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In 1981, MCA releases The Oak Ridge Boysʹ “Elvira”
In 1983, Another new news magazine debuts on NBC. Lloyd Dobyns is the host of “Monitor.” Unfortunately, few viewers will monitor the show, and it will be gone in a year.
In 1983, U2's “War” enters the British LP chart at number one.
In 1984, On General Hospital, Bobbie (Jacklyn Zeman) was shocked when she realized the woman dead on arrival patient brought into the hospital was Lesley Webber (Denise Alexander). Rick (Chris Robinson) was horrified when Ramsey broke the news to him that Leslie's car skidded of the icy road killing her instantly. Alexander left the show when contract negotiations broke off. Angry fans pickted the studio, upset that the writers killed off Leslie. In 1996, the series un-killed her and wrote the character back on. Explanation: Stefan Cassadine kept Leslie drugged in a catatonic state.
In 1984, “1984” album by Van Halen was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1985, Larry Bird of the NBAʹs Boston Celtics scored a club record 60 points in a 126-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Bird broke the record previously held by teammate, Kevin McHale who scored 56 points just nine days earlier.
In 1985, “Centerfield” album by John Fogerty was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1985, “Sheʹs So Unusual” album by Cyndi Lauper was certified Multi Platinum 4.00 by the RIAA
In 1986, Julia Campbell (Courtney Capwell) and Terry Davis (Madeline Laurent) made their first appearances on Santa Barbara. Courtney and Madeline arrived in Santa Barbara for Mason's wedding.
In 1986, On Guiding Light, Claire (Susan Pratt) was determined not to let "those Bauers" take her baby. "Poor little Maureen isn't woman enough to have her own baby so she's trying to steal mine," Claire told Maureen (Ellen Dolan) and Ed (Richard Van Vleet).
In 1986, Susan Butcher becomes the first woman to win the 1,863-kilometer (1158-mile) Iditarod Sled Dog race in the Alaskan wilderness.
In 1987, On One Life to Live, Viki was diagnosed with an aneurysm. During her subsequent operation to remove it, she had an out-of-body experience that brought her to heaven where she had a reunion with her first love and former husband, Joe.
In 1988, On Days of our Lives, the Riverfront Knifer murdered Janice Barnes (Elizabeth Storm).
In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lucy and Desi, Alf, M*A*S*H, Cheers”. Other Articles: Carroll OʹConnor, Diana Canova
In 1988, R.C., “Be Still My Beating Heart” by Sting peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Just Like Paradise” by David Lee Roth peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Love Overboard” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Magic Carpet Ride” by Bardeax peaked at #81 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Talking Back To The Night” by Steve Winwood peaked at #57 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, "Parasite" was released by Embassy Pictures; Charles Band (director); Michael Shoob, Alan J. Adler, Frank Levering (screenplay); Robert Glaudini, Demi Moore, Luca Bercovici, Cherie Currie, Vivian Blaine, Tom Villard, Freddy Moore, James Davidson, Al Fann; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action
In 1982, "Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Joe Layton (director); Paul Mooney, Richard Pryor (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Jesse Jackson, Gene Cross, Julie Hampton; Stand-Up Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "Dead Man Out" was released by HBO Showcase; Richard Pearce (director); Ron Hutchinson (screenplay); Danny Glover, Rubén Blades, Larry Block, Tom Atkins, Samuel L. Jackson; Crime; Live Action
In 1988, “Be Still My Beating Heart” by Sting peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Burning Heart” by Vandenberg peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ever Since The World Began” by Tommy Shaw peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Just Like Paradise” by David Lee Roth peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Keep It Tight” by Single Bullet Theory peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Overboard” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Magic Carpet Ride” by Bardeux peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Talking Back To The Night” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Thinking Of You” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Be Still My Beating Heart” by Sting peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, ⏺ “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Can't Stay Away From You” by Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 18 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Crying Out Loud For Love” by The Box peaked at number 40 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Magic (In Your Eyes)” by FM peaked at number 52 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Say You Will” by Foreigner peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys featuring Dusty Springfield peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “A Hazy Shade Of Winter” by The Bangles peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “All Night Long” by Peter Murphy peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Baby, Come To Me” by Patti Austin and James Ingram peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Birth School Work Death” by Godfathers peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Burning Like A Flame” by Dokken peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Cath / Will She Always Be Waiting” by The Bluebells peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Communication” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Crazy” by Icehouse peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Doctorin' The House” by Coldcut featuring Yazz and The Plastic Population peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Eyes Of Ice” by Scarlet Party peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “For A Friend” by The Communards peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Free As A Bird” by Supertramp peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Gale Force Wind” by Microdisney peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Genetic Engineering” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Get Loose” by Evelyn King peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Gimme Hope Jo'Anna” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Going Home: Theme Of The Local Hero” by Mark Knopfler peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Goodgroove” by Derek B peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hangin'” by Chic peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hit Mix” by Suburban Boys peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “How Can We Ease The Pain” by Maxi Priest and Beres Hammond peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “How Men Are” by Aztec Camera peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Walk The Earth” by Voice Of The Beehive peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'm All Shook Up” by Spoonie Gee peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “If I Should Fall From Grace With God” by The Pogues peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Live My Life” by Boy George peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lovey Dovey” by Tony Terry peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Make My Heart Fly” by The Proclaimers peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Midnight Summer Dream” by The Stranglers peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Be The Same” by Breakfast Club peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Numbers / Barriers” by Soft Cell peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Numb” by Icicle Works peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Phone Home” by Jonny Chingas peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Raw” by Big Daddy Kane peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ride Like The Wind” by Saxon peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rock The Boat” by Forrest peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Should've Known Better” by Richard Marx peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Simple Simon” by Mantronix peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Telephone Operator” by Pete Shelley peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “That's The Way It Is” by Mel and Kim peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Together Forever” by Rick Astley peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “We've Got Tonight” by Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New” by Jimmy Roselli peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Why D'Ya Lie To Me” by Spider peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Dragnet '88” by The Art Of Noise peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “If You Wanna Be Happy” by Rocky Sharpe and The Replays peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bury Me Deep In Love” by The Triffids peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Devil Inside” by INXS peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Guess I'll Always Love You / Rock My Plimsoul” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Wanna Do It With You / Heaven” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Little Thing Called Love / We R In Control” by Neil Young peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Should've Known Better” by Richard Marx peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Straight To Hell / Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Tide Is Turning (After Live Aid)” by Roger Waters peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Father Figure” by George Michael peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Want To Be Your Property” by Blue Mercedes peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “That Lucky Old Sun” by The Radars peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Other Guy” by Little River Band peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Touched By The Hand Of God” by New Order peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Under The Boardwalk” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Welcome To The Club” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Can't Hurry Love” by Phil Collins peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Got Me Spinning” by Booker T. Jones peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Come Into My Life” by Joyce Sims peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “De tijger is los” by Peter en zijn Rockets peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ella elle l'a” by France Gall peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “ET + Elliot” by Melchior peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Can Hear Music” by José [NL] peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Want To Be Your Man” by Roger (U.S.) peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Instinctual” by Imagination peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Jack Is Back” by Earth and Fire peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss and Tell” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Lovers Of A Kind” by Pussycat peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Man In The Mirror” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Nature Boy” by Central Line peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “New Year's Day” by U2 peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Pa” by Doe Maar peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Such Luck” by Daniël Sahuleka peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Last Time” by Agnetha Fältskog peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Wind (Ay, Ay, Ay, Maria)” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tired Of Getting Pushed Around” by 2 Men, A Drum Machine and A Trumpet peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Van alle kinderen op de wereld zou ik de vader willen zijn” by Henny Huisman peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Welcome To Heartlight” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When Will I Be Famous?” by Bros peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Angel Eyes (Home and Away)” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stanna hos dej” by Orup and Karin Wistrand peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Got My Mind Set On You” by George Harrison peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “If You Let Me Stay” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 46 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “She's Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze featuring Wendy Fraser peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Best” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When Will I Be Famous?” by Bros peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Down Under” by Men At Work peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Our House” by Madness peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heatseeker” by AC/DC peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “House Arrest” by Krush peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Julian” by Mandy Winter peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Shoot Your Shot” by Divine peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stop For A Minute” by Sandra peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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