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The 80's Datebook for February 4

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In 1980, On Guiding Light, Roger Thorpe (Michael Zaslow) kidnapped Rita Bauer (Lenore Kasdorf) from the Hall of Mirrors with Donna Summer's "Enough is Enough" playing in the background.

In 1980, On The Edge of Night, Derek (Dennis Parker) worked to get a warrant to arrest Draper for Margo's murder.

In 1980, The Young and the Restless expanded to an hour. Until the previous Friday, 30 minute versions of Restless and Search for Tomorrow had aired at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. ET, respectively (or 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. CT and PT respectively and had been since Y&R's premiere in 1973). The noon half hour was returned to the affiliates on the ET and the one hour Restless moved to 1 p.m. ET after SFT. (on the CT and PT, Restless was at 11 a.m. followed by local at 12 p.m. and SFT at 12:30 p.m.) As the World Turns moved to 2/1 p.m. followed by Guiding Light at 3/2 p.m. One Day at a Time repeats shifted into the 4/3 p.m. (or 12 p.m./11 a.m. in some cities that chose to carry it) timeslot previously occupied by canceled long-running soap opera Love of Life.

In 1984, R.C., “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Running With The Night” by Lionel Richie peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Think Of Laura” by Christopher Cross peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart. That song was used as the theme song of a brief storyline in the fall of 1983 in the soaper General Hospital where Laura is reunited with Luke.

In 1984, “The Plasticman Comedy/Adventure Show”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on CBS.

In 1985, New logo and new corporate name — ESPN, Incorporated — adopted

In 1985, On Another World, Tom Eplin debuted as Jake.

In 1987, Pianist Liberace (lih-ber-AHʹ-chee) died at his home in Palm Springs, California, of AIDS-related complications. He was 67.

In 1987, The 1986 movie “'Crocodile' Dundee” opened in movie theaters in France.

In 1987, The night of Liberaceʹs death, when “Nightline” host Ted Koppel wishes to have comments from another guest, Milton Berle suggests to Koppel, “Oh shut up.”

In 1987, The Sacramento Kings have the worst first quarter since the inception of the shot clock in 1954. The Kings set the NBA record with only four points in the opening quarter of a 128-92 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

In 1989, Kenneth C. "Jethro" Burns American country musician, comedian, and mandolin player died aged 68. He was better known by his stage name Jethro from his years with Henry D. Haynes as part of the comedic musical duo Homer and Jethro beginning in 1936.

In 1989, Old 8 x 10 the third album by Randy Travis was at #1 on the US Country chart. The album produced the singles "Honky Tonk Moon", "Deeper Than the Holler", "Is It Still Over", and "Promises". All of these except "Promises" reached #1 on the Hot Country Songs charts.

In 1989, R.C., “The Way You Love Me” by Karyn White peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The New Archies”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on NBC. Thank God. This version sucked donkeys!

In 1983, "The Entity" was released by 20th Century Fox; Sidney J. Furie (director); Frank De Felitta (screenplay); Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver, David Labiosa, George Coe, Margaret Blye, Jacqueline Brookes, Michael Alldredge, Alex Rocco, Allan Rich, Richard Brestoff, Raymond Singer, Natasha Ryan, Melanie Gaffin; Horror; Live action

In 1983, "Videodrome" was released by Universal Pictures; David Cronenberg (director/screenplay); James Woods, Deborah Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson, Jack Creley, Lynne Gorman, Julie Khaner, David Bolt, Reiner Schwarz, Lally Cadeau, King Cosmos, Kay Hawtrey, David Tsubouchi; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live action

In 1983, "Without a Trace" was released by 20th Century Fox; Stanley R. Jaffe (director); Beth Gutcheon (screenplay); Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes, Stockard Channing, Danny Corkill, Louise Stubbs, Keith McDermott, David Simon; Drama; Live action

