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In 1980, Kenny Rogers was at #1 on the country album charts with Greatest Hits, (the album reached #1 on both the Pop and Country charts in the US), and featured three singles that were not included on any of Rogers' studio albums: "Lady" (written and produced specifically for Rogers by Lionel Richie), "Love The World Away" (a top five country and top 20 pop hit that was featured on the soundtrack of the box-office smash Urban Cowboy) and "Long Arm of the Law". This was also Rogers' third #1 album of the year. (the other two being Kenny and Gideon).

In 1980, Lifeʹs a beach and the desperate houeswives of “Knots Landing” want to die thanks to the constant attacks from a motorcycle gang they tussled with at the shore.

In 1980, On The Edge of Night, April (Terry Davis) learned she was now a wealthy woman following Margo's funeral.

In 1980, Pink Floyd begins one of the more unusual coast-to-coast tours in rock history, playing the first of only 14 shows in Los Angeles. The only other city they would play would be New York. The stage, to promote the bandʹs latest album “The Wall,” features a 120 by 60 foot wall made of Styrofoam blocks, which gradually envelops the group as the show goes on.

In 1981, R.C., “Celebration” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Seven Bridges Road” by Eagles peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Woman” by John Lennon peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1983, Frank Parker debuted as Shawn Brady in Days of our Lives.

In 1983, On General Hospital, Robert (Tristan Rogers) and Holly's (Emma Samms) marriage of convenience (green card) began when they wed quickly in the mayor's office.

In 1983, On One Life to Live, Asa wed Delila Ralston, even though she had a major thing going for Asaʹs son, Bo. At the time, Bo mistakenly thought he was a Ralston, not a Buchanan, which would make them cousins.

In 1983, “Hello, I Must Be Going” album by Phil Collins was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, “Shout At The Devil” album by Motley Crue was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1985, On One Life to Live, just after Herb and Dorian got a divorce, the pair couldnʹt contain their passions and made love in an elevator.

In 1985, The high school comedy-drama “The Breakfast Club,” a Universal Pictures release, premiered in Los Angeles.

In 1985, The longest field goal in basketball history was scored by Bruce Morris of Marshall U. from far baseline (92 feet and 5.25 inches). His team won the Game 93-82.

In 1985, “New York, New York” became the official anthem of The Big Apple. The announcement was made by then New York mayor, Ed “Howʹm I Doin'?” Koch. Sinatra fans rejoiced at the honor.

In 1986, The Rolling Stones shoot a video for “Harlem Shuffle” in New York with animator Ralph Bakshi, using many extra dancers and part animation.

In 1986, Woody Allenʹs “Hannah And Her Sisters” starring himself, Mia Farrow, Michael Caine, Carrie Fisher, and Barbara Hershey opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Julia Louis-Dreyfus had a minor role.

In 1986, “Tuff Enuff” album by The Fabulous Thunderbirds was released

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Ann-Margaret”. Other Articles: Garry Shandling, Carol Burnett

In 1987, R.C., “I Knew You Were Waiting For Me” by George Michael and Aretha Franklin peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Jimmy Lee” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Ronnies Rap” by Ron and The D.C. Crew peaked at #93 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, The crew of the Stars and Stripes, skippered by Dennis Conner, brought the Americaʹs Cup back to the United States to the cheers of about 60,000 people in San Diego. (Stars and Stripes had defeated Australian defender Kookaburra III.)

In 1988, Angry / grieving father John Walsh begins hosting “Americaʹs most Wanted” on FOXʹs owned and operated affiliates (going national in April). Itʹs an instant success, having caught rapist/murderer David James Roberts, from the FBIʹs top ten most wanted list, via the showʹs original toll-free number (1-800-CRIME-88) within four days of its first airing.

In 1988, Heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson marries actress Robin Givens.

In 1988, Michael Jordan followed his NBA slam-dunk title with a Most Valuable Player performance in the All-Star Game. He scored 40 points as the East defeated the West 138-133.

In 1989, Randy Travis was at #1 on the US country album chart with his third album Old 8 x 10, which featured the three #1 country singles "Honky Tonk Moon", "Deeper Than the Holler", "Is It Still Over." The album earned Travis three American Music Awards for Favorite Country Male Artist, Favorite Country Album, and Favorite Country Single ("Deeper Than the Holler").

