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In 1981, Dan Rather made his debut as principal anchorman of “The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather”.
In 1981, R.C., “Fade To Grey” by Visage peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1981, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Sucking In The Seventies” a greatest hits LP, is released amidst some controversy over its double entendre title. Major retailers like Sears refuse to carry it.
In 1984, Ron Howardʹs “Splash” starring Darryl Hannah, Tom Hanks and John Candy opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1984, Tim Witherspoon won the vacant WBC heavyweight title with a 12-round majority decision over Greg Page in Las Vegas.
In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “Angela Lansbury”. Other Articles: Saturday Night Live, Tony Franciosa
In 1985, R.C., “Canʹt Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Misled” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “One Night In Bangkok” by Robey peaked at #77 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “The Borderlines” by Jeffrey Osbourne peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1985, The most requested movie in history, “Gone With The Wind”, went on sale in video stores across the country for the first time. The tape cost buyers $89.95. The film, starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, cost $4.5 million to produce and had, to this date in 1985, earned over $400 million, making it the biggest money-maker in motion picture history. “GWTW” is now the cornerstone of the massive MGM film library owned by Ted Turner, who didnʹt have to colorize the film. Whoever wasted that amount of money for the movie had their dollars gone with the wind.
In 1986, Bill Cosby, who was in year two of his eight-year popular NBC-TV series “The Cosby Show,” broke Liberaceʹs long-standing record and earned the biggest box-office gross in the 54-year history of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The 'Cosʹ is one of the worldʹs richest entertainers.
In 1986, Soviet probe Vega Two flies by Halleyʹs Comet at 8,030 kilometers.
In 1987, Carole King and Gerry Goffin, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and Carole Bayer Sager are inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In 1987, Chrysler Corporation announced it had agreed to buy the financially ailing American Motors Corporation for a total of $757 million in cash and stock.
In 1987, Disney announces that it has made a deal to buy KHJ-TV, an independent television station in Los Angeles, for $320 million. It has since sold it to another broadcaster when it bought KABC-TV due to dual ownership of TV stations being illegal at the time of purchase.
In 1987, On Another World, Michael Hudson (Kale Browne) and Donna Love (Philece Sampler) were married.
In 1987, On One Life to Live, in Argentina, the boat with Tina (Andrea Evans) in it went over the Igazu Falls. A distraught Cord (John Loprieno) took out his anger on Max. Tina in Argentina.
In 1987, U2 released “The Joshua Tree”, an album which sat atop the chart for nine weeks and won the Grammy for Album of the year. It contained U2 classics like “I Still Havenʹt Found What Iʹm Looking For,” “With Or Without You” and “Where The Streets Have No Name.”
In 1987, “Rags to Riches” began airing on NBC
In 1987, “Remington Steele”, TV Crime Drama, last aired on NBC.
In 1987, “Slowhand” album by Eric Clapton was released
In 1988, Itʹs an interesting idea to make a TV show about people who canʹt watch television, but Merlin Olsen stars in NBCʹs “Aaronʹs Way,” as an Amish dad who moves his family to California to care for his dead sonʹs land and pregnant girlfriend. Belinda Montgomery and Samantha Mathis also star. Wait a minute? The Amish werenʹt supposed to be on TV! They shunned everything including electricity! Just watch the Weird Al video and youʹll see what I mean! Arron didnʹt have his show his way for long as it was soon gone from the network.
In 1988, President Reagan presided at the unveiling of the Knute Rockne stamp at Notre Dame.
