Home
DFS
SB
OD
SDN
DFSM
THP
$5
In 1980, “Coward Of The County” single by Kenny Rogers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Cast of The Dukes of Hazzard”. Other Articles: Joan Van Ark, Pay-TV Piracy.
In 1981, R.C., “I Ainʹt Gonna Stand For It” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, The new cast of “Saturday Night Live” gets an on-air pep talk from host Bill Murray, who later uses his appearance to “present Academy Awards” to original “SNL” cast members.
In 1981, “The Tim Conway Show”, TV Variety, last aired on CBS.
In 1982, The NCAA college basketball tournament selections were televised live for the first time.
In 1983, D.T. bought the videogame system ColecoVision, which claimed to make obsolence obsolete. It too is obsolete.
In 1983, Scores of country musicʹs brightest stars in six major American cities performed in the five-hour-long, live debut of country musicʹs cable network, the Nashville Network. The original trademarked name and format of The Nashville Network was resurrected as a digital subchannel in 2012.
In 1983, The Nashville Network (TNN) was launched from the now-defunct Opryland USA theme park near Nashville, Tennessee. Country Music Television (CMT), founded by Glenn D. Daniels, beat TNN's launch by two days, robbing TNN of the claim of "first country music cable television network".
In 1983, The TV series, “Small and Frye” first airs, on the CBS network.
In 1983, “Mickey” single by Toni Basil was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1983, “Nashville Now”, TV Talk Show, host: Ralph Emery, debut on TNN.
In 1983, “Word Of Mouth” album by Toni Basil was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, ESPN televised the first live professional football game on cable. The game was between the USFLʹs Birmingham Stallions and the Michigan Panthers.
In 1984, “Mama Malone”, TV Comedy, debut on CBS.
In 1985, 800,000 copies of “We Are the World” arrived in stores and were sold out by the first weekend. The song, with proceeds slotted to aid African famine victims, entered the Billboard Hot 100 on March 23 at number 21; at the time it was the highest debuting single since John Lennonʹs “Imagine” and was number one within three weeks, which at the time was the fastest rising chart-topper since Elton Johnʹs “Island Girl” in 1975. It won Grammys in 1985 for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. The song and related promotions eventually raised about $63 million.
In 1985, For the first time, the song “We Are the World”, from the album of the same name, was played on the radio. Forty-five top pop stars combined their talents to record the music of Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, with Quincy Jones producing. The proceeds of the multimillion-selling recording went to aid African famine victims. The project, coordinated by Ken Kragen, was deemed a huge success. To insure that the all-night recording session went off without a hitch and that the true cause of the song was etched into the hearts and minds of the wide array of internationally known talent performing, Richie placed a hand-written sign outside the studio at A&M Records in Hollywood which simply said, “Check Your Egos at the Door.”
In 1985, IBM-PC DOS Version 3.1 (update) released.
In 1986, The Violent Femmes played at Carnegie Hall as the first new wave group.
In 1986, Wayne Gretzky broke his own NHL season record with his 136th assist.
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Justine Bateman and Michael J. Fox”. Other Articles: Jimmy Stewart, Wheel of Fortune
In 1987, R.C., “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Big Time” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Donʹt Leave Me This Way” by Communards peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “My Baby” by Pretenders peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Respect Yourself” by Bruce Willis peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Shelter” by Lone Justice peaked at #47 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King and “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledge hit number one and number two on the United Kingdom pop chart respectively, thanks to snippet coverage in ITV commercials.
In 1987, Thomas Hearns wins his third championship, the WBC light-heavyweight title, with a 10-round TKO of Dennis Andries in Detroit.
In 1987, World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champ, “Iron Mike” Tyson became the youngest heavyweight titlist ever as he beat James “Bone Crusher” Smith in a decision during a 12-round bout in Las Vegas.
In 1987, “Licensed to Ill” by the Beastie Boys was the first “rap” LP to make it to number one on the American music charts.
In 1988, Howard Sternʹs first pay-per-view “Underpants and Negligee Party” special aired.
In 1988, Jim abbott, a one-handed pithcer from the University of Michigan, was named the winner of the 58th James E. Sullivan Award.
In 1988, R.C., “Tell It To My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart?
