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In 1981, On General Hospital, Sarah's (Eileen Dietz) comments about Heather (Robin Mattson) and her baby raised Jeff's (Richard Dean Anderson) suspicions.
In 1982, Wayne Gretzky made a record season 77th goal. In the final two minutes, he scored his 78th and 79th goals as well.
In 1984, R.C., “99 Luft Balloons” by Nena peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and number two on the U.S. pop singles chart. It was parodied into “99 Dead Baboons” by Tim Cavanaugh.
In 1984, R.C., “Beast Of Burden” by Bette Midler peaked at #71 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Nobody Told Me” by John Lennon peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “She Was Hot” by Rolling Stones peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Thriller” by Michael Jackson peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Wrapped Around Your Finger” by Police peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Yah Mo B There” by James Ingram with Michael McDonald peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, After her shifty accountant disappears with all her liquid assets, former Blue Moon shampoo covergirl Madeline Hayes discovers sheʹs the proud owner of various money losing ventures including a dog grooming studio, a fingernail boutique, a family portrait studio, a bait and tackle shop, a dirty bookstore, and the “City of Angels” detective agency, whose rougish owner, David Addison convinces her to keep the business open. Thatʹs right, had Ms. Hayes had the right chemistry with any of the other businessmanagers sheʹd set out to fire, “Moonlighting” could have easily been about romantic tension and snappy banter at a bait and tackle shop.
In 1985, The group, Women Against Pornography awarded one of its dubious “Pig Awards” to…are you ready? HUGGIES DIAPERS! Thatʹs right. The activists said that the diaper TV ads have “crossed the line between eye-catching and porn.”
In 1986, Metallica releases “Master of Puppets.”
In 1986, On Days of our Lives, John (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena (Deidre Hall) figured out that Ian Griffith (Darby Hinton) was Melissa's (Lisa Trusel) attacker.
In 1986, On The Young and the Restless, John Abbott (Jerry Douglas) angrily confronted Jack (Terry Lester), and accused his son of what he termed "the ultimate betrayal" of a father during the culmination to what many consider one of Bill Bell's most famous storylines. Viewers had watched and waited more than two years for John to learn that Jack was the man seen making love to John's wife, Jill (Brenda Dickson) in the blackmail photos that had been secretly snapped when the illicit duo had taken refuge in a cabin during a raging blizzard.
In 1987, Actor-comedian and baseball franchise owner Danny Kaye (“The Kid from Brooklyn,” “The Court Jester,” “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” “White Christmas,” etc.), the original owner of the Seattle Mariners baseball team, along with his partner Lester Smith from 1977 to 1981, dies of heart failure. The 74-year-old entertainer was a life-long fan of the Dodgers, recording a hit tune entitled The D-O-D-G-E-R-S Song, which detailed a fictitious encounter with the rivals Giants during the actual 1962 pennant race.
In 1987, Mike Tyson adds the WBA heavyweight crown to his WBC heavyweight title with a unanimous 12-round decision over James “Bonecrusher” Smith in Las Vegas.
In 1989, Madonnaʹs “Like a Prayer” caused controversy and TV reps refused to air it, causing the sponsor, Pepsi, to take a million dollar loss. Italian TV execs refused to air the video, saying that it was blasphemous…even though they admitted they hadnʹt seen it.
