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The 80's Datebook for February 16

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In 1980, Irate motorists outside Lyons, France, unwittingly converge to create the worldʹs longest traffic jam, stretching an unbelievably frustrating 109.3 miles towards Paris.

In 1980, Nine p.m./ET “B.J. and the Bear” (NBC): A motorcycle gang invades Bishop County to recover an impounded cycle, led by a biker whoʹs also intent on reclaiming his girlfriend. B.J.: Greg Evigan. (60 min.)

In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Barnaby Jones: Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether”. Other Articles: Norman Fell, The Honeymooners

In 1980, R.C., “Coward Of The County” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “Fool In The Rain” by Led Zeppelin peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart. Itʹs from the LP “In Through The Out Door.”

In 1980, R.C., “I Canʹt Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” by Bonnie Pointer peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guest: GARY NUMAN (“CARS”)

In 1981, On General Hospital, Heather Webber (Robin Mattson) snuck out of the sanitarium with plans for killing Diana Taylor after stealing a nurse's car.

In 1982, On Flamingo Road, Sheriff Titus Semple (Howard Duff) announced his suspect in the Clarion bombing at Lane (Cristina Raines) and Sam's (John Beck)) lavish wedding and framed Elmo for the explosion. Meanwhile, Skipper (Woody Brown) learned that his vision loss might be permanent.

In 1984, The film, “Mickeyʹs Christmas Carol” is nominated for an Academy Award (Short Film, Animated).

In 1985, On “Saturday Night Live,” Fernando leaves his “Hideaway” for Radio City Music Hallʹs “Night of 100 Stars,” where he notes that Teri Garr looks mahvelous, even if she does have some hair on her outfit and “it looks like Lorne Greene has been rolling around on your body there for a while.”

In 1985, R.C., “Foolish Heart” by Steve Perry peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Method Of Modern Love” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Neutron Dance” by Pointer Sisters peaked at number six on the pop singles chart. The Del Rubio Triplets covered that song in their own fine way.

In 1985, R.C., “Ooh Ooh Song” by Pat Benetar peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Tenderness” by General Public peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini lost the World Boxing Association lightweight championship crown to Livingston Bramble. Mancini had been trying to regain the title, but ended up fighting for the last time on this night. The fighter retired in August, 1985.

In 1985, Theo “Kojak” returns to the television beat to solve “The Belarus File.” The TV movie rebirth on CBS has star Telly Savalas and ambitious State Department attorney Suzanne Pleshette investigating the murders of former Nazi guard immigrants by concentration campsurvivor Max Von Sydow.

In 1986, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson star in the NBC-TV movie “The Last Days Of Frank and Jesse James.” The cast also includes Ed Bruce, David Allan Coe and June Carter Cash.

In 1988, On All My Children, Erica Kane married husband number six, Travis Montgomery

In 1989, Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden seperate after 16 years of marriage. Jane would marry cable baron Ted Turner.

