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In 1982, ABC-TVʹs presentation of “The Winds of War” concluded on this night. The 18-hour mini-series cost $40 million to produce and was the most-watched television program in history at the time — topping another ABC presentation, Alex Haleyʹs “Roots”. An audience estimated to be 140 million people watched one or more nights of the program. Over at NBC, meanwhile, Tom Snyder and Rona Barrett were having a verbal battle coast-to-coast before Tomorrow was canceled from NBC, known as “The War of Winds!”
In 1982, According to The Tonight Show, Doctor Jarvik invented the first artifical heart. The reason: Republicans felt left out.
In 1982, For the first time in NHL history, referee Kerry Fraser awards penalty shots in the same period. Vancouverʹs Thomas Gradin and Ivan Hlinka each score against Red Wings goalie Gilles Gilbert in the third period of a 4-4 tie at Detroitʹs Joe Louis Arena.
In 1982, Though seen on his morning show, “Viewer Mail” makes its official debut on “Late Night with David Letterman.”
In 1983, On General Hospital, Susan Moore was murdered in her bedroom as she was preparing for her meeting with the Quartermaines whom she was blackmailing. Suspects were Scotty, Heather, Alan, Monica, and Edward. The true assailant turned out to be Crane Tolliver, Lila's first husband who had teamed up with Susan to blackmail the Q's with info that Crane and Lila were never legally divorced before she married Edward! (Crane thought Susan would double-cross him.)
In 1983, “Weird Al” Yankovic recorded “Ricky” and “Buckingham Blues” for his debut LP.
In 1984, R.C., “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)” by Quiet Riot peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Joanna” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Middle Of The Road” by Pretenders peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart. It was a track off their platinum album “Learning to Crawl.”
In 1984, R.C., “Pink Houses” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart. It came from his top-10 album, “Uh-Huh.” And it had a pretty cool video too!!
In 1984, R.C., “Send Me An Angel” by Real Life peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “So Bad” by Paul McCartney peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Thatʹs All!” by Genesis peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “The Dream (Hold On To Your Dream)” by Irene Cara peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, The Michael Jackson single “Thriller” debuts at number 20 on Billboardʹs Hot 100. It is the highest debuting song of the 1980s, but fails to reach number one, topping out at number four.
In 1985, Prince won best solo artist at the fourth annual BRIT Awards in London.
In 1985, The Firmʹs debut album was released, featuring Jimmy Page on guitar and lead vocals by Paul Rodgers, formerly of Bad Company.
In 1985, “Beverly Hills Cop” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1986, Culture Club lead singer Boy George guest-stars on an episode of “The A-Team.” Boy plays a singer mistakenly booked into a country dance hall.
In 1986, On Santa Barbara, Mason (Lane Davies) gave Mary (Harley Kozak) a horse on her birthday.
In 1986, “Superbowl Shuffle” single by the Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1988, Wayne Gretzky gets his NHL-record ninth 100-point season. Gretzky scores a goal and has two assists in the Edmonton Oilersʹ 7-2 victory at Vancouver to give him 101 points, He passes Marcel Dionne, who had eight seasons.
In 1988, “The Charmings”, TV Comedy, last aired on ABC.
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “J.R. on the Couch”. Other Articles: Alyssa Milano, Midnight Caller
In 1989, R.C., “All This Time” by Tiffany peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Angel Of Harlem” by U2 peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart. It was a track from their concert/documentary LP “Rattle and Hum” which went to number one for six weeks.