In 1989, “Like A Prayer” single by Madonna was released
In 1989, “Rock On” single by Michael Damian was released
In 1989, "Hit List" was released by New Line Cinema / CineTel Films; William Lustig (director); Peter Brosnan, John F. Goff (screenplay); Jan-Michael Vincent, Leo Rossi, Lance Henriksen, Charles Napier, Rip Torn, Harold Sylvester, Jere Burns, Ken Lerner, Nick Barbaro, Margaret Gwenver, Lisa M. Hansen, Felice Orlandi, Junior Richard, Harreit Hall, Jack Andreozzi, Lou Bonacki, Barry Brener, Geoff Brewer, Richard E. Butler, Christopher Carroll, Robert A. Ferretti, John F. Goff, John Greene, Dennis Junt, Lauri Landry, Scott Lincoln, Jason Lustig, Vic Manni, Frank Pesce, Pearl Shear, John Paul Vetturini; Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1989, "Dream a Little Dream" was released by Vestron Pictures; Marc Rocco (director/screenplay); Daniel Jay Franklin, D.E. Eisenberg (screenplay); Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Meredith Salenger, Jason Robards, Piper Laurie, Harry Dean Stanton, William McNamara, Lala, Susan Blakely, Matt Adler, Victoria Jackson, Alex Rocco, Josh Evans, Mickey Thomas, John Ford Coley; Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "Farewell to the King" was released by Orion Pictures; John Milius (director/screenplay); Nick Nolte, Nigel Havers, Marius Weyers, Frank McRae, James Fox, Aki Aleong, Gerry Lopez, Richard Morgan, John Bennett Perry, Wayne Pygram; Adventure, Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "Lean on Me" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; John G. Avildsen (director); Michael Schiffer (director); Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Alan North, Ethan Phillips, Lynne Thigpen, Robin Bartlett, Michael Beach, Tony Todd, Jermaine 'Huggy' Hopkins, Karen Malina White, Karina Arroyave, Michael P. Moran, Ivonne Coll, Regina Taylor, Jim Moody, Mike Starr, Michael Imperioli; Biography; Live Action
In 1989, "Out Cold" was released by Hemdale Film Corporation; Malcolm Mowbray (director); Leonard Glasser, George Malko (screenplay); John Lithgow, Teri Garr, Randy Quaid, Bruce McGill, Lisa Blount, Alan Blumenfeld, Frederick Coffin, Ada Maris, Larry Miller, Morgan Paull, Barbara Rhoades, Fran Ryan, Robert Schenkkan; Thriller, Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "Skin Deep" was released by 20th Century Fox / Morgan Creek Productions; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, Alyson Reed, Julianne Phillips, Chelsea Field, Joel Brooks, Peter Donat, Don Gordon, Nina Foch, Denise Crosby, Michael Kidd, Dee Dee Rescher, Bryan Genesse, Bo Foxworth, Raye Hollitt, Brenda Swanson, Jean Marie McKee; Comedy; Live Action
In 1984, ✪ “Thriller” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Beast Of Burden” by Bette Midler peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Encore” by Cheryl Lynn peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Flashes” by Tiggi Clay peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Nobody Told Me” by John Lennon peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “She Was Hot” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “This Could Be The Right One” by April Wine peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “This Woman” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wrapped Around Your Finger” by The Police peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Yah Mo B There” by James Ingram And Michael McDonald peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “(I Still Can't Get Over) Loving You” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)” by Quiet Riot peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Stay Together” by Tina Turner peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Think Of Laura” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “This Woman” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪ “Somebody's Watching Me” by Rockwell peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪ “The Politics Of Dancing” by Re-Flex peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪ “Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Cheers Theme)” by Gary Portnoy peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “An Innocent Man” by Billy Joel peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Big Apple Noise” by Trans Lux peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Cry And Be Free” by Marilyn peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Touch Me” by Hazel O'Connor peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hey DJ” by World Famous Supreme Team Show peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Main Theme From 'The Thorn Birds'” by Henry Mancini And His Orchestra peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “One Step Closer (To Love)” by George McCrae peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Song To The Siren” by This Mortal Coil peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Work That Body” by Keith And Darrell peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wouldn't It Be Good” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Message To My Girl” by Split Enz peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Nobody Told Me” by John Lennon peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Come Said The Boy” by Mondo Rock peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Holiday (Celebrate)” by Madonna peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Kiss The Bride” by Elton John peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Stay Together” by Tina Turner peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Never Never” by The Assembly peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Lovecats” by The Cure peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Working For The Man” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jenseits von Eden” by Nino de Angelo peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “La folie” by Valérie Lagrange peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “New Moon On Monday” by Duran Duran peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Original Sin” by INXS peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “She Was Hot” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Atlantis” by Georg Danzer peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Black And White” by Patto peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Mama” by Genesis peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Only You” by The Flying Pickets peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Pulstar” by Hypnosis peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “My, Oh My” by Slade peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Too Late” by Sylvester peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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