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The 80's Datebook for March 11

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In 1980, Willie Nelson was at #1 on the Country music charts with "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys" which was featured on the soundtrack to the 1979 film The Electric Horseman. The song gave Nelson his fifth #1 on the country chart.

In 1980, “Dionne” album by Dionne Warwick was certified Platinum by the RIAA. It contains the hit Deja-Vu. It contains the hit Deja-Vu. It contains the hit Deja-Vu. It contains the hit Deja-Vu. It contains the hit Deja-Vu.

In 1980, “M*A*S*Hʹs” Larry Gelbart attempts a new kind of sitcom on NBC with no theme song, no easy laughs, no laugh track and only handwritten credits for the series “United States.” The “dramedy” — a modern look at the family life starring Beau Bridges and Helen Shaver — not only has no studio audience, it has no viewing audiences well, and it becomes one of the lowest rated series of the year.

In 1982, On One Life to Live, Peter was killed in a car crash while racing home to break some bad news to his wife, Jenny. That bad news? Mary Vernon wasnʹt Jennyʹs baby, but Katrinaʹs!

In 1985, DJs around the U.S. began questioning listeners to see which ones could name the 46 pop music stars that appeared on the smash hit “We Are The World”. The song, airing first on this day as a single, contains a “whoʹs who” of contemporary pop music.

In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Mason Capwell (Lane Davies) interrupted C.C. (Charles Bateman) and Gina's (Linda Gibboney) wedding.

In 1986, It was one million days since the traditional date of the foundation of Rome, March 21 753 B.C.

In 1986, Popsicle announced its plan to end the traditional twin-stick frozen treat for a flatter, one-stick model.

In 1987, Houston Knights, TV Crime Drama, first went on the air.

In 1987, “Raising Arizona” starring Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1989, R.C., “I Beg Your Pardon” by Kon Kan peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. Part of it was stolen from Lynn Andersonʹs “Rose Garden”.

In 1989, R.C., “Paradise City” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number three on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “The White Stuff”.

In 1989, “COPS”, TV Crime Drama; debut on Fox as a regular series.

In 1983, "10 to Midnight" was released by Cannon Films; J. Lee Thompson (director/screenplay); William Roberts (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Lisa Eilbacher, Andrew Stevens, Gene Davis, Geoffrey Lewis, Wilford Brimley, Robert F. Lyons, Bert Williams, Ola Ray, Kelly Preston, Cosie Costa, Jeana Tomasina, June Gilbert, Sam Chew Jr., Larry Caruso, Anne Lockhart; Crime, Horror, Thriller; Live action

In 1983, "Trenchcoat" was released by Buena Vista Distribution; Michael Tuchner (director); Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman (screenplay); Margot Kidder, Robert Hays, David Suchet, Gila von Weitershausen, Ronald Lacey, John Justin, Leopoldo Trieste, Jennifer Darling, Kevork Malikyan, Vic Tablian, Daniel Faraldo; Action, Comedy; Live action

In 1988, "Masquerade" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Bob Swaim (director); Dick Wolf (screenplay); Rob Lowe, Meg Tilly, Kim Cattrall, Doug Savant, John Glover, Dana Delany, Bernie McInerney, Maeve McGuire, Boz Scaggs, Dick Wolf, Erik Holland, Brian Davies, Barton Heyman, Bill Lopatto, Pirie MacDonald, Ira Wheeler, Timothy Langfield, Karen McLaughlin, Nada Rowand, Edwin Bordo, Bruce Tuthill, James Caulfield, Henry Ravelo; Romance, Mystery, Thriller; Live Action

In 1988, "Off Limits" was released by 20th Century Fox; Christopher Crowe (director/screenplay); Jack Thibeau (screenplay); Willem Dafoe, Gregory Hines, Fred Ward, Amanda Pays, Scott Glenn, Lim Kay Tong, David Alan Grier, Keith David, Raymond O'Connor, Richard Brooks, Thuy Ann Luu, Richard Lee Reed, Woody Brown; Action, Thriller; Live Action

In 1988, "Pulse" was released by Columbia Pictures; Paul Golding (director/screenplay); Cliff De Young, Roxanne Hart, Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, Charles Tyner, Dennis Redfield, Robert Romanus, Myron Healey, Michael Rider, Jean Sincere, Terry Beaver, Greg Norberg, Tim Russ; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1988, "Stand and Deliver" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Ramón Menéndez (director/screenplay); Tom Musca (screenplay); Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto, Andy García, Ingrid Oliu, Carmen Argenziano, Vanessa Marquez, Lydia Nicole, James Victor, Estelle Harris, Virginia Paris, Will Gotay; Drama; Live Action

In 1988, "Vice Versa" was released by Columbia Pictures; Brian Gilbert (director); Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais (screenplay); Judge Reinhold, Fred Savage, Corinne Bohrer, Swoosie Kurtz, David Proval, Jane Kaczmarek, William Prince, Beverly Archer, Richard Kind, Elya Baskin, James Hong, Ajay Naidu, Jane Lynch, Gloria Gifford, Harry Murphy, Kevin O'Rourke, Chip Lucia, Jason Late, P.J. Brown; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Can You Stand The Rain” by New Edition peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Dear God” by Midge Ure peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Beg Your Pardon (Rose Garden)” by Kon Kan peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Paradise City” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Surrender To Me” by Ann Wilson And Robin Zander peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Stop!” by Sam Brown peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “All She Wants Is” by Duran Duran peaked at number 42 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Cryin'” by Vixen peaked at number 91 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Wanna Have Some Fun” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 16 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My Heart Can't Tell You No” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Perfect” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 58 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “What I Am” by Edie Brickell And The New Bohemians peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Be Here” by Clive Griffin peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Blow The House Down” by Living In A Box peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Cryin'” by Vixen peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Don't Take My Mind On A Trip” by Boy George peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Everlasting Love” by Howard Jones peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Help!” by Bananarama And Lananeeneenoonoo peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I'm Riffin (English Rasta)” by MC Duke peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Mean Man” by W.A.S.P. peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Nothing Has Been Proved” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Save Up All Your Tears” by Robin Beck peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “This Is Ska” by Longsy D peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Too Many Broken Hearts” by Jason Donovan peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Turn Up The Bass” by Tyree Featuring Kool Rock Steady peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Wages Day” by Deacon Blue peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Who Wants To Be The Disco King?” by The Wonder Stuff peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley (Free Baby)” by Will To Power peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “It's Only Love” by Simply Red peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Music Goes Round My Head” by The Saints peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Denis” by Blondie peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Fine Time” by New Order peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Like The Way I Do” by Melissa Etheridge peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Harder I Try” by Brother Beyond peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Last Of The Famous International Playboys” by Morrissey peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “You Got It” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Anything For You” by Gloria Estefan And The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Like A Locomotion” by Bam To Bam Bam peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Wild Thing” by Tone Loc peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “I Was Lucky” by So What! peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1989, “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Sista morgonen” by Niklas Strömstedt peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Living Years” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Vi har bara varandra” by Tomas di Leva peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, ✪ “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “La fête au village” by Les Musclés peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Le soleil donne” by Laurent Voulzy peaked at number 21 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Pump Up The Flim Flam” by Tolga "Flim Flam" Balkan peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “T'embrasser à Mexico” by Boom Boom And Les Tequilas peaked at number 45 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Loco-Motion” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Party” by Kraze peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Fine Time” by Yazz peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “In The Air Tonight ('88 Remix)” by Phil Collins peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Love Train” by Holly Johnson peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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