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The 80's Datebook for February 11

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In 1980, On The Edge of Night, Miles (Joel Crothers) attacked Derek (Dennis Parker).

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, Though seen on his morning show, “Viewer Mail” makes its official debut on “Late Night with David Letterman.”

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 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, 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 1985, Prince won best solo artist at the fourth annual BRIT Awards in London.

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 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 1988, “The Charmings”, TV Comedy, last aired on ABC.

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 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 1982, "One from the Heart" was released by Columbia Pictures / Zoetrope Studios; Francis Ford Coppola (director/screenplay); Armyan Bernstein (screenplay); Frederic Forrest, Teri Garr, Raúl Juliá, Nastassja Kinski, Lainie Kazan, Harry Dean Stanton, Allen Garfield, Rebecca de Mornay, Carmine Coppola, Italia Coppola; Musical; 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

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Across The Miles” by Survivor peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

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.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Born To Be My Baby” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 2 on the Canada 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.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “(Believed You Were) Lucky” by 'Til Tuesday peaked at number 87 on the Alt-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.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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 1984, ✪✪ “Radio Ga-Ga” by Queen peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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, 🎄 “2000 Miles” by The Pretenders peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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, 🎃🤣 “Thriller” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 6 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.

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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