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In 1980, On As the World Turns, Barbara (Colleen Zenk) confessed to Tom (Tom Tammi) that she had a son with another man three years earlier and gave him to Claudia Colfax and her husband, Raymond, to raise.
In 1980, The original Ants split from Adam. This must have been a case of…Adam…splitting?
In 1981, “Fantastic Voyage” album by Lakeside Was Certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, on General Hospital, John Stamos debuted as Blackie Parrish. He would later be one of the stars of the sitcom Full House in 1987 and play drums for The Beach Boys in tours.
In 1982, On One Life to Live, Clint resigned from the Banner because he couldnʹt work alongside the object of his affection, Viki, whoʹd told him she needed time before embarking on another relationship.
In 1982, Rhea Perlman wed Danny DeVito
In 1982, Tom Snyderʹs “Tomorrow Show” (at the time called “Tomorrow Coast To Coast”) ends a nine-year run on NBC, canceled to make room for some Johnny-come-lately named David Letterman.
In 1983, The first commercial radio station to air a CD was WDHA of Dover, New Jersey. It was the beginning of the end of the 45.
In 1984, A record 295,000 dominoes toppled, Fuerth, W Germany.
In 1984, R.C., “Holiday” by Madonna peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “I Guess Thatʹs Why They Call It The Blues” by Elton John peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “I Will Follow” by U2 peaked at #81 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Nightbird” by Stevie Nicks with Sandy Stewart peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks, despite an extensive airplay ban for its alleged obscene lyrics.
In 1984, R.C., “Remember The Nights” by Motels peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Talking In Your Sleep” by Romantics peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, The first three singles by The Smiths held the top three positions in the United Kingdom independent singles chart.
In 1984, “Mickey Spillaneʹs Mike Hammer” began airing on CBS
In 1985, A host of top U.S. pop and rock stars assembled in a Los Angeles studio to record the hit song “We Are The World” was recorded following the American Music Awards. The song was the collaboration of Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and Quincy Jones, and featured some of the biggest names in music that day including Harry Belafonte, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Kenny Rogers and many others. The record raised millions for starving people in Ethiopia. A parody of the song, “We Are The Worms”, was banned from airplay on the “Doctor Demento Show” for several years despite that parodyʹs huge popularity and wasnʹt heard from again until a court case was ruled favoring parodies as not infringing on the original work of art. Sorry, big music folks, you need to lighten up.
In 1985, On One Life to Live, Tina discovered Victorʹs secret room in Llanfair.
In 1986, Any smarmy “illusionist” can do “tricks” with “beautiful” “women.” But Penn and Teller “cut and restore” a *snake* on “Saturday Night Live.”
In 1986, “The Challenger Explodes” After being rescheduled numerous times, the space shuttle Challenger is cleared for takeoff. Earlier, viewers had seen the smiling crew — Scobee, Smith, Resnik, Onizuka, McNair, Jarvis, and “teacher in space” Christa McAuliffe — make the traditional walk to the craft. Three, two, one… on the launchpad, sparks fly, engines bellow, and the Challenger rises majestically, clearing the gantry. Then, 73 seconds into the flight, a whoosh, a ball of fire, and smoke. For an instant, we think itʹs planned — a booster rocket igniting. But debris careers from the fireball and the two solid-fuel rockets zigzag out of control. The cameras switch to the astronautsʹ families in a bleacher by the launch site, their expressions shifting from awe to concern, shock, and, finally, terrible certainty. Ten miles up, shards of a dream continue to fall and melt in a cloudless sky.
In 1987, Pat Sajak tells guest host Jay Leno heʹs and extremely private and hates doing publicity. (And going on a talk show is a great way to accomplish that.)
In 1988, The Sex Pistols controversal United Kingdom number one debut album “Never Mind The Bollocks — Hereʹs The Sex Pistols!” went gold in the U.S. a mere eleven years after release.
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Roseanne”. Other Articles: Don Johnson, Gary Cole, Geraldo
In 1989, R.C., “Doctorin' The Tardis” by The Timelords peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Somethingʹs Gotten Hold Of My Heart” by Mark Almond and Gene Pitney peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1989, Ringo Starrʹs childrenʹs TV show (“Shining Time Station”) debuts on PBS.
