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In 1980, Black Entertainment Television cable channel was launched.
In 1980, Comedian John Belushi of TVʹs “Saturday Night Live” and Blues Brothers music fame jammed with the punk rock group The Dead Boys at “The Whiskey” in West Hollywood, California.
In 1980, Paul McCartney is released from a Tokyo jail where heʹd been imprisoned for ten days after trying to carry a half pound of marijuana through customs at the Tokyo airport, and was deported.
In 1981, The 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived in the United States.
In 1982, Johhny Cashʹs country rock singing daughter, Rosanne and her country-rock singer/songwriter husband Rodney Crowell, have a daughter, Chelsea Jane.
In 1982, Kenny Rogers picks up three pop and country trophies at the American Music Awards. Country awards also go to Willie Nelson, Barbara Mandrell, Anne Murray and The Oak Ridge Boys
In 1983, Rubioʹs Fish Tacos opens in San Diego. Rubio is the fish head around there. Eat it up. Yum!
In 1983, Tracey E. Bregman made her first appearance on The Young and the Restless. She was previously in Days of Our Lives from 1978 through 1982.
In 1984, “Sheʹs So Unusual” album by Cyndi Lauper was released
In 1985, Heisman Trophy winner, Doug Flutie of Boston College, signed a $7 million, five year contract on this day. Flutie would play with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League. The deal made him the highest paid football player and the best paid rookie ever — in any sport. The USFL would soon fold and players like Flutie joined the CFL; and some went to the NFL.
In 1985, Roy Blount Jr., and Johnny Carson discuss how to get a better table at a restaurant including pretending to be Michael Jackson, blind, and/or “singing impaired.”
In 1986, Mike Tyson KOs Mike Jameson.
In 1986, NBC broadcasts a 10-second gap of blank air, courtesy of “Saturday Night Liveʹs” Weekend Update anchor Dennis Miller “and Ronald Reagan.”
In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “Joan Collins”. Other Articles: Fraggle Rock, Super Bowl
In 1986, R.C., “My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Talk To Me” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “The Sun Always Shines On TV” by A-Ha peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, George Harrison releases “When We Was Fab”.
In 1988, On General Hospital, a hospitalized Robin (Kimberly McCullough) had a panic attack when she saw a man that looked like Grant Putnam.
In 1988, Utah guard Rickey Green scores the NBAʹs five millionth point when the Jazz beat Cleveland 119-96.
In 1989, Michael Jordan in his fifth season scored his 10,000th point, the second fastest NBA climb to that position, behind Wilt Chamberlain.
In 1989, “China Beach” A series set in Vietnam could hardly ignore the Tet Offensive, the turning point of the war. “Tet '68” opens with Wayloo (Megan Gallagher), the ambitious TV personality, cheerily describing the upcoming holiday as “the Vietnamese Fourth of July, Christmas, and New Yearʹs Eve, all rolled into one. We can sense the magic of the new year.” Then the shooting starts. Beckett (Michael Boatman) is held hostage by his lady friendʹs VC brother; McMurphy is stuck at headquarters with the strung-out K.C. (Marg Helgenberger); Doctor Dick (Robert Picardo) and Dodger (Jeff Kober) are at an Evac Hospital; and Red Cross worker Cherry (Nan Woods) is caught in a bunker. Morning finally breaks, and all have survived. But then Cherry, stepping outside the bunker, is killed by a bomb. Itʹs an unflinching look at the indiscriminate ruthlessness of war, one that viewers would not soon forget.
In 1986, “My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Own The Night” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Somewhere” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Talk To Me” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Cosmetics” by Gowan peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Party All The Time” by Eddie Murphy peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sidewalk Talk” by Jellybean Featuring Catherine Buchanan With Madonna peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “That's What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick And Friends peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You're A Friend Of Mine” by Clarence Clemons And Jackson Browne peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Baby Talk” by Alisha peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Cut Me Down” by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Get Loose” by Aleem peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Girls Are More Fun” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Leader Of The Pack” by Twisted Sister peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Lying” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “My Guy / My Girl (medley)” by Amii Stewart And Deon Estus peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Naughty Naughty” by John Parr peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “New York Eyes” by Nicole With Timmy Thomas peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Ocean Blue” by ABC peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Riptide” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Shake Your Foundations” by AC/DC peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Small Blue Dreams” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Spirit Of '76” by The Alarm peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Sun Always Shines On T.V.” by a-ha peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Things Could Be Beautiful” by Colourfield peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Whenever You Need Somebody” by O'Chi Brown peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You're My Last Chance” by 52nd Street peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Body Talk” by Koo De Tah peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I'm Your Man” by Wham! peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Separate Lives” by Phil Collins And Marilyn Martin peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “This Time” by INXS peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “We Built This City” by Starship peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It's Only Love” by Bryan Adams And Tina Turner peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Is The Seventh Wave” by Sting peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Nikita” by Elton John Featuring George Michael And Nik Kershaw peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No Promises” by Icehouse peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “That's What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick And Friends peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “We Built This City” by Starship peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Baby Talk” by Alisha peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Eldorado” by Drum Theatre peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Is It A Crime?” by Sade peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Mated” by David Grant And Jaki Graham peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Run To Me” by Lee Towers And Anita Meyer peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Whole Of The Moon” by The Waterboys peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Balladen om Briggen Blue Bird av Hull” by Imperiet peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Summer Of '69” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Power Of Love” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Cheri, Cheri Lady” by Modern Talking peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Money's Too Tight (To Mention)” by Simply Red peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Papa chanteur” by Jean-Luc Lahaye peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Saving All My Love For You” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “We Built This City” by Starship peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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