In 1988, The Beatlesʹ “Past Masters Volume 1” and “Volume 2” albums were released.
In 1988, The Writers Guild of America struck over money issues.
In 1989, Jamie Lee Curtis has a new creep going after her, but itʹs just Goth goof Richard Lewis. And at least in the beginning of their series, their relationship is “Anything but Love.”
In 1989, Leigh McCloskey debuted as Ethan Asher on Santa Barbara.
In 1989, Notre Dameʹs Austin Carr sets an NCAA Tournament Record with 61 points against Ohio University. He broke the old mark set by Princetonʹs Bill Bradley.
In 1989, Partial eclipse of the Sun (Hawaii, NW North America, Greenland).
In 1980, "Coal Miner's Daughter" was released by Universal Pictures; Michael Apted (director); Tom Rickman (screenplay); Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Beverly D'Angelo, Levon Helm, William Sanderson, Grant Turner, Ernest Tubb, Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, Bob Elkins, Phyllis Boyens, Bob Hannah; Biography, Musical; Live action
In 1980, "Lady and the Tramp (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Film Distribution; Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske (directors); Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright, Don DaGradi, Joe Grant (screenplay); Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Bill Thompson, Dallas McKennon, Bill Baucom, Verna Felton, Peggy Lee, George Givot, Lee Millar, Stan Freberg, Alan Reed, Thurl Ravenscroft, Bill Lee, Max Smith, Bob Hamlin, Bob Stevens, The Mellomen, Pinto Colvig, Taylor Holmes, Clarence Nash, Donald Novis; Musical, Romance, Adventure, Comedy; Animation
In 1980, "Permanent Vacation" was released by Cinesthesia; Jim Jarmusch (director/screenplay); Richard Boes, Ruth Bolton, Sara Driver, María Duval, Frankie Faison, Jane Fire, Suzanne Fletcher, Leila Gastil, Chris Hameon, John Lurie, Eric Mitchell, Chris Parker, Lisa Rosen, Felice Rosser, Evelyn Smith, Charlie Spademan; Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1986, "Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation" was released by Columbia Pictures / Nelvana / LBS Communications / American Greetings; Dale Schott (director); Peter Sauder (screenplay); Maxine Miller, Pam Hyatt, Cree Summer, Hadley Kay, Alyson Court, Billie Mae Richards, Dan Hennessey, Bob Dermer, Chris Wiggins, Sunny Besen Thrasher, Michael Fantini, Eva Almos, Patrice Black, Nonnie Griffin, Jim Henshaw, Melleny Brown, Janet-Laine Green, Marla Lukofsky, Gloria Figura; Children; Animation, Fantasy, Musical
In 1986, "Desert Hearts" was released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company / Desert Hearts Productions; Donna Deitch (director); Natalie Cooper (screenplay); Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers, Gwen Welles, Dean Butler, Alex McArthur, Denise Crosby, Antony Ponz; Romantic, Drama
In 1986, "Highlander" was released by 20th Century Fox / Cannon Films; Russell Mulcahy (director); Gregory Widen, Larry Ferguson, Peter Bellwood (screenplay); Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, Sean Connery, Beatie Edney, Alan North, Jon Polito, Sheila Gish, Hugh Quarshie, Christopher Malcolm, Peter Diamond, Celia Imrie, Billy Hartman, James Cosmo, Corinne Russell, Greg Gagne, Jim Brunzell, Sam Fatu, Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts; Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1986, "Nomads" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation; John McTiernan (director/screenplay); Pierce Brosnan, Lesley-Anne Down, Anna-Maria Monticelli, Adam Ant, Mary Woronov, Nina Foch, Frances Bay, Frank Doubleday, Josie Cotton, Jeannie Elias, Hector Mercado; Horror, Thriller; Live Action
In 1986, "Sleeping Beauty (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Clyde Geronimi, Eric Larson, Wolfgang Reitherman, Les Clark (directors); Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Winston Hibler, Bill Peet, Ted Sears, Ralph Wright, Milt Banta (screenplay); Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton, Barbara Luddy, Barbara Jo Allen, Taylor Holmes, Bill Thompson, Bobby Amsberry, Candy Candido, Pinto Colvig, Hans Conried, Dallas McKennon, Marvin Miller, Helene Stanley, Ed Kemmer, Jane Fowler, Frances Bavier, Madge Blake, Spring Byington, Don Barclay; Musical, Fantasy; Animation
In 1981, ⛵ “I Ain't Gonna Stand For It” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “(Ghost) Riders In The Sky” by The Outlaws peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ain't So Easy” by David and David peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Big Time” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Boy Toy” by Tia peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Leave Me This Way” by The Communards With Sarah Jane Morris peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Need A Gun” by Billy Idol peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hold Me” by Colin James Hay peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Keep This Train A Rollin'” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Living In A Fantasy” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “My Baby” by The Pretenders peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Respect Yourself” by Bruce Willis peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shelter” by Lone Justice peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Staying With It” by Firefall peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Got It All” by The Jets peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, 😉 “Once In A Lifetime” by Talking Heads peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, ⛵ “Stay The Night” by Benjamin Orr peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “(Ghost) Riders In The Sky” by The Outlaws peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ah! Leah!” by Donnie Iris peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Banana Republic” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Big