In 1981, The number one Billboard Pop Hit was “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton; the single was the title (thatʹs TI-tle, readers?) song to the film, which starred Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. The hit song stayed at number one for a week, gave way to Eddie Rabbittʹs “I Love a Rainy Night” and bounced back two weeks later for another week at number one.
In 1981, The space shuttle Columbia cleared the final major hurdle to its maiden launch as the spacecraft fired its three engines in a 20-second test.
In 1982, R.C., “Abacab” by Genesis peaked at #26 on the pop singles charts; the band got the for the song from the chord progression of the tune — A-B-A-C-A-B.
In 1982, R.C., “Letʹs Get It Up” by AC/DC peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Love Is Like A Rock” by Donnie Iris peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Superstars”, TV Sports; last aired on ABC.
In 1984, Public TV broadcasted Shakespeareʹs “A Comedy of Errors” starring Roger Daltrey.
In 1984, “ABC News Nightline” shrunk back to 30 minutes after spending a year as a 60-minute version.
In 1985, After defending his WBC flyweight championship/Sot Chitaladaʹs check for $104,000 was stolen by a ringside pickpocket.
In 1985, Clarence Nash, the voice of Donald Duck for over 50 years, dies of leukemia.
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Lionel (Nicolas Coster) was released from jail after Peter's "confession" was found. Augusta (Louise Sorel) tried to figure out who the Contessa Armonti was and how she knew Lionel.
In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic records his unreleased 1981 song “Yoda” for the “Dare To Be Stupid” LP.
In 1987, On Another World, Vince McKinnon (Robert Hogan) fell through the ice while chasing Bernie Gladstone (Ron Sibert) over a frozen lake.
In 1988, R.C., “Hot Thing” by Prince peaked at #63 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “I Should Be So Lucky” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.
In 1988, R.C., “Itʹs The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” by R.E.M. peaked at #69 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Never Can Say Goodbye” by Communards peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, "Death Wish II" was released by Filmways Pictures / American-European Productions / Golan-Globus Productions / Landers-Roberts Productions / City Films; Michael Winner (director); David Engelbach (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Vincent Gardenia, J.D. Cannon, Anthony Franciosa, Robin Sherwood, Charles Cyphers, Ben Frank, Paul Comi, Michael Prince, Thomas F. Duffy, Larry Fishburne, Kevyn Major Howard, Stuart K. Robinson, E. Lamont Johnson, Silvana Gallardo, Robert F. Lyons, Frank Campanella, Don Dubbins, Buck Young, Jim Begg, Melody Santangello; Vigilante, Action; Live Action
In 1983, "Betrayal" was released by 20th Century Fox; David Jones (director); Harold Pinter (screenplay); Jeremy Irons, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Hodge, Avril Elgar; Drama; Live action
In 1985, "Brazil" was first seen in some movie theaters in France, the U.K. on Feb. 22 1985 and in the U.S.A. on Dec. 18 1985
In 1987, "Death Before Dishonor" was released by New World Pictures; Terry Leonard (director); John Gatliff (screenplay); Fred Dryer, Brian Keith, Joanna Pacuła, Paul Winfield, Joseph Gian, Sasha Mitchell, Peter Parros, Rockne Tarkington, Mohammad Bakri, Dan Chodos, Chaim Girafi, Tuvia Tavi, Yossi Ashdot; Action; Live Action
In 1987, "Square Dance" was released by Island Pictures / NBC Productions; Daniel Petrie (director); Alan Hines (screenplay); Winona Ryder, Jason Robards, Jane Alexander, Rob Lowe, Guich Koock, Deborah Richter; Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Baja Oklahoma" was released by HBO Pictures / Rastar Productions / Warner Bros. Television Distribution; Bobby Roth (director/screenplay); Dan Jenkins (screenplay); Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Coyote, Swoosie Kurtz, Julia Roberts, Billy Vera, Anthony Zerbe, William Forsythe, Willie Nelson, Bruce Abbott, Carmen Argenziano, Paul Bartel, Jordan Charney, Carole Davis, Emmylou Harris, John M. Jackson, Alice Krige, John Mayall, Rob Nilsson, Walter Olkewicz, Cyril O'Reilly; Comedy, Drama, Music; Live Action
In 1988, “All I Want Is You” by Carly Simon peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “All Our Tomorrows” by Eddie Schwartz peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Be Mine (Tonight)” by Grover Washington, Jr. With Grady Tate peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Crazy (Keep On Falling)” by The John Hall Band peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Here To Love You” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hot Thing” by Prince peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “How Can I Forget You” by Elisa Fiorillo peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “If Looks Could Kill” by Player peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “It's The End Of The World As We Know It” by R.E.M. peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let's Get It Up” by AC/DC peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Live My Life” by Boy George peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Is Like A Rock” by Donnie Iris peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Communards peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Thought (That I Could Love)” by Dan Hill peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Say You Will” by Foreigner peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Seasons Change” by Exposé peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Somewhere Down The Road” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Start It All Over” by McGuffey Lane peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Voice On The Radio” by Conductor peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys featuring Dusty Springfield peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Why You Wanna Try Me” by The Commodores peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Could Have Been With Me” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Will Know” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, ⏺ “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Letting Go” by Straight Lines peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Turn Your Love Around” by George Benson peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Cars and Girls” by Prefab Sprout peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Come To Me” by