In 1989, “Spike” album by Elvis Costello was released

In 1986, "F/X" was released by Orion Pictures; Robert Mandel (director); Gregory Fleeman, Robert T. Megginson (screenplay); Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff DeYoung, Mason Adams, Jerry Orbach, Joe Grifasi, Trey Wilson, Tom Noonan, Josie de Guzman, M'el Dowd, Roscoe Orman, Martha Gehman, Angela Bassett; Action, Thriller; Live Action

In 1986, "Hannah and Her Sisters" was released by Orion Pictures; Woody Allen (director/screenplay); Woody Allen, Michael Caine, Mia Farrow, Carrie Fisher, Barbara Hershey, Lloyd Nolan, Maureen O'Sullivan, Daniel Stern, Max von Sydow, Dianne Wiest; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Cow Patti” by Jim Stafford peaked at number 102 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “Ronnie's Rapp” by Ron And The D.C. Crew peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Celebration” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Full Of Fire” by Shalamar peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jimmy Lee” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Killin' Time” by Fred Knoblock And Susan Anton peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Miss Sun” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Passion” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Seasons” by Charles Fox peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Seven Bridges Road” by The Eagles peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Wynken Blynken And Nod” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “C'est la vie” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Deep Inside My Heart” by Randy Meisner peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Fashion Victim” by Rough Trade peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hungry Heart” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Made It Through The Rain” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Never Knew Love Like This Before” by Stephanie Mills peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Best Man In The World” by Ann Wilson peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Tide Is High” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “C'est la vie” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Best Man In The World” by Ann Wilson peaked at number 87 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Shoplifters Of The World Unite” by The Smiths peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “A Little In Love” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Almaz” by Randy Crawford peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Blue Chair” by Costello Show peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)” by The Gap Band peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Chrsitina's World” by The Big Dish peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Cross That Bridge” by The Ward Brothers peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Ever Leave Me” by Jermaine Stewart peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Eldorado” by Drum Theatre peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Fade To Grey” by Visage peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hang Together” by Odyssey peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Head Gone Astray” by The Soup Dragons peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heart Of The Sun” by Red Box peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heartache” by Pepsi And Shirlie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heaven” by Two People peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by Aretha Franklin And George Michael peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “It's My Turn” by Diana Ross peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jackin'” by Home Wreckers peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” by The Georgia Satellites peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let Her Fall” by Then Jerico peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Magic Smile” by Rosie Vela peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Mysteries Of The World” by MFSB peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Elephant's Graveyard” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Freeze” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Thrown Away” by The Stranglers peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Trampoline” by Julian Cope peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Twilight Café” by Susan Fassbender peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Two Of Hearts” by Stacey Q peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “What's The Point” by We've Got A Fuzzbox And We're Gonna Use It peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Woman” by John Lennon peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Xerox” by Adam And The Ants peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You Know You Can Do It” by Central Line peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” by Wang Chung peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lady / Sweet Music Man” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Like Flames” by Berlin peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “One Step Ahead / In The Wars” by Split Enz peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Primitive Love Rites” by Mondo Rock peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Tunnel Of Love” by Dire Straits peaked at number 62 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Never Knew Love Like This Before” by Stephanie Mills peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “One Step Ahead” by Split Enz peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Thorn In My Side” by Eurythmics peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “What's In A Kiss” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Oughta Be In Love” by Dave Dobbyn peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Laughing Version)” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Candy Love” by Lili And Susie peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “De rol van de behanger / Lied voor vrijgezellen” by André van Duin / Ome Joop peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Dreamer (Live Version)” by Supertramp peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Flip Fluitketel / Er staat een paard in de gang” by André van Duin peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Gotta Have More Love” by Climax Blues Band peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hou doe” by Sandy [NL] peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Believe In You” by Don Williams peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Hope I Never” by Split Enz peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “If You Feel The Funk” by LaToya Jackson peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Keine Sterne in Athen (3-4-5 x in 1 Monat)” by Stephan Remmler peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Latin America” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Mixed Up World” by Timex Social Club peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Net as gisteren” by Normaal peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town)” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “San Salvador” by Azoto peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Stop (Give It Up)” by Paul Rein peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Rain” by Oran "Juice" Jones peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Why Can't This Be Love” by Van Halen peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Why Worry?” by Nana Mouskouri peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Always The Sun” by The Stranglers peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “C'est la ouate” by Caroline Loeb peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “On The Beach” by Chris Rea peaked at number 48 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Celebration Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven peaked at number 28 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “C'est la vie” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Celebration” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Need A Gun” by Billy Idol peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Felicidad (Margherita)” by Boney M. peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Keine Sterne in Athen (3-4-5 x in 1 Monat)” by Stephan Remmler peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Lady Of Ice” by Fancy peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Land Of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “So Cold The Night” by The Communards peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Rain” by Oran "Juice" Jones peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Über sieben Brücken mußt du gehn” by Peter Maffay peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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