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In 1980, Rodney Dangerfield winds up begging the “Saturday Night Live” audience to give him approval, finally receiving OK signs from audience.

In 1980, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: J. GEILS BAND (“SANCTUARY”, “LOVE STINKS”)

In 1982, On General Hospital, Tiffany (Sharon Wyatt) helped Luke (Anthony Geary) sneak in and out of the antique store that was being used as a front for David Grey's (Paul Rossilli) operation.

In 1983, IBM released PC DOS version 2.0.

In 1983, The country music-themed quiz show Fandango aired for the first time on TNN. Hosted by singer Bill Anderson, it became one of the longest running game shows on a cable network, ending in March 31, 1989. Original runs ended on August 26, 1988.

In 1984, On All My Children, Erica took her fourth walk down the aisle. The groom was Adam, whom Erica wed on the rebound from Mike. The union lasted less than a year.

In 1984, On Knots Landing, after Gary Ewing was believed to be murdered, Abby (Donna Mills) made it clear to Valene (Joan Van Ark) that she was Gary's widow, not her. "You were nothing to him," Abby snarled, "absolutely nothing." At the end of the episode, Cathy (Lisa Hartman) went into a room at the police station and Gary was there very much alive.

In 1984, “Free Nelson Mandella” was released by Special AKA.

In 1985, John McPherson of Newcastle, England, set a new Guinness Book record when he kissed 4,444 women in eight hours.

In 1985, On Another World, Carl Hutchins (Charles Keating) held Rachel Cory (Victoria Wyndham) hostage, along with her sister, Nancy McGowan (Jane Cameron). Later, Rachel's husband, Mac (Douglass Watson), arrived at the hideout with a gun.

In 1986, Japanese probe Suisei passes Halleyʹs Comet at 109,800 kilometers.

In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas of Miami Vice”. Other Articles: Spencer Tracy, Lindsay Frost

In 1986, R.C., “Chain Reaction” by Diana Ross peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart. The song tried to sound like The Supremes with just Diana singing.

In 1986, R.C., “Itʹs Alright (Babyʹs Coming Back)” by Eurythmics peaked at #78 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Le Bel Age” by Pat Benetar peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Stages” by ZZ Top peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, Bob Seger announced during a rock concert at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit that his current tour, Like A Rock, would be his final one. Of course, it wasnʹt his last tour.

In 1987, Whimsical Will debuts his first Demented News on a local live Doctor Demento Show in Los Angeles; his News would later be part of the syndicated version in 1992.

In 1988, On Another World, Sam Fowler (Robert Kelker-Kelly) and Amanda Cory (Sandra Ferguson) were married.

In 1988, “Music For The Masses” album by Depeche Mode was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1985, "The Hit" was released by Palace Pictures; Stephen Frears (director); Peter Prince (screenplay); John Hurt, Tim Roth, Laura del Sol, Terence Stamp, Bill Hunter, Fernando Rey, Lennie Peters, Willoughby Gray, Jim Broadbent; Road, Crime; Live Action

