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In 1980, “And The Beat Goes On” single by The Whispers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1980, “Highway To Hell” album by AC/DC was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1980, “Letʹs Get Serious” album by Jermaine Jackson was released
In 1980, “The Whispers” album by The Whispers was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1981, Ralph Hinkley, a white guy with an afro, is chosen by The Aliens to save the planet Earth from destroying itself, with the help of an FBI agent, and a magic pair of red and black pajamas, and the suitʹs lost instruction manual. Barry McGuireʹs “Eve of Destruction” is the only thing that schoolteacher Ralph Hinkleyʹs car stereo can tune in. Sigh, if only he hadnʹt lost the instruction book. “The Greatest American Hero” takes flight for 45 episodes, only 40 of which are shown on ABC. DC Comics threatens to sue the creators of “The Greatest American Hero” because — believe it or not — they consider it too similar in concept to “Superman.”
In 1982, X-T-C singer Andy Partridge walked off stage during a concert in Paris after only 30 seconds. He had been a chronic sufferer of stage fright. The group only played one more show ever, in San Diego.
In 1983, 8:30 p.m./ET “At Ease” (ABC): Tony and Valentine (David Naughton, Jimmie Walker) plot to use the base computer for a computer-dating service, unaware that Major Hawkins (Richard Jaeckel) has a state-of-the-art security system in operation. Nancy Jane: Dori Brenner. Watson: Marj Dusay. Sandy: Kathleen Mulligan.
In 1983, John Andersonʹs “Swingin'” (say it with a twang!) entered the country charts
In 1988, NFL owners approved the transfer of the Cardinalsʹ franchise from Saint Louis to Phoenix.
In 1988, On General Hospital, realizing that Duke Lavery (Ian Buchanan) had been set up, Julian Jerome (Jason Culp) rushed off to help. He arrived just in time to save Duke but was shot in the crossfire.
In 1988, On One Life To Live, Tina and Max's wedding went up in smoke when the bride uttered Cord's name at the altar. Whoops!
In 1989, Comic Relief Three was held in Los Angeles. Its intent was to raise money for the homeless.
In 1989, George W. Bush led an investor group which bought controlling interest in the Texas Rangers.
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Oprah, Jackee, Robin Givens”. Other Articles: John Walsh, Brewster Place
In 1989, R.C., “Feels So Good” by Van Halen peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Funky Cold Medina” by Tone Loc entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1983, "High Road to China" was released by Warner Bros. / Umbrella Entertainment; Brian G. Hutton (director); Sandra Weintraub, S. Lee Pogostin (screenplay); Tom Selleck, Bess Armstrong, Jack Weston, Wilford Brimley, Robert Morley, Brian Blessed, Cassandra Gava, Michael Sheard, Lynda La Plante, Terry Richards, Robert Lee, Jeremy Child, Dino Shafeek, Anthony Chinn, Timothy Bateson, Wolf Kahler, Ric Young, Simon Prebble, Timothy Carlton, Sime Jagarinac, Domagoj Vukusic, Peggy Sirr, Shayur Mehta, Peter Llewellyn Williams, Hai Ching Lim, Chua Kahjoo, Zdenka Hersak, Marc Boyle, Kim Rook Teoh, Daniel Clucas, John Higginson; Adventure, Romance; Live action
In 1987, "Raising Arizona" was released by 20th Century Fox; Joel and Ethan Coen (directors/screenplay); Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson, John Goodman, William Forsythe, Sam McMurray, Frances McDormand, Randall "Tex" Cobb; Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1988, "D.O.A." was released by Touchstone Pictures; Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton (directors); Charles Edward Pogue (screenplay); Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Daniel Stern, Charlotte Rampling, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Neame, Robin Johnson, Robert Knepper, Brion James, Jack Kehoe, Jay Patterson; Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1988, "Little Nikita" was released by Columbia Pictures; Richard Benjamin (director); Bo Goldman, John Hill (screenplay); Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, Richard Jenkins, Caroline Kava, Richard Bradford, Richard Lynch, Loretta Devine, Lucy Deakins, Jerry Hardin, Ronald Guttman, Jacob Vargas, Brooke Theiss, Albert Fortell, Robert Madrid; Neo-Noir, Thriller; Live Action
In 1988, "The Milagro Beanfield War" was released by Universal Pictures; Robert Redford (director); John Nichols, David S. Ward (screenplay); Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sônia Braga, Julie Carmen, James Gammon, Melanie Griffith, John Heard, Carlos Riquelme, Daniel Stern, Christopher Walken, Chick Vennera, Freddy Fender, Tony Genaro, Jerry Hardin; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Alan Myerson (director); Stephen Curwick (screenplay); Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Leslie Easterbrook, Marion Ramsey, Janet Jones, Lance Kinsey, Matt McCoy, G. W. Bailey, George Gaynes, Tab Thacker, George R. Robertson, René Auberjonois, Archie Hahn, James Hampton, Ed Kovens, Scott Weinger, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Joe Del Campo, Jerry O'Connell, Paul Maslansky, Graham Smith; Action, Adventure; Live Action
In 1988, "Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw" was released by TriStar Pictures / Carolco Pictures; Pierre DeCelles (director); Jim Carlson, Terrence McDonnell (screenplay); Brennan Howard, B.J. Ward, Nancy Cartwright, Tony Longo, Ruth Buzzi, Hal Rayle, Cathy Cavadini, Greg Berg, Susan Silo, Frank Welker, Ashley Hall, Mark Vieha, George Rose, Wayne Scherzer, Janice Kawaye, Joey Dedio, James Swodec; Adventure; Animation