In 1981, "Blood Beach" was released by Compass International Pictures / The Jerry Gross Organization; Jeffrey Bloom (director/screenplay); David Huffman, Marianna Hill, Burt Young, John Saxon, Stefan Gierasch, Harriet Medin, Otis Young, Darrell Fetty, Lena Pousette, Mickey Fox, Marleta Giles, Pamela McMyler, Eleanor Zee, Laura Burkett, Jacqueline Randall; Horror; Live Action
In 1981, "Zombi 2" was released by Variety Film / The Jerry Gross Organization; Lucio Fulci (director); Elisa Briganti, Dardano Sacchetti (screenplay); Tisa Farrow, Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson, Al Cliver, Auretta Gay, Stefania D'Amario, Olga Karlatos; Zombie; Live Action
In 1983, "Sacred Ground" was released by Pacific International Enterprises; Charles B. Pierce (director/screenplay); Tim McIntire, L.Q. Jones, Jack Elam, Mindi Miller, Eloy Casados; Drama, Western; Live action
In 1989, “(Believed You Were) Lucky” by 'Til Tuesday peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “(You Can Still) Rock In America” by Night Ranger peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Ebony Eyes” by Smokey Robinson With Rick James peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Holding On” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Holiday (Celebrate)” by Madonna peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues” by Elton John Featuring Stevie Wonder peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Will Follow” by U2 peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Pretend We're Married” by Prince peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Has A Mind Of It's Own” by Donna Summer peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Nightbird” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Remember The Nights” by The Motels peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Save The Last Dance For Me” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Shake For The Sheik” by The Escape Club peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Something's On Your Mind” by 'D' Train peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sweetheart Like You” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Talking In Your Sleep” by The Romantics peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Way Cool Jr.” by Ratt peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You're Looking Like Love To Me” by Roberta Flack With Peabo Bryson peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” by Yes peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Scatterlings Of Africa” by Juluka peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “That Was Then But This Is Now” by ABC peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wild World” by Maxi Priest peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “After The War” by Gary Moore peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Al Naafiysh” by Hashim peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “American Dream” by Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Baby Don't Forget My Number” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Collapsing New People” by Fad Gadget peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Confidence Man” by The Jeff Healey Band peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Sing” by Prefab Sprout peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Eyes In The Night” by Pallas peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Freewheel Burning” by Judas Priest peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Future Shock” by Herbie Hancock peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Get On The Dance Floor” by Rob Base And D.J. E-Z Rock peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Give Me The Night” by Mirage peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hold On To Love” by Gary Moore peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hot Sauce” by Thomas Dolby peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Am What I Am” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Live For Your Love” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I'd Do Anything” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's My Party” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Liberty Town” by Perfect Day peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Follows” by Steven Dante peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lovegroove” by Squeezebrain And The Machine peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Make It Last” by Skipworth And Turner peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Nobody Told Me” by John Lennon peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Prisoner Of Love” by Spear Of Destiny peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Que Te Quiero” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “S.O.S.” by ABC (Backing Vocals By Frankie Goes To Hollywood) peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Skin I'm In” by Cameo peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart” by Marc Almond Featuring Gene Pitney peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Speed Your Love To Me” by Simple Minds peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Stop Look And Listen” by Donna Summer peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Straight From The Heart” by Fat Larry's Band peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Strange Kind Of Love” by Love And Money peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tender Hands” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Thanks For My Child” by Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “That's Living Alright” by Joe Cigarettein peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Colourfield” by Colourfield peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Hippy Hippy Shake” by The Georgia Satellites peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Living Years” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” by Talking Heads peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Walk On” by Smith And Mighty peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “We All Are One” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Where Is My Man” by Eartha Kitt peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Where Is The Love” by Mica Paris And Will Downing peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke” by The Alarm peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wish You Were Here” by First Light peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wishful Thinking” by China Crisis peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wonderland” by Big Country peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You're The Winner” by Sharon Redd peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Crumblin' Down” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “In A Big Country” by Big Country peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Makes My Day” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Working For The Man” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Angel Of Harlem” by U2 peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Birthday” by The Sugarcubes peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Cat Among The Pigeons” by Bros peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Come Back And Stay” by Paul Young peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hail” by Straitjacket Fits peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Heart And Soul” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Wanted To Tell Her” by Ministry peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Only You” by The Flying Pickets peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Orange Crush” by R.E.M. peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sister Madly” by Crowded House peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Strait Old Line” by Split Enz peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Where Did I Go Wrong” by UB40 peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “? (Fragezeichen)” by Nena peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “All She Wants Is” by Duran Duran peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Alle zegen komt van boven” by Franky Boy peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Each Word's A Beat Of My Heart” by Mink DeVille peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Een vriend als jij” by Ben Cramer peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Especially For You” by Kylie And Jason peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “How Can I Fall?” by Breathe peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jump” by Van Halen peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Keeping The Dream Alive” by Freiheit With The London Symphony Orchestra peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let No Man Put Us Under” by First Choice peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Of The Common People” by Paul Young peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Musica è” by Eros Ramazzotti peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nights Over New York” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Nobody Told Me” by John Lennon peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Only You” by The Flying Pickets peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Oude liefde roest niet” by V.O.F. De Kunst peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rag Doll” by Aerosmith peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart” by Marc Almond Featuring Gene Pitney peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stakker Humanoid” by Humanoid peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Starting At The End” by Doris D And The Pins peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Turn On (The Beat Box)” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wij zijn de vuilnisman” by André van Duin peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “After The War” by Gary Moore peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Calling You” by Jevetta Steele peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Free Like A Eagle” by Talk Of The Town [SE] peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “My, Oh My” by Slade peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “New Song” by Howard Jones peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Souls” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Why Me?” by Irene Cara peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Never Tear Us Apart” by INXS peaked at number 48 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sweet Little Mystery” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Angel Of Harlem” by U2 peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jenseits von Eden” by Nino de Angelo peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Lost Again” by Yello peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Never Never” by The Assembly peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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