In 1985, "The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission" was released by NBC / Warner Bros. Television Distribution / MGM/UA Television; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); Michael Kane (screenplay); Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Ken Wahl, Wolf Kahler, Richard Jaeckel, Sonny Landham, Larry Wilcox, Ricco Ross, Gavan O'Herlihy, Jay Benedict, Stephen Hattersley, Rolf Saxon, Bruce Boa, Don Fellows, Michael Sheard, Paul Herzberg, Jeff Harding, Sam Douglas, John Malcolm, W. Morgan Sheppard, Russell Sommers, Michael John Paliotti, Crispin Denys, Denis Holmes, Alan Barry; Action, War; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “(I Still Can't Get Over) Loving You” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Action” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Wanna Be Loved” by House Of Lords peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “If We Never Meet Again” by Tommy Conwell And The Young Rumblers peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Just One More Time” by Headpins peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Left To My Own Devices” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Running With The Night” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Way You Love Me” by Karyn White peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Think Of Laura” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “When I'm With You” by Sheriff peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “When The Children Cry” by White Lion peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Angel Of Harlem” by U2 peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Armageddon It” by Def Leppard peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Holding On” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues” by Elton John Featuring Stevie Wonder peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Kiss” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Tom Jones peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “American Dream” by Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Anchorage” by Michelle Shocked peaked at number 70 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Baby Can I Hold You?” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 27 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Blue Train” by Idle Eyes peaked at number 36 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Hopes Go Astray” by The Northern Pikes peaked at number 45 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Remember Holding You” by Boys Club peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Little Liar” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 59 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” by Annie Lennox And Al Green peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Silhouette” by Kenny G peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “(Feels Like) Heaven” by Fiction Factory peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “5 O'Clock World” by Julian Cope peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “A Night In New York” by Elbow Bones And The Racketeers peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “All The Myths On Sunday” by Diesel Park West peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Another Man” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Be My Twin” by Brother Beyond peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Big Area” by Then Jerico peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Break 4 Love” by Raze peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Clare” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Cuddly Toy (Feel For Me)” by Roachford peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Din Daa Daa” by George Kranz peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Don't Box Me In” by Stewart Copeland And Stanard Ridgway peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Dream Of The West” by Yip Yip Coyote peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Ebony Eyes” by Rick James peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Fisherman's Blues” by The Waterboys peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Grip '89 (Get A) Grip (On Yourself)” by The Stranglers peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Here Comes The Rain Again” by Eurythmics peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Hip House/I Can Dance” by DJ Fast Eddie peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Human Touch” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Can Do This” by Monie Love peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Independence Day” by Comsat Angels peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Nervous/Wap Bam Boogie” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “One Step Ahead” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Peace In Our Time” by Big Country peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Respect” by Adeva peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Sailing To America” by Saxon peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Secrets” by Fiat Lux peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Share The Night” by World Premiere peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Shooting From My Heart” by Big Bam Boo peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “That's The Way Love Is” by Ten City peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The Killing Moon” by Echo And The Bunnymen peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Promise” by When In Rome peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Tracie” by Level 42 peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “You Got It” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “As Long As You Follow” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “One Thing Leads To Another” by The Fixx peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Original Sin” by INXS peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Rock And Roll Music” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Teardrops” by Womack And Womack peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Waterfront” by Simple Minds peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, ✪ “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “2000 Miles” by The Pretenders peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “4 Ad” by Bauhaus peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “A Little Respect” by Erasure peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “As Long As You Follow” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Boom! There She Was” by Scritti Politti Featuring Roger peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Born To Be My Baby” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Bring Me Some Water” by Melissa Etheridge peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Burning Down The House” by Talking Heads peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Coming Back For More” by Jellybean Featuring Richard Darbyshire peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Ghost Town” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “In A Big Country” by Big Country peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “It's So High” by Matt Fretton peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Love / Hate Relationship” by Schnell Fenster peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Love Is A Battlefield” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Love Struck Baby” by Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Right By Your Side” by Eurythmics peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Clairvoyant” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Twist Of Fate” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Victims” by Culture Club peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Waterfront” by Simple Minds peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Ain't No Sunshine [The Eclipse Mix]” by Bill Withers peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Als je wint” by Brood en Vrienten peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Als ze me missen...” by Nico Haak peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “B-Boys Beware” by Two Sisters peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Doe ze thuis de hartelijke groeten” by De Deurzakkers peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Dolly The Doll” by Babe peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Evening Falls...” by Enya peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Far From Over” by Frank Stallone peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Fraction Too Much Friction” by Tim Finn peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Goodbye Farewell” by Anny Schilder peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Lang leve de lol” by Arie Ribbens peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Let's Break” by Master Genius peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Love Train” by Holly Johnson peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My Best Friend” by Loïs Lane peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Obsession” by Vanessa [NL] peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Pipes Of Peace” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Skin To Skin” by Harry Belafonte peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Tonight (Live)” by David Bowie Featuring Tina Turner peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “We gaan er tegen aan!” by De Deurzakkers peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Don't Forget To Dance” by The Kinks peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “First Time” by Robin Beck peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Jenseits von Eden” by Nino de Angelo peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Kiss” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Tom Jones peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Lunatic” by Gazebo peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Only For Love” by Limahl peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Turaluraluralu - ich mach BuBu was machst du” by Trio peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Twist In My Sobriety” by Tanita Tikaram peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Wee Rule” by Wee Papa Girl Rappers peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Mon mec à moi” by Patricia Kaas peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Never Trust A Stranger” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Secret Land” by Sandra peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Sentiment d'océan” by Gérard Blanc peaked at number 35 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Teardrops” by Womack And Womack peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers And Dolly Parton peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Nobody Told Me” by John Lennon peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Baby Don't Forget My Number” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Crime Of Passion” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Guardian Angel” by Masquerade peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” by Yes peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Reputation” by Bobby 'O' peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Tango Korrupti” by Rainhard Fendrich peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “That's All” by Genesis peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Turaluraluralu - ich mach BuBu was machst du” by Trio peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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