In 1984, "Children of the Corn" was released by New World Pictures / Angeles Entertainment Group / Cinema Group / Hal Roach Studios / Inverness / Planet Productions; Fritz Kiersch (director); George Goldsmith (screenplay); Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R. G. Armstrong, John Franklin, Courtney Gains, Robby Kiger, Anne Marie McEvoy, Julie Maddalena, John Philbin, Jonas Marlowe; Horror; Live Action
In 1984, "The Hotel New Hampshire" was released by Orion Pictures / Filmline Productions / The Producers' Circle / Woodfall Film Productions / Yellowbill Productions Ltd.; Tony Richardson (director/screenplay); Jodie Foster, Beau Bridges, Rob Lowe, Nastassja Kinski, Wilford Brimley, Paul McCrane, Wallace Shawn, Lisa Banes, Jennifer Dundas, Seth Green, Matthew Modine, Cali Timmins, Anita Morris, Amanda Plummer, Lorena Gale, Joely Richardson, Robert Thomas; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Mike's Murder" was released by Warner Bros. / The Ladd Company; James Bridges (director/screenplay); Debra Winger, Mark Keyloun, Paul Winfield, Darrell Larson, Brooke Alderson, Robert Crosson, Daniel Shor, William Ostrander; Neo-Noir, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Live Action
In 1984, "Pete's Dragon (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Don Chaffey (director); Malcolm Marmorstein (screenplay); Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Jeff Conaway, Shelley Winters, Jane Kean, Jim Backus, Sean Marshall, Charlie Callas, Charles Tyner, Gary Morgan, Cal Bartlett, Walter Barnes, Jack Collins, Robert Easton, Roger Price, Robert Foulk, Dennis Stewart, Al Checco, Henry Slate, Ben Wrigley, Joe Ross, Dinah Anne Rogers,; Musical, Fantasy, Comedy; Live Action, Animation
In 1984, "Splash" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Ron Howard (director); Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Bruce Jay Friedman (screenplay); Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Jeff Doucette, David Knell, Royce D. Applegate, Dody Goodman, Howard Morris, Richard B. Shull, Shecky Greene, Bobby Di Cicco, Patrick Cronin, Tony Longo, Nora Denney, Joe Grifasi, Charles Macaulay, Lee Delano, Migdia Chinea Varela, Eileen Saki, Jodi Long, Patrick O'Rorke, Bill Smitrovich, Than Wyenn, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Rance Howard, Clint Howard, David Kreps, Shayla MacKarvich, Jason Late; Fantasy, Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, “Beat Of A Heart” by Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Can't Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Kiss And Tell” by Isley, Jasper, Isley peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Misled” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Naughty Naughty” by John Parr peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Small Town Boy” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Borderlines” by Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “When The Rain Begins To Fall” by Jermaine Jackson And Pia Zadora peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Naughty Naughty” by John Parr peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Private Dancer” by Tina Turner peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Solid” by Ashford And Simpson peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sugar Walls” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Old Man Down The Road” by John Fogerty peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Why Can't I Have You” by The Cars peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Can't Stand The Rain” by Tina Turner peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I'm Not Fooled” by UB40 peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “In The Sand” by I-Level peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Kiss Me” by Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Legs” by ZZ Top peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Let's Go Crazy / Take Me With U” by Prince And The Revolution / Prince And The Revolution Featuring Apollonia Kotero peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Never Understand” by The Jesus And Mary Chain peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Nightshift” by The Commodores peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “No Fool (For Love)” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “No Time To Cry” by Sisters Of Mercy peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Say You're Wrong” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shaft” by Eddy And The Soul Band peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Boys Of Summer” by Don Henley peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Who Comes To Boogie” by Little Benny And The Masters peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Tenderness” by General Public peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Never Ending Story” by Limahl peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Ti Amo” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Trust Me” by I'm Talking peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Rock The Box” by Sylvester peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Run To You” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Riddle” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Jozefien” by John Spencer peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Let's Go Crazy” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Steen stoal en sentiment” by Normaal peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Where Were You (When I Needed You)” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Yaki Taki Oowah!” by Gigantjes peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Give Me Your Love” by Fun Fun peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Nightshift” by The Commodores peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Such A Shame” by Talk Talk peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Why?” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Get Closer” by Valerie Dore peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sussudio” by Phil Collins peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Old Man Down The Road” by John Fogerty peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You're My Heart, You're My Soul” by Modern Talking peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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