / Only The Young” by James Freud's Berlin peaked at number 84 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Love On The Rocks / Acapulco” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “More Than Physical” by Bananarama peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Spend The Night / I'm Yours” by Cheetah peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Believe In You” by Don Williams peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Love My Leather Jacket” by The Chills peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Look Blue Go Purple EP 2” by Look Blue Go Purple peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Made Up In Blue” by The Bats peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Passion” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rock And Roll To The Rescue” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby And The Range peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Throw A Sickie” by Tall Dwarfs peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “War (Live)” by Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Eskimo” by Zangeres Zonder Raam peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Apen pellen pinda's” by Nico Haak peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ballerina Girl” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Captain” by Champagne peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Caravan Of Love” by The Housemartins peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Cry Wolf” by a-ha peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Do You Feel My Love?” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)” by Tom Browne peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hymn To Her” by The Pretenders peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Am But A Small Voice” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “La Isla Bonita” by Micaela (1980s) peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Mama He's A Soldier Now” by Saskia And Serge peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Mi dren” by Sranang Dren peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Midnight Cowboy” by The John Barry Orchestra peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Runaway Boys” by Stray Cats peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sometimes” by Erasure peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Same Old Scene” by Roxy Music peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Dou Ni Dou Ni Day” by Chantal Goya peaked at number 35 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “P'tit bouchon” by Sabine Paturel peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Victory” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 31 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ça fait rire les oiseaux” by La Compagnie Créole peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Money Runner” by Scotch peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sometimes” by Erasure peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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