Freddie McGregor peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Crazy For Your Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dancing and Music” by The Groove peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't Stop” by Mood peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Holiday 80 (EP)” by The Human League peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hot Hot Hot!!!” by The Cure peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “How Can I Forget You” by Elisa Fiorillo peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I See Red” by The Silencers peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Should Be So Lucky” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I've Had Enough” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “If I Should Love Again” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss and Tell” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Landslide” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let's Get It Up” by AC/DC peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lovers Lane” by Georgio peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mandinka” by Sinéad O'Connor peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Move The Crowd” by Eric B. and Rakim peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Never Give Up On A Good Thing” by George Benson peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Knew Love Like This” by Alexander O'Neal featuring Cherrelle peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Que Sera” by Chris Rea peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sawmix I” by Hitmasters peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye” by Soft Cell peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “See Want Must Have” by Blue Mercedes peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Senses Working Overtime” by XTC peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Spy In The House Of Love” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tell It To My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Two Hearts” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Valentine” by T'Pau peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Watch Out” by Brandi Wells peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Forget About The Working Week” by V. Spy V. Spy peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Invisible Sun / Flexible Strategies” by The Police peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let's Hang On / Don't Fall In Love With Me” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Communards peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Oh No Not You Again / Lakeside” by Australian Crawl peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Only Crying / Don't Play With My Emotions” by Keith Marshall peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Say You Will” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shake It Up / Cruiser” by The Cars peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Tempted / Yap. Yap. Yap.” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Cherry Bomb” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Donna” by Los Lobos peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dr. Love” by Latin Lover peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Once Or Twice” by Anne Crummer peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “One Of Us” by ABBA peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Run To Paradise” by Nick Skitz vs. The Choirboys peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “This Is Radio Clash” by The Clash peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Down Under” by Men At Work peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “De hoofdman was knuppeldik” by Normaal en de Glanerbrugger muzikanten peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Easier Said Than Done” by Shakatak peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Happy With Barry / Dat had je nou niet moeten doen” by Barry Hughes peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “House Arrest” by Krush peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ik wil voor mijn verjaardag een Dolly Dot” by Dingetje peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kunnen wij hier overnachten” by De Deurzakkers peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Macho City” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Mirror, Mirror” by Diana Ross peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “On The Turning Away” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “See You Tonight” by Tower peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sideshow” by Wendy and Lisa peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sign Your Name” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Somewhere Somebody” by Five Star peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Stars On 45 III (A Tribute To Stevie Wonder) aka Stars on Stevie” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “That Girl” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Waiting For A Girl Like You” by Foreigner peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Little Lady” by Aneka peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Scheisse” by Ebba Grön peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sweat In Bullet” by Simple Minds peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Hokey Cokey” by Snowmen peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “China In Your Hand” by T'Pau peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I maschi” by Gianna Nannini peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kokain” by Boris Bukowski peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Little Lady” by Aneka peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lovemachine '88” by Supermax peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Communards peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Pop Goes The World” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Reality” by Richard Sanderson peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sho' You Right” by Barry White peaked at number 27 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, ⏺ “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Think We're Alone Now” by Tiffany peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Rock and Roll Gypsy” by Helen Schneider peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sign Your Name” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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