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In 1980, Lou Reed marries Sylvia Morales in New York Cityʹs Greenwich Village.
In 1980, U.S. launches Solar Maximum Mission Observatory to study solar flares.
In 1980, “West Side Story” opens at Minskoff Theater New York City for 341 performances.
In 1981, Billy Idol (William Broad) left the London punk group Generation X for a solo career. The groupʹs co-founder, Tony James, later formed Sigue Sigue Sputnik.
In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of WKRP in Cincinnatti”. Other Articles: Dynasty, Dean Butler
In 1981, R.C., “Flashʹs Theme aka Flash” by Queen peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart. The “Flash” got flushed by the other 41 hits above.
In 1981, R.C., “Hey Nineteen” by Steely Dan peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart. It was from their “Gaucho” LP.
In 1983, Barrett Hansen married Sue
In 1984, 6-year-old Stormie Jones became the worldʹs first heart-liver transplant recipient when the surgery was performed at Childrenʹs Hospital of Pittsburgh (she lived until November 1990).
In 1984, After a whopping five-day engagement, Elton John marries a sound engineer from his “Too Low For Zero” album, Renate Blauel (occasionally reported as “Blauer.”) The blessed(?) event takes place in an Anglican church in a suburb of Sydney, Australia. Friends who suggest heʹs marrying her as “a cover, not a lover” may be right: during their marriage, the two seldom live together, and they finally divorce in 1988, with Blauel reportedly receiving a 45-million-dollar settlement, with John to this day still paying her 5,000 pounds a month alimony, even though he has not seen her in more than a decade.
In 1984, On All My Children, Greg Nelson (Laurence Lau) and Jenny Gardner (Kim Delaney) were married.
In 1984, Rod Stewart and Olivia Newton-John attend Elton Johnʹs Sydney, Australia, wedding to Renata Blauel (the marriage lasts less than five years).
In 1985, On Another World, Donna Love (Anna Stuart) was frustrated being broke, saying to her brother, Peter: "It's been a whole week. I don't know how people do it without domestic help." Meanwhile, Marley Love (Ellen Wheeler) walked in on a shirtless Jake McKinnon (Tom Eplin) while looking for her boyfriend, Jake's cousin, Ben.
In 1986, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar surpassed Elvin Hayesʹ career total of 50,000 minutes during the Los Angeles Lakersʹ 141-117 win over Atlanta, becoming the NBAʹs all-time leader in that category.
In 1986, Musician Frank Zappa appeared on the TV crime series “Miami Vice,” playing a crime boss named “Mr. Frankie.”
In 1986, On All My Children, Tad married Hillary.
In 1986, On Days of Our Lives, Mickey and Maggie had a double wedding with Pete and Melissa.
In 1986, Wayne Gretzky gets seven assists for the third time in his career as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Quebec Nordiques 8-2. Gretzky doesnʹt score a goal for a career-high ninth straight game, but ties his NHL record with the seven assists.
In 1987, A crowd of 52,745, at the time the largest in NBA history, turned out at the Pontiac Silverdome to watch the Pistons beat Philadelphia 125-107. The mark lasted less than a year, with the Pistons breaking it at the Silverdome once again, drawing 61,983 for a game against Boston on January 29, 1988.
In 1987, K.M.E.T. Is “Waved” Out in Los Angeles after 23 rock ʹn roll years by a new age version of elevator music (zzzzzz…).
In 1987, R.C., “Change Of Heart” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number three on the pop singles chart. Backup vocals were provided by The Bangles.
In 1987, R.C., “Livin' On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. The New Jerseyʹs hometown favoritesʹ hit was from their album “Slippery When Wet” which went to number one for eight weeks and sold over nine million copies.
In 1987, R.C., “Stay The Night” by Benjamin Orr peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Stop To Love” by Luther Vandross peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Touch Me (I Want Your Body)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Weʹre Ready” by Boston peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, Iranʹs Ayatollah Khomeini ordered an author hunted down and killed for a book he wrote. Salman Rushdie wrote “The Satanic Verses”…a novel lampooning Mohammed. Rushdie once said — “Literature is the one place in any society where, within the secrecy of our own heads, we can hear voices talking about everything in every possible way.”
In 1989, Soap acrtress Jaclyn Zeman and Glenn Gorden wed.