In 1985, "Mask" was released by Universal Pictures; Peter Bogdanovich (director); Anna Hamilton Phelan (screenplay); Cher, Sam Elliott, Eric Stoltz, Laura Dern, Estelle Getty, Richard Dysart, Micole Mercurio, Harry Carey, Jr., Dennis Burkley, Barry Tubb, Lawrence Monoson, Ben Piazza, L. Craig King, Alexandra Powers, Kelly Jo Minter, Todd Allen, Howard Hirdler, Les Dudek, Marsha Warfield; Biographical, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “Desire” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Goodbye Is Forever” by Arcadia peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Haven't You Heard” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Le Bel Age” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “On The Radio” by Donna Summer peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Stages” by ZZ Top peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Bette Midler peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Another Night” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Do That To Me One More Time” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “If I Was” by Midge Ure peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “King For A Day” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Kiss Me In The Rain” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Last Train To London” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Let Me Go, Love” by Nicolette Larson With Michael McDonald peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Needles And Pins” by Tom Petty With Stevie Nicks peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “People See Through You” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sara” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Hardest Part” by Blondie peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Love Missile F1-11” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “And She Was” by Talking Heads peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Animation” by Skids peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “At The Edge” by Stiff Little Fingers peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Chain Reaction” by Diana Ross peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Cry To Heaven” by Elton John peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Do You Love Me?” by Darrell Coleman peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't You Want My Love” by Nicole (McCloud) peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Field Work” by Ryuichi Sakamoto And Thomas Dolby peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Haven't You Heard” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Heartache No. 9” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Hello America” by Def Leppard peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Here Comes The Man” by Boom Boom Boom peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Hold On (To What You've Got)” by Danse Society peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Hounds Of Love” by Kate Bush peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I'm Not Gonna Let You” by Colonel Abrams peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “If You Were Here Tonight” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Just A Touch Of Love” by Slave peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Just Can't Stand It” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love Is The Drug” by Grace Jones peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Madonna's Eyes” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “National Avenue” by Red Guitars peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Night Run” by U.F.O. peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “One Dance Won't Do” by Audrey Hall peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Pistol In My Pocket” by Lana Pellay peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Rosie” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Running Free” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sheep” by The Housemartins peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Strung Out” by Paul Lawrence peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sugar Free” by Juicy peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Take That Look Off Your Face” by Marti Webb peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The River” by Total Contrast peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Will You Satisfy?” by Cherrelle peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You Know How To Love Me” by Phyllis Hyman peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Blue” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Carrie / Walking In The Light” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't Look Down - The Sequel” by Go West peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Every Day Hurts / Wish This Night Would Never End” by Sad Café peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Heroes” by Debbie Byrne peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Hit That Perfect Beat” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Locomotion / Lazy Love” by The Ritz peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sara / That's Enough For Me” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Street Life / The Hustler” by The Crusaders With Randy Crawford / The Crusaders peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “That's What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick And Friends peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Bottom Line” by Big Audio Dynamite peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Chosen Few / A Million To One” by The Dooleys peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “This Is It / Will It Last” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Food For Thought” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “A Good Heart” by Feargal Sharkey peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “And She Was” by Talking Heads peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Brothers In Arms” by Dire Straits peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Do That To Me One More Time” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Goosebumps” by Christie Allen peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Romeo's Tune” by Steve Forbert peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “See The Day” by Dee C. Lee peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Wrap Her Up” by Elton John peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “An Englishman In New York (Strange Apparatus)” by Godley And Creme peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “The Plastic Age” by The Buggles peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Als iemand van je houdt” by Koos Alberts peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Ann-Maria” by Luv' peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Ba Ba Banküberfall” by Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Can't Let Go” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Destiny” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Do That To Me One More Time” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” by Bonnie Pointer peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Hear You Now” by Jon And Vangelis peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I'm A Lover” by Andrea peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “In A Lifetime” by Clannad With Additional Vocals From Bono peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Juliana bedankt” by Willy Alberti peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Let's Go Rock And Roll” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Love On The Telephone” by Foreigner peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Mama's Boy” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Manic Monday” by The Bangles peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Mono” by The Monotones peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Pien in de kop” by Normaal peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Remember The Good Times” by Frank Ashton peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Last Rose Of Summer” by The Kelly Family peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “This Is It” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Tutti Ragazzi” by The Nits peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “When You Learn To Fly” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Russians” by Sting peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Bolero (Hold Me In Your Arms Again)” by Fancy peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Brother Louie” by Modern Talking peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Burning Heart” by Survivor peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Kuddsnack” by Factory peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Ready To Take A Chance Again” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Tonight” by Ken Laszlo peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 32 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Separate Lives” by Phil Collins And Marilyn Martin peaked at number 44 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Slave To The Rhythm” by Grace Jones peaked at number 50 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Tchiki boum” by Niagara peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1986, “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Someone's Looking At You” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “'Cause You Are Young” by C.C. Catch peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Brother Louie” by Modern Talking peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kisses And Tears (My One And Only)” by Bad Boys Blue peaked at number 26 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Living In America” by James Brown peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “You Little Thief” by Feargal Sharkey peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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