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In 1981, Dolly Parton was at #1 on the country chart with 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, her 23rd solo studio release. A concept album about working, the album was centered around Parton's hit "9 to 5", which served as the theme song to the film of the same name. (there was no Feb 29 in 1981, this may have been for Feb 28)
In 1981, Houstonʹs Calvin Murphy makes the last of his 78 consecutive free throws in a game against San Diego, setting what was then an NBA record.
In 1981, R.C., “Ah! Leah!” by Donnie Iris peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Fantastic Voyage” by Lakeside peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “I Love A Rainy Night” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Final Episode of M*A*S*H”: The highly publicized finale documents each characterʹs departure from Korea. The final episode that said “so long” to the fictitious, but uncommonly real, 4077th M*A*S*H unit (Korean conflict). Betraying mixed emotions, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) gazes for the last time at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital as his chopper rises in the air. Then, in the distance, he spies a giant “good-bye” etched in the dust by his departing buddy B.J. Hunnicut (Mike Farrell) on his trademark yellow motorcycle. So ended the Korean War adventures of our favorite medical unit after eleven critically lauded and audience-grabbing years (eight years more than the actual war lasted). “M*A*S*H” mania ruled the country on the night the 2½-hour series finale aired, and the episode set a Nielsen ratings record at the time with 121.6 million people watching at least part of the show. It was a fitting farewell to Franklin Hawkeye Pierce, Hot Lips Houlihan, Corporal Klinger, Radar OʹReilly, Colonel Sherman Potter and the rest of one of televisionʹs most endearing ensembles. WITNESS: Jamie Farr, who played cross-dresser Klinger, recalls: “On our final day of shooting, the cast had a private lunch where we expressed our fondness for one another. I think the respect we had for each other showed on camera.”
In 1984, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, Suit of Velcro. “Sit back, relax, open up a thermos of hot coffee,” said Letterman at the opening of this show as he opened a geyser of liquid from his container. The camera pulled back to reveal Dave on a chair, stuck to the wall in his velcro body suit, upside down.
In 1984, “Eat It” is the first single relased off Weird Al Yankovicʹs second LP “In 3-D”, spoofing Michael Jacksonʹs hit “Beat It”
In 1985, On Days of our Lives, Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) proposed to Hope Williams (Kristian Alfonso).
In 1985, On General Hospital, Frisco and Felicia made love for the first time.
In 1987, In what was one of the most widely-known radio station promotions in history, a TV star was involved. Former “One Day at a Time” starlet Valerie Bertinelli, hosting Saturday Night Live, exposed a radio station logo 91X that some listener was trying to get exposed as she introduced her husband guitarist Eddie Van Halen in a music set. Yours truly was also trying to win the $25,000 prize that XTRA-FM was sponsoring at the time, but never made the top five prize positions. (Due to time difference, this X exposure aired in the early hour of March 1 on the Eastern and Pacific Time Zones.)
In 1987, Los Angeles Lakers sportscaster Chick Hearn broadcasted his 2,000th consecutive Laker game of his career, a streak spanning 22 years. Utah beat Los Angeles 107-100.
In 1987, On Saturday Night Live, Eddie Van Halen played guitar in the band as well as appearing in a sketch with wife Valerie Bertinelli (whoʹs on that weekʹs TV Guide cover this day!) Why is this turning into Today in Valerie Bertinelli History here?
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Valerie Bertinelli”. Other Articles: Lou LʹAmour, real Casanova
In 1987, R.C., “Fire” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Iʹll Be Alright Without You” by Journey peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “We Connect” by Stacey Q peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, Craig T. Nelson gets a team and a show of his own as ABC debuts the silly football sitcom “Coach.” Shelley Fabares and Jerry Van Dyke costar. Well, it lasted through the 1996-1997 season.