In 1989, “Forever Your Girl” album by Paula Abdul was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1989, “Three Feet High And Rising” album by De La Soul was released
In 1986, "The Adventures of the American Rabbit" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation / Clubhouse Pictures / Toei Animation; Fred Wolf, Nobutaka Nishizawa (directors); Norman Lenzer (screenplay); Barry Gordon, Laurie O'Brien, Bob Arbogast, Kenneth Mars, Pat Fraley, Russi Taylor, Bob Holt, Lorenzo Music, Hal Smith, Fred Wolf, Norm Lenzer, John Mayer, Lew Horn, Maitzi Morgan; Children, Superhero; Animation
In 1986, "The Delta Force" was released by Cannon Films / Golan-Globus; Menahem Golan (director/screenplay); James Bruner (screenplay); Chuck Norris, Lee Marvin, Martin Balsam, Joey Bishop, Kim Delaney, Robert Forster, Lainie Kazan, George Kennedy, Hanna Schygulla, Susan Strasberg, Bo Svenson, Robert Vaughn, Shelley Winters, Steve James, Shaike Ophir, Liam Neeson, Mykelti Williamson, Uri Gavriel, Chelli Goldenberg, Charles Floye, Howard Jackson, William Wallace, Jerry Weinstock, David Menahem, Avi Loziah, Adiv Gahshan, Jerry Lazarus, Natalie Roth; Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1986, "Knights of the City" was released by New World Pictures; Dominic Orlando (director); Leon Isaac Kennedy (screenplay); Leon Isaac Kennedy, Nicholas Campbell, John Mengatti, Janine Turner, Stoney Jackson, Floyd Levine, Michael Ansara; Action, Adventure; Live Action
In 1986, "Quicksilver" was released by Columbia Pictures; Thomas Michael Donnelly (director/screenplay); Kevin Bacon, Jami Gertz, Paul Rodriguez, Rudy Ramos, Andrew Smith, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Larry Fishburne, Louie Anderson, Charles McCaughan, David Harris, Whitney Kershaw, Joshua Shelley, Georgann Johnson; Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "TerrorVision" was released by Empire Pictures; Ted Nicolaou (director/screenplay); Charles Band (screenplay); Diane Franklin, Gerrit Graham, Mary Woronov, Chad Allen, Jonathan Gries, Jennifer Richards, Alejandro Rey, Bert Remsen, Frank Welker, Randi Brooks, Ian Patrick Williams, Sonny Carl Davis, William Paulson, John Leamer; Horror, Comedy; Live Action
In 1986, "Turtle Diary" was released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company; John Irvin (director); Harold Pinter (screenplay); Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Richard Johnson, Michael Gambon, Jeroen Krabbé, Rosemary Leach, Eleanor Bron, Harriet Walter, Nigel Hawthorne, Michael Aldridge, Peter Capaldi, Harold Pinter, Bryan Pringle; Comedy, Drama, Romance; Live Action
In 1986, "Wildcats" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Michael Ritchie (director); Ezra Sacks (screenplay); Goldie Hawn, James Keach, Swoosie Kurtz, Robyn Lively, Brandy Gold, Jan Hooks, Bruce McGill, Nipsey Russell, Mykelti Williamson, Tab Thacker, Wesley Snipes, Nick Corri, Woody Harrelson, M. Emmet Walsh, LL Cool J, George Wyner, Ann Doran, Gloria Stuart, Willie J. Walton, Rodney Hill; Comedy, Sports; Live Action
In 1988, "The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission" was released by NBC / MGM Television / RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana / Jadran Film; Lee H. Katzin (director); Mark Rodgers (screenplay); Telly Savalas, Ernest Borgnine, Jeff Conaway, Hunt Block, Matthew Burton, Alex Cord, Erik Estrada, Ernie Hudson, Heather Thomas, James Carroll Jordan, Natalia Nogulich, Ray Mancini, John Matuszak, Anthony Valentine, Richard Yniguez, Derek Hoxby, Branko Blače, Robert Bobinac, Budimar Sobat, Ray Armstrong, Ivo Krištof, Slavko Juraga; Action, Adventure, War; Live Action
In 1987, “All I Want” by Howard Jones peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Big Mistake” by Peter Cetera peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Caught Up In The Rapture” by Anita Baker peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Change Of Heart (original 1986 recording)” by Cyndi Lauper Featuring The Bangles peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Deep River Woman” by Lionel Richie And Alabama peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dreamer” by The Association peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fly Away” by Peter Allen peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Heartbreak Hotel” by The Jacksons peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hey Nineteen” by Steely Dan peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Don't Want To Know Your Name” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Livin' On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Make It Mean Something” by Rob Jungklas peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nobody's Fool” by Cinderella peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stay The Night” by Benjamin Orr peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stop To Love” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Touch Me (I Want Your Body)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Watching You” by Slave peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We're Ready” by Boston peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Without Your Love” by Toto peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Big Mistake” by Peter Cetera peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Control” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Graceland” by Paul Simon peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Need Your Lovin'” by The Human League peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “In My Room” by Billy Thorpe peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jimmy Lee” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Land Of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Looking For Clues” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Passion” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shake You Down” by Gregory Abbott peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Tell It Like It Is” by Heart peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “This Is The Time” by Billy Joel peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Turn And Walk Away” by The Babys peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We're Ready” by Boston peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Without Your Love” by Toto peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You're What I Look For” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Big Mistake” by Peter Cetera peaked at number 91 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Control” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Graceland” by Paul Simon peaked at number 70 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Need Your Lovin'” by The Human League peaked at number 67 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jimmy Lee” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 64 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Land Of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shake You Down” by Gregory Abbott peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “This Is The Time” by Billy Joel peaked at number 26 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We're Ready” by Boston peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Without Your Love” by Toto peaked at number 77 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You're What I