In 1988, "Stars and Bars" was released by Columbia Pictures; Pat O'Connor (director); William Boyd (screenplay); Daniel Day-Lewis, Harry Dean Stanton, Maury Chaykin, Joan Cusack, Keith David, Spalding Gray, Glenne Headly, Laurie Metcalf, Deirdre O'Connell, Will Patton, Martha Plimpton, Steven Wright; Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, “Don't Tell Me Lies” by Breathe peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Feels So Good” by Van Halen peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Halleluiah Man” by Love and Money peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Roni” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Won't Talk To Me” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Love In Your Eyes” by Eddie Money peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This Time” by Shanice Wilson With Kiara peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lost In Your Eyes” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dear God” by Midge Ure peaked at number 42 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dial My Heart” by The Boys peaked at number 75 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Driven Out” by The Fixx peaked at number 41 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lost In Your Eyes” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stop!” by Sam Brown peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tell Somebody” by Sass Jordan peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Love In Your Eyes” by Eddie Money peaked at number 20 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Walking Away” by Information Society peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When I'm With You” by Sheriff peaked at number 29 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You Got It” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “After Midnight” by 2 Brave peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Anti-Social” by Anthrax peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Black Is Black/Straight Out Of The Jungle” by Jungle Brothers and Ultimatum peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Bring Down The Moon” by Boy Meets Girl peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Can't Stay Away From You” by Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Celebrate The World” by Womack and Womack peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “High Rollers” by Ice-T peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Second That Emotion” by 10Db peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I'm Housin'” by EPMD peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Just A Little More” by Deluxe peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nothing Is Stronger Than Love” by Dare peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Now You're In Heaven” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rain Steam and Speed” by The Men They Couldn't Hang peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Reachin'” by Phase II peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stroke Of Luck” by James Lee Wild peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Surrender To Me” by Ann Wilson and Robin Zander peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Take Me” by Adult Net peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Golden Calf” by Prefab Sprout peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Hunter” by Clannad peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Wild Rover” by Stiff Little Fingers peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This Time” by Kiara peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Touch Me” by Brian Keith peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Vagabonds” by New Model Army peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Veronica” by Elvis Costello peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wanna Be Good Tonight” by Candi McKenzie peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “We'll Go Dreaming” by Judie Tzuke peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When I Grow Up” by Michelle Shocked peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Where Does The Time Go” by Julia Fordham peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “World Outside Your Window” by Tanita Tikaram peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Yo Yo Get Funky” by DJ Fast Eddie peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Soul Revival” by Johnny Diesel and The Injectors peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Waiting For A Star To Fall” by Boy Meets Girl peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “What I Am” by Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You'll Never Know” by 1927 peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Into Temptation” by Crowded House peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's Only Love” by Simply Red peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Train” by Holly Johnson peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Paradise City” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “What I Am” by Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand 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.
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.
In 1989, “Good Life” by Inner City peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Like A River” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Skin To Skin” by Harry Belafonte peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart” by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Two Hearts” by Phil Collins peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When A Girl Cries” by Bilgeri peaked at number 21 on the Austria 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.
In 1989, ✪✪ “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin peaked at number 29 on the France 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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