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “Bad Times” by Tavares peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Careless Whisper” by George Michael peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Do That To Me One More Time” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Fool In The Rain” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Foolish Heart” by Steve Perry peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Goodnight My Love” by Mike Pinera peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Holyanna” by Toto peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” by Bonnie Pointer peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Don't Want To Be Lonely” by Dana Valery peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Like To Rock” by April Wine peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “If I Had A Rocket Launcher” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Method Of Modern Love” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “One Foot Back In Your Door” by Roman Holiday peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Ooh Ooh Song” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Peanut Butter” by Twennynine peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Tenderness” by General Public peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Tragedy” by John Hunter peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Do It Again” by The Kinks peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Don't Want To Talk About It” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Mistake No. 3” by Culture Club peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Please Don't Go” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Power Of Love” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Third Time Lucky (First Time I Was A Fool)” by Foghat peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “This Is It” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “This Is My Night” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “We Don't Talk Anymore” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Captain Beaky” by Keith Michell, Captain Beaky And His Band peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “A Hold Of Me” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “All I Am (Is Loving You)” by The Bluebells peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Badman” by Cockney Rejects peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Breakfast” by The Associates peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Coward Of The County” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Dancing In The Dark” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Do You Really (Want My Love?)” by Junior peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Drop The Bomb” by Trouble Funk peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Heart User” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Hearts On Fire” by Sam Harris peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Here I Come” by Barrington Levy peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Didn't Mean It All” by Village People peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Hear You Now” by Jon And Vangelis peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “It's It's... The Sweet Mix” by The Sweet peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Love Ain't No Stranger” by Whitesnake peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Loverboy” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Make No Mistake, He's Mine” by Barbra Streisand And Kim Carnes peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Maybe Tomorrow” by The Chords peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Mutants In Mega City One” by Fink Brothers peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Operator” by Floy Joy peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag” by Silent Underdog peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Personality” by Eugene Wilde peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Red Frame White Light” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Right In The Socket” by Shalamar peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Save Me” by Queen peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sex Over The Phone” by Village People peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sign Of The Times” by Grandmaster Flash peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Slipaway” by Les Enfants peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Solid” by Ashford And Simpson peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Someone's Looking At You” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Old Man Down The Road” by John Fogerty peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Theme From 'The Falcon And The Snowman' (This Is Not America)” by David Bowie And The Pat Metheny Group peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “This House” by Big Sound Authority peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Three Minute Hero” by The Selecter peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Toulouse” by Latin Quarter peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Underpass” by John Foxx peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Wake Up” by XTC peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Belong” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “We Got The Groove” by The Players Association peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Bobby And The Space Invaders / Runaway” by Dennis D. Wilson peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “C'mon Aussie C'mon (The New Era) / World Series Cup / Have A Go” by The Mojo Singers peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Blame It On The Boogie / Do What You Wanna” by The Jacksons peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Common Ground” by Goanna peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Escape (The Piña Colada Song) / Drop It” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Had A Dream (Sleeping With The Enemy)” by Roger Hodgson peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Want You Tonight / Family Man” by Pablo Cruise peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I'm an Aussie, Yes I Am / Disco Muncho” by Salvador Smith peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “It Ain't Enough” by Corey Hart peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Love Will Find A Way / Spot The Ridge” by The Reels peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Moonlight And Muzak / Woman Make Man” by M peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Please Don't Go / I Betcha Didn't Know That” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Stay With Me Till Dawn / New Friends Again” by Judie Tzuke peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Stranger In Town” by Toto peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Belle Of St. Mark” by Sheila E. peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Belong” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Catch My Fall” by Billy Idol peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Coward Of The County” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Girls Talk” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Love Men” by Eartha Kitt peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Want You Tonight” by Pablo Cruise peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Jane” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Like A Virgin” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Money Changes Everything” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Strut” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Belle Of St. Mark” by Sheila E. peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Valotte” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “Babe” by Styx peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Bloemetjesgordijn” by Wim Kersten And De Viltjes peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Do What You Do” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey Featuring Phil Collins peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Feelin' Lonely” by Massada peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Got To Love Somebody” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Het grote reclamelied” by Frans Peters en het Sterrenteam peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Hot Shot” by Herman Brood And His Wild Romance peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Let It All Blow” by The Dazz Band peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Mien va en mien moe en oons zwientie” by Het Börker Trio peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Moonlight And Muzak” by M peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Rain, Snow And Ice” by Snoopy peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Someone's Looking At You” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “This Is My Night” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “When The Snow Falls” by Ten Sharp peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You're The Inspiration” by Chicago peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪ “Woodpeckers From Space” by Video Kids peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Der Sound von dein Stern” by Manfred Holub peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Hello Again” by The Cars peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Have A Dream” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “If I Say Stop, Then Stop!” by Georgie Red peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Power Of Love” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Tonight” by David Bowie Featuring Tina Turner peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Belong” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Weil i immer no an Engerl glaub” by Nicki peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid peaked at number 34 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Like A Virgin” by Madonna peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Pandi-panda” by Chantal Goya peaked at number 43 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Power Of Love” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Give Me Time” by Trond Granlund peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Should Have Known Better” by Jim Diamond peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1980, “She's In Love With You” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sussudio” by Phil Collins peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Body Rock” by Maria Vidal peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Buona domenica” by Antonello Venditti peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Locomotion” by The Ritz peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Nackt im Wind” by Band für Afrika peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sea Of Love” by The Honeydrippers peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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