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In 1980, “Damn The Torpedos” album by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1980, “What A Fool Believes” by the Doobie Brothers won the record and song of the year Grammy Awards. The album of the year winner was “52nd Street” by Billy Joel. Rickie Lee Jones was named best new artist.
In 1981, NBC reunites one of TVʹs other ooky kooky spooky family for the reunion movie, “The Munstersʹ Revenge.” Itʹs mad scientist Sid Caesar theyʹre seeking revenge against, for having created robot doubles of Herman and Grandpa to rob banks.
In 1981, The Police receive a gold record for “Zenyatta Mondatta,” their third LP and their most blatantly commercial. The first hit off the album is “Da Doo Doo Doo, Da Da Da Da.”
In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Dynasty”. Other Articles: Late-Night Comedy, Roy Acuff
In 1982, R.C., “Cool (part 1)” by The Time peaked at #90 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Open Arms” by Journey peaked at number two on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks.
In 1982, R.C., “Shake It Up” by The Cars peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical guests: HALL and OATES (“YOU MAKE MY DREAMS,” “YOUʹVE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELING,” “I CANʹT GO FOR THAT”)
In 1984, On “Late Night with David Letterman,” Dave selects audience members Brigit and Beacham Owen to host their own public access cable TV show.
In 1984, The Jacksonsʹ Pepsi commercial premieres on MTV.
In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic records the Huey Lewis parody “I Want A New Duck” for his “Dare To Be Stupid” LP.
In 1986, On Search for Tomorrow, the residents of Henderson, including Joanne (Mary Stuart), fought for their lives after a devastating flood.
In 1986, “General Hospitalʹs” John Stamos and “Quincyʹs” Jack Klugman both return to the tube, as father and son. What else can viewers ask but “You Again?”
In 1986, “The Show (12 inch)” single by Fresh Doug E. And The Get Fresh Crew was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1987, On Another World, the Sin Stalker attacked Nancy right after Lisa had a premonition that the killer would strike again.
In 1987, The longest running program on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS), “Washington Week In Review”, celebrated its 20th anniversary this day.
In 1987, “Saturday Night Liveʹs” Church Chat lady finds herself “just a little bit superior” to fellow televangelists Pat Robertson (Al Franken) and Jimmy Swaggart (Phil Hartman).
In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “Cheryl Ladd”. Other Articles: Bob Newhart, L.A. Law
In 1988, The longest tandem bicycle was designed in New Zealand spanning 72.96 feet weighing 340 pounds.
In 1989, “The Days And Nights Of Molly Dodd”, TV Comedy; debut on Lifetime.
In 1987, "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" was released by New Line Cinema / Heron Communications; Chuck Russell (director/screenplay); Wes Craven, Bruce Wagner, Frank Darabont (screenplay); Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Craig Wasson, Patricia Arquette, Ken Sagoes, Rodney Eastman, Jennifer Rubin, Larry Fishburne, Bradley Gregg, Ira Heiden, Penelope Sudrow, Nan Martin, John Saxon, Priscilla Pointer, Clayton Landey, Brooke Bundy, Dick Cavett, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Stacey Alden, Paul Kent; Slasher; Live Action
In 1987, "Number One with a Bullet" was released by Cannon Films / Cineplex Odeon Films; Jack Smight (director); Gail Morgan Hickman, James Belushi, Andrew Kurtzman, Rob Riley (screenplay); Robert Carradine, Billy Dee Williams, Valerie Bertinelli, Peter Graves, Doris Roberts, Bobby Di Cicco, Ray Girardin, Mykelti Williamson, Jon Gries; Action, Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Some Kind of Wonderful" was released by Paramount Pictures; Howard Deutch (director); John Hughes (screenplay); Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Craig Sheffer, Lea Thompson, John Ashton, Elias Koteas, Molly Hagan, Maddie Corman, Jane Elliot, Candace Cameron, Chynna Phillips, Scott Coffey, Carmine Caridi, Lee Garlington; Teen, Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, “Cool” by The Time peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Father Figure” by George Michael peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let The Feeling Flow” by Peabo Bryson peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Open Arms” by Journey peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Running” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Save Your Love” by Great White peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shake It Up” by The Cars peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “She's Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze Featuring Wendy Fraser peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Twilight World” by Swing Out Sister peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Can” by Madleen Kane peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration” by Teddy Pendergrass peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Japanese Boy” by Aneka peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Seasons Change” by Exposé peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Take It Easy On Me” by Little River Band peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)” by Juice Newton peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪ “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “853-5937” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 50 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “All Our Tomorrows” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 64 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Crying” by Roy Orbison With k.d. lang peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 29 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tell It To My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “All The Days” by Mammoth peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Animal (**** Like A Beast)” by W.A.S.P. peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Beat Dis” by Bomb The Bass peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Centerfold” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Check It Out” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Lock Me Out” by Terry Billy peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Fool If You Think It's Over” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Going Back To Cali/Jack The Ripper” by LL Cool J peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Don't Mind At All” by Bourgeois Tagg peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Keep On Believin'” by Grand Prix peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let's Start To Dance Again” by Hamilton Bohannon peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Presence Of Love” by The Alarm peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Queen Of The Rapping Scene (Nothing Ever Goes The Way You Plan)” by Modern Romance peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Say It Again” by Jermaine Stewart peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Theme From 'Hill Street Blues'” by Mike Post Featuring Larry Carlton peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tower Of Strength” by The Mission peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When We Was Fab” by George Harrison peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Without You” by Peabo Bryson And Regina Belle peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Cambodia / Don't Count Me Out” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Do You Feel My Love? / Symphony For Michael, Opus 2” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “For Your Eyes Only / For Your Eyes Only (Instrumental)” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Gigolo / You Keep Walking Back” by Colleen Hewett peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Heart Like a Wheel / Threshold / Jet Airliner” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heatseeker” by AC/DC peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Tainted Love / Where Did Our Love Go?” by Soft Cell peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Touched By The Hand Of God” by New Order peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Waiting For A Girl Like You / I'm Gonna Win” by Foreigner peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hold Your Head Up” by The Party Boys peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Is That The Way” by Dave McArtney peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love In The First Degree” by Bananarama peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Old Time Rock And Roll” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “On The Turning Away” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Only Crying” by Keith Marshall peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Private Eyes” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sign Your Name” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Land Of Make Believe” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Too Many Times” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Turn Your Love Around” by George Benson peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Girlfriend” by Pebbles peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Head Over Heels” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Lie And I Cheat” by Won Ton Ton peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Think We're Alone Now” by Tiffany peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “KNMI” by Tony Peroni And His All-Stars peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Polonaise Hollandaise” by Arie Ribbens peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Model” by Kraftwerk peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Varkens, geiten, boerenkool” by Riny v.d. Lee peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Die Fogel-Song” by Kvack Kvack peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Gotta Pull Myself Together” by The Nolans peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Our Lips Are Sealed” by The Go-Go's peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Popitop” by Dag Vag peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “This Is Radio Clash” by The Clash peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Cambodia” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Got My Mind Set On You” by George Harrison peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Quelque chose dans mon cœur” by Elsa peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Etienne” by Guesch Patti peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Lieber Gott...” by Peter Maffay peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “So lang' man Träume noch leben kann” by Münchener Freiheit mit dem London Symphony Orchestra peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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