Time” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Does A Fool Ever Learn” by Eddie Schwartz peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jacob's Ladder” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just Between You and Me” by April Wine peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” by The Georgia Satellites peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love You Down” by Ready For The World peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Only Love Remains” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Respect Yourself” by Bruce Willis peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Best Of Times” by Styx peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Big Time” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jacob's Ladder” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 16 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” by The Georgia Satellites peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love You Down” by Ready For The World peaked at number 32 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Only Love Remains” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 95 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Respect Yourself” by Bruce Willis peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “(Somebody) Help Me Out” by Beggar and Co. peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Boys and Girls” by The Human League peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Crush On You” by The Jets (U.S.) peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Stop” by K.I.D. peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Am The Law” by Anthrax peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Live It Up” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Manhattan Skyline” by a-ha peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Running In The Family” by Level 42 peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Skin Trade” by Duran Duran peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Something About You Baby I Like” by Status Quo peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Southern Freeze” by Freeez peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stop Bajon (Primavera)” by Tullio de Piscopo peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Right Thing” by Simply Red peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Underwater” by Harry Thumann peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, 😉🤣 “The Aussie Barbecue Song / The Man From Snowy River” by Frankie Davidson peaked at number 53 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Always The Sun” by The Stranglers peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bizarre Love Triangle” by New Order peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Counting The Beat / One Good Reason” by The Swingers peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Tear It Down” by V. Spy V. Spy peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Infected” by The The peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Into The Night / She's So French” by Benny Mardones peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Listen To Your Mama / City Streets” by Maria Venuti peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “My Mother's Eyes / Chapel Of Love” by Bette Midler peaked at number 59 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, 🤔 “Imagine” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, ⛵ “A Little In Love” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, ⛵ “The Boy In The Bubble” by Paul Simon peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dog Eat Dog” by Adam and The Ants peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Funky Town” by Pseudo Echo peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Goin' To The Bank” by The Commodores peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Greetings To The New Brunette” by Billy Bragg peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Heart Don't Stop” by Tigers peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hungry Town” by Big Pig peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Liverpool To America” by The Knobz peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Skin Trade” by Duran Duran peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Tell It Like It Is” by Heart peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Dead Heart” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Miracle Of Love” by Eurythmics peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by Long John Baldry and Kathi McDonald peaked at number 37 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 1987, 😉🤣 “Rumors” by Timex Social Club peaked at number 24 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.
In 1987, “Caravan Of Love” by The Housemartins peaked at number 2 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Carrie” by Europe peaked at number 22 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Engel der Nacht” by Jürgen Marcus peaked at number 31 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Wantcha' Back” by Delegation peaked at number 62 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ich liebe dich” by Clowns and Helden peaked at number 4 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Lady Of Ice” by Fancy peaked at number 13 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lies” by Status Quo peaked at number 38 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Mandala” by Sally Oldfield peaked at number 45 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mixed Up World” by Timex Social Club peaked at number 50 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Walking Down Your Street” by The Bangles peaked at number 32 on the Germany pop singles chart.
© 1995-2025. davesfunstuff.com. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website without expressed written consent is prohibited.