Look For” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “You Be Illin'” by Run-D.M.C. peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Action” by Pearly Gates peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Down To Earth” by Curiosity Killed The Cat peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Fire” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Gigolo” by The Damned peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Love My Radio (Midnight Radio)” by Taffy peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “It Doesn't Have To Be This Way” by The Blow Monkeys peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just When I Needed You Most” by Barbara Jones peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Kids On The Street” by Angelic Upstarts peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Melancholy Rose” by Marc Almond peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Mutually Assured Destruction” by Gillan peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Once Bitten Twice Shy” by Vesta Williams peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Bed's Too Big Without You” by Sheila Hylton peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Meeting Place” by XTC peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Music Of The Night / Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” by Michael Crawford And Sarah Brightman peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Vienna” by Ultravox peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Why Does A Man Have To Be Strong” by Paul Young peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Am I That Easy To Forget / Crazy Arms” by Orion peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Cry For Love” by Iggy Pop peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “How Long / There They Are” by Lipps, Inc. peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Believe In You / It Only Rains On Me” by Don Williams peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Think It's Going To Rain Today / My Way Of Thinking” by UB40 peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love X Love / Love Dance” by George Benson peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Please Don't Ask Me / I Never Did Get Through” by John Farnham peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Rooms For The Memory” by Michael Hutchence peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sequel / I Finally Found It Sandy” by Harry Chapin peaked at number 62 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shelter” by Lone Justice peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sugar Free” by Wa Wa Nee peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Theme From 'Caddyshack' (I'm Alright) / Lead The Way” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 53 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “This Time / Don't Misunderstand Me” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Welcome To The Boomtown” by David And David peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “What's In A Kiss / Down, Down, Down” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “When You Ask About Love / You've Made A Fool Of Me” by Matchbox peaked at number 55 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Who Were You Thinking Of / Arizona Highways (Instrumental)” by Hilka And The Doolittle Band peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Could I Have This Dance” by Anne Murray peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Cry Wolf” by a-ha peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Every Woman In The World” by Air Supply peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime” by The Korgis peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Good Music” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hungry Heart” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let's Kiss” by Models [AU] peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love Will Conquer All” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Miss Sun” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Tide Is High” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We Love You” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “A Little In Love” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Candy” by Cameo peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Electrica Salsa (Baba Baba)” by Off peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fade To Grey” by Visage peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fred Astaire (Just A Summer Love Affair)” by The Mo [NL] peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Geef ons de sleutel maar” by De Deurzakkers peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “If You Could Read My Mind” by Viola Wills peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Jongen, ik maak me zorgen” by Hepie And Hepie peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Like Flames” by Berlin peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Party Time (medley)” by Members Only peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Runaround Sue” by Racey peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Shake It Up (Do The Boogaloo)” by Rod peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Talk It Over” by Frizzle Sizzle peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Boy In The Bubble” by Paul Simon peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Zonder jou” by Rob de Nijs peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Caravan Of Love” by The Housemartins peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “In The Night” by Delegation peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Johnny And Mary” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Land Of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Martin Eden” by Bill Hughes peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Mörkret faller på” by Hansa Band peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Som stormen river öppet hav” by Susanne Alfvengren And Mikael Rickfors peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ye-si-ca” by Secret Service peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “More Than I Can Say” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Some Broken Hearts Never Mend” by Telly Savalas peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Where Did Your Heart Go?” by Wham! peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Je dois m'en aller” by Niagara peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sometimes” by Erasure peaked at number 39 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Miracle Of Love” by Eurythmics peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town)” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Each Time You Break My Heart” by Nick Kamen peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ma quale idea” by Pino D'Angio' peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Now That You're Gone” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Over The Hills And Far Away” by Gary Moore peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shake You Down” by Gregory Abbott peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Some Broken Hearts Never Mend” by Telly Savalas peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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