In 1989, R.C., “I Wanna Have Some Fun” by Samantha Fox peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Itʹs No Secret” by Kylie Minogue peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, "My Bloody Valentine" was released by Paramount Pictures / Canadian Film Development Corporation / Secret Film Company; George Mihalka (director); John Beaird (screenplay); Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier, Neil Affleck, Don Francks, Cynthia Dale, Alf Humphreys, Keith Knight, Patricia Hamilton, Terry Waterland, Thomas Kovacs, Helene Udy, Rob Stein, Gina Dick, Larry Reynolds, Jim Murchison, Carl Marotte, Jack Van Evera, Peter Cowper; Slasher; Live Action
In 1981, "Sphinx" was released by Orion Pictures / Warner Bros.; Franklin J. Schaffner (director); John Byrum (screenplay); Lesley-Anne Down, Frank Langella, Maurice Ronet, John Gielgud, Vic Tablian, Martin Benson, John Rhys-Davies, Nadim Sawalha, Tutte Lemkow, Saeed Jaffrey, Eileen Way, William Hootkins, James Cossins, Victoria Tennant, Behrouz Vossoughi; Adventure; Live Action
In 1983, "Let's Spend the Night Together" was released by Northstar Media; Hal Ashby (director); Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman; Documentary; Live action
In 1989, “All This Time” by Tiffany peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Angel Of Harlem” by U2 peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)” by Quiet Riot peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Give Me The Keys (And I'll Drive You Crazy)” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Wanna Have Some Fun” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's No Secret” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Joanna” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Middle Of The Road” by The Pretenders peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Pink Houses” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “She's Trouble” by Musical Youth peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “So Bad” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “That's All” by Genesis peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Dream (Hold On To Your Dream)” by Irene Cara peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Great Commandment” by Camouflage peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Freak-A-Zoid” by Midnight Star peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Just One More Time” by Headpins peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Read 'Em And Weep” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Ready To Make Up” by Toronto peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Talking In Your Sleep” by The Romantics peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Under Your Spell” by Candi peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Back On Holiday” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 33 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ghost Town” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “If We Hold On Together” by Diana Ross peaked at number 59 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Like The Way I Do” by Melissa Etheridge peaked at number 39 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Marathon” by Rush peaked at number 98 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wild World” by Maxi Priest peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “All This Time” by Tiffany peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Another Lonely Night In New York” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “As Always” by Farley Presents Ricky Dillard peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Knock It” by Bobby Nunn peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Haunting Me” by V Capri peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “How Come It Never Rains” by Dogs D'Amour peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Illegal Alien” by Genesis peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's Only Love” by Simply Red peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Train” by Holly Johnson peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Mean Woman Blues” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Middle Of The Road” by The Pretenders peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “My Love Is Magic” by Bas Noir peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “New Moon On Monday” by Duran Duran peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “No Stone Unturned” by The Truth peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Punch And Judy” by Marillion peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Real Emotion” by Reid peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Rock You Like A Hurricane” by Scorpions peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Runaway Girl/It's All Right” by Sterling Void peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Scandalous” by 2 Puerto Ricans: A Blackman And A Dominican peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Won't Talk To Me” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sixteen” by Musical Youth peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Spice Of Life” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Last Of The Famous International Playboys” by Morrissey peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Lover In Me” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wait!” by Robert Howard And Kym Mazelle peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Angel Of Harlem” by U2 peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Born To Be My Baby” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Come Said The Boy” by Mondo Rock peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Cum On Feel The Noize” by Quiet Riot peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dancing With Myself” by Billy Idol With Generation X peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Favorite Waste Of Time” by Bette Midler peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Let's Put The X In Sex” by KISS peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Missing You” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” by Yes peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “An Innocent Man” by Billy Joel peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Cum On Feel The Noize” by Quiet Riot peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I'm Your Pusher” by Ice-T peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Orinoco Flow” by Enya peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Say It Isn't So” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Shake For The Sheik” by The Escape Club peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Two Hearts” by Phil Collins peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” by Judson Spence peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪ “Radio Ga-Ga” by Queen peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪ “White Lines (Don't Do It)” by Melle Mel And The Furious Five peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “'n Klap op m'n kontje” by Ria Valk peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love)” by Shakin' Stevens And Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Allemaal deuken” by De Leidse Sleutelgaten peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “De polonaise” by Arie Ribbens peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Heart And Soul” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Here Comes The Rain Again” by Eurythmics peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ik doe 't nooit meer” by De Alpenzusjes peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Loco In Acapulco” by The Four Tops peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Macho” by Doe Maar peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Polonaise Hollandaise” by Johnny Camaro peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Shoo Be Doo Da Dabba Doobee” by Imagination peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sjaan, je moet vanavond maar niet wachten” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sugar Sugar Baby” by Highway peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wat ruist er door het struikgewas” by Franky Boy peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Zwart wit” by Frank Boeijen Groep peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Crime Of Passion” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “It's So Nice To Be Rich” by Agnetha Fältskog peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Never Never” by The Assembly peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Nobody Told Me” by John Lennon peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Look” by Roxette peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You Got It” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Maxou” by Vanessa Paradis peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Pour toi Arménie” by Pour Toi Arménie peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Intuition” by TNT peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Never Never” by The Assembly peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” by Yes peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You Got It” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Good Life” by Inner City peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “In The Air Tonight” by Air Project peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Jack To The Sound Of The Underground” by Hithouse peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let The Music Play” by Shannon peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Marie” by Relax peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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