In 1989, “Funky Cold Medina” single by Tone Loc was released
In 1986, "House" was released by New World Pictures; Steve Miner (director); Ethan Wiley (screenplay); William Katt, George Wendt, Richard Moll, Kay Lenz, Mary Stavin, Michael Ensign, Susan French, Felix Silla, Jerry Maren, Dino Andrade, Mindy Sterling, Alan Autry, Steven Williams, Erik Silver, Mark Silver, Peter Pitofsky, Elizabeth Barrington; Comedy, Horror; Live Action
In 1986, "Pretty in Pink" was released by Paramount Pictures; Howard Deutch (director); John Hughes (screenplay); Molly Ringwald, Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer, Annie Potts, James Spader, Andrew McCarthy, Kate Vernon, Kristy Swanson, Andrew Dice Clay, Alexa Kenin, Dweezil Zappa, Gina Gershon, Margaret Colin, Maggie Roswell; Romantic Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "Salvador" was released by Hemdale Film Corporation; Oliver Stone (director/screenplay); Richard Boyle (screenplay); James Woods, Jim Belushi, Michael Murphy, John Savage, Elpidia Carrillo, Cynthia Gibb, Tony Plana, José Carlos Ruiz; War, Drama; Live Action
In 1981, “Ah! Leah!” by Donnie Iris peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “And Love Goes On” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Coming Up Close” by 'Til Tuesday peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't You Know What Love Is” by Touch peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fantastic Voyage” by Lakeside peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fireflies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Fire” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Love A Rainy Night” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'll Be Alright Without You” by Journey peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Kiss You (When It's Dangerous)” by Eight Seconds peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lipstick” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love On The Airwaves” by Night peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Power” by Kansas peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Smoky Mountain Rain” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Theme From 'Raging Bull' (Cavalleria Rusticana)” by Joel Diamond peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Too Tight” by Con Funk Shun peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We Connect” by Stacey Q peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Change Of Heart (original 1986 recording)” by Cyndi Lauper Featuring The Bangles peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Games People Play” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “He Can't Love You” by Michael Stanley Band peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Keep On Loving You” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “One More Time” by Tom Cochrane peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stop To Love” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Talk To Me” by Chico DeBarge peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Touch Me (I Want Your Body)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Change Of Heart (original 1986 recording)” by Cyndi Lauper Featuring The Bangles peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “One More Time” by Tom Cochrane peaked at number 85 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stop To Love” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 91 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Talk To Me” by Chico DeBarge peaked at number 40 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Touch Me (I Want Your Body)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “A Trick Of The Night” by Bananarama peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Coming Around Again” by Carly Simon peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Go” by Judas Priest peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Every Little Bit” by Millie Scott peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Free To Fall” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “How Many Lies?” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Surrender” by Rainbow peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm In Love With A German Film Star” by The Passions peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'm No Rebel” by View From The Hill peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let The Music Move U” by Raze peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love Like A Rocket” by Bob Geldof peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love Removal Machine” by The Cult peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Male Stripper” by Man 2 Man Meet Man Parrish peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Poison Street” by New Model Army peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Rock The Night” by Europe peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sailing” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ship Of Fools (Save Me from Tomorrow)” by World Party peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sonic Boom Boy” by Westworld peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Soul Man” by Sam Moore And Lou Reed peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “St. Valentine's Day Massacre” by Motörhead / Girlschool peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “This Brutal House” by Nitro Deluxe peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Town To Town” by Microdisney peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Turn Me Loose” by Wally Jump Junior peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “V Thirteen” by Big Audio Dynamite peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “When Love Comes Calling” by Paul Johnson peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Who Is It?” by Mantronix peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Are My World” by The Communards peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Teacher, Teacher / Fool Too Long” by Rockpile peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Australia / Australia (Instrumental)” by Good News peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Deep River Woman / Ballerina Girl” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Dream It's Over” by Crowded House peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dreams / Angel Of Night” by Grace Slick peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Guilty / Life Story” by Barbra Streisand And Barry Gibb peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love On The Airwaves / Day After Day” by Night peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Mandolay / Midnight Confessions” by La Flavour peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Numbers / When Hippies Get Older” by Bobby Bare peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Out Here On My Own” by Irene Cara peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Pressure Down” by John Farnham peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Summertime Fun / The Hulk” by Jukebox peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Boy In The Bubble” by Paul Simon peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Star And The Slaughter / End Of The Road” by Heroes peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We Love You” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bizarre Love Triangle” by New Order peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bye Baby” by Ruby Turner peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Is This Love?” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Woman” by John Lennon peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Word Up!” by Cameo peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Embarrassment” by Madness peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Go See The Doctor” by Kool Moe Dee peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hearts Beat Thunder” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by Aretha Franklin And George Michael peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ik ben tamboer” by Corrie van Gorp peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Midas Touch” by Midnight Star peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money)” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Over The Hills And Far Away” by Gary Moore peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Right Thing” by Simply Red peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “C'est la vie” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Catch The Fox (Caccia alla volpe)” by Den Harrow peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Coming Around Again” by Carly Simon peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Fire (Live)” by Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hymn To Her” by The Pretenders peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Is This Love?” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lycka till” by Anders Melander peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town)” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Soul Deep” by Roxette peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Tender Turns Tuff” by Mikael Rickfors peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Woman” by John Lennon peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “C'est la vie” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Caravan Of Love” by The Housemartins peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Felicidad (Margherita)” by Boney M. peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hungry Heart” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lies” by Status Quo peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Chuzpe peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)” by Mel And Kim peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “So Cold The Night” by The Communards peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sometimes” by Erasure peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Noir et blanc” by Bernard Lavilliers peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “On se retrouvera” by Francis Lalanne peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Two Of Hearts” by Stacey Q peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Carrie” by Europe peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by Aretha Franklin And George Michael peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Is This Love?” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Life Is For Living” by Barclay James Harvest peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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