In 1980, The nationʹs seven-year-olds rejoice as the battle against the Cyclons continues on Earth in “Galactica 1980.” While the revamped series take place 30 years later, Lorne Greeneʹs hair remains the same brilliant shade of white.
In 1981, Only about a dozen or so fans showed up for a second-night concert starring U2 in Los Angeles after an advertising mistake resulted in no announcement of the added show, nor any promotional materials hyping it.
In 1982, Writer Chris Elliott makes his second on-air appearance on “Late Night with David Letterman,” the first being the night before (3/15/82) dressed in an “urban disguise.” For inexplicable reasons, on the previous night the segment was blacked out from the entire Eastern Seaboard feed. It was during this appearance that it dawned on Chris that as long as you can make Letterman laugh, thatʹs all it took to be on the show. And he soon tries try to find any excuse possible to disrupt the show — thus The Conspiracy Guy, The Panicky Guy, The Guy Under the Seats, The Fugitive Guy, The Regulator Guy, and Marlon Brando.
In 1983, Eight p.m./ET “High Performance” (ABC): A TV news executive hires the team to rescue his reporter, whose cover was blown after he infiltrated a survivalist group stockpiling illegal weapons. Blue: Jack Scalia. Kate: Lisa Hartman. Shane: Rick Edwards.
In 1984, On Ryan's Hope, Johnny (Bernard Barrow) and Maeve Ryan (Helen Gallagher) accepted a check for $40,000 to help rebuild Ryan's Bar. Maeve sang "Danny Boy" in celebration.
In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lauren Tewes”. Other Articles: Rene Enriquez, Double Trouble
In 1985, R.C., “Relax” (remix) by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Save A Prayer” by Duran Duran peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, “A Chorus Line” played performance number 4,000 this night at New Yorkʹs famed Shubert Theatre on Broadway. The show originally opened in July, 1975, and became the longest-running show to light up the Great White Way in September, 1983.
In 1985, “People” magazine listed the top 57 money-making show biz stars on this day. At the pinnacle was Paul McCartney, former Beatle and leader of the group Wings, whose music empire was said to be worth $500 million. Bob Hope made the list — with a worth of about $200 million.
In 1987, Frankie Goes To Hollywood breaks up.
In 1987, On Another World, the serial killer murdered belly dancer named Josie and stashed her body in a car trunk
In 1987, “Bostonia” magazine printed an English translation of Albert Einsteinʹs last high school report card. The brain behind the “Theory of Relativity” did “relatively” well — with an “A” in math (of course) — but a “D” in French.
In 1984, "Tank" was released by Universal Pictures / Lorimar Productions; Marvin J. Chomsky (director); Dan Gordon (screenplay); James Garner, G. D. Spradlin, Shirley Jones, C. Thomas Howell, Jenilee Harrison, James Cromwell, Dorian Harewood, Mark Herrier, Sandy Ward, John Hancock, Guy Boyd, Randy Bass; Action, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1985, “Follow Your Heart” by Triumph peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Look My Way” by Vels peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Piece By Piece” by The Tubes peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Roxanne, Roxanne” by UTFO peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Save A Prayer” by Duran Duran peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Turn Up The Radio” by Autograph peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Send Me” by The Manhattans peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shades of '45” by Gary O' peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Storm Before The Calm” by Luba peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Ain't That Always The Way” by Paul Quinn peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Breaking Up My Heart” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Contract Of The Heart” by Spelt Like This peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Electric Boogaloo” by Ollie and Jerry peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Falling Angels Riding” by David Essex peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Forever Man” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Howling At The Moon” by The Ramones peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Ignore The Machine” by Alien Sex Fiend peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “In My House” by The Mary Jane Girls peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Inner City Blues” by Working Week peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “It Hurts” by The Lotus Eaters peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Material Girl” by Madonna peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Method Of Modern Love” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Party Time” by Kurtis Blow peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Run To Me” by Dionne Warwick and Barry Manilow peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Tears Idle Tears” by Vision peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Temptation” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Last Kiss” by David Cassidy peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Boys Of Summer” by Don Henley peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Old Man Down The Road” by John Fogerty peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Loverboy” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Magic (What She Do)” by DD Smash peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “On The Wings Of A Nightingale” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Solid” by Ashford and Simpson peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “This Is My Night” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You're The Inspiration” by Chicago peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, ✪✪ “You Think You're A Man” by Divine peaked at number 27 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, “Ein weißes Blatt'l Papier” by Relax peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Kumm ma mit kane Ausreden mehr” by Wolfgang Ambros and André Heller peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shout” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Teardrops” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Old Man Down The Road” by John Fogerty peaked at number 12 on the Austria 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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