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In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo”. Other Articles: TV Blimp
In 1980, Pink Floyd started a four-week run in the number one slot on the pop charts with their smash “Another Brick in the Wall.”
In 1980, Pink Floydʹs “Dark Side Of The Moon” at 303 weeks became the longest-charting rock album on Billboardʹs 200 top album chart of all time.
In 1980, R.C., “Come Back” by J. Geils Band peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Going Underground” by The Jam peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “How Do I Make You” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “The Second Time Around” by Shalamar peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, First Class Postage was raised from 15 cents to 18 cents.
In 1981, RCA put its “Selectra Vision” laser disc players on the market. Soon, the product was called “the Edsel of the entertainment field”. The units cost $500 and the videodisks about $15 each. The combination failed to catch the consumerʹs fancy. Pioneer also failed in a similar attempt years later.
In 1981, Russiansʹ Soyuz 39 is launched to Salyut Six — carries two cosmonauts (the first Mongolian) to Salyut Six.
In 1982, COVER OF PEOPLE The death of JOHN BELUSHI
In 1982, Diana Rossʹ first solo album for RCA, “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” goes platinum less than three months after its release.
In 1982, Joe Santos and Melissa Michaelsen star as a lousy dad and his precocious dropped-on-his-doorstep daughter in “Me and Maxx,” part of NBCʹs Must-Not-See TV lineup.
In 1982, The Beatles release the single “The Beatles Movie Medley/Iʹm Happy Just To Dance With You” in the U.S.
In 1982, The Beatles “Reel Music” LP was released in the U.S.A.
In 1982, The third Space Shuttle Mission, Columbia Three, was launched.
In 1982, “Pac-Man Fever” single by Buckner and Garcia was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, On General Hospital, Rick (Chris Robinson) operated on Crane Toliver, who had been shot by Robert while trying to escape. Meanwhile, Edward (David Lewis), Alan (Stuart Damon) and Monica (Leslie Charleson) demanded to know what Jimmy Lee (Steve Bond) did with Tolliver's papers. Note: Tolliver survived the surgery but died the next day of a heart attack.
In 1985, Clara Peller, the lady who said, “Whereʹs the Beef?” in those Wendyʹs hamburger ads, said this day, “Whereʹs My Final Paycheck?” She ended her relationship with Dave Thomas and company when she found the beef for a spaghetti sauce company.
In 1986, HBO launches boxingʹs heavyweight-title-unification-tournament.
In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bill Cosby”. Other Articles: Mel Fisher
In 1986, R.C., “(How To Be A) Millionaire” by ABC peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Beats So Lonely” by Charlie Sexton peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Iʹm Not The One” by The Cars peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “King For A Day” by Thompson Twins peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Nikita” by Elton John peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “These Dreams” by Heart peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, Trevor Berbick wins a unanimous 15-round decision over Pinklon Thomas in Las Vegas for the WBC heavyweight title.
In 1986, “Robin Of Sherwood”, TV Adventure; last aired on Showtime.
In 1987, A garbage barge, carrying 3,200 tons of refuse, left Islip, New York, on a six-month journey in search of a place to unload. (The barge was turned away by several states and three other countries until space was found back in Islip.)
In 1988, The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville's Music Row opened The Johnny Cash Exhibit. Cash opened the exhibition with one of the 'biggest parties ever' - the star-studded guest list included Emmylou Harris, Lynn Anderson, Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter, Sam Phillips and Bill Monroe.
In 1988, “Viva Hate” album by Morrissey was released
In 1989, After 29 years, NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced his retirement, pending the naming of a successor at the NFL annual meeting in Palm Desert, California. Following the announcement, AFC president Lamar Hunt and NFC president Wellington Mara announced the formation of a six-man search committee composed of Art Modell, Robert Parins, Dan Rooney, and Ralph Wilson. Hunt and Mara served as co-chairmen.
In 1985, "Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend" was released by Touchstone Films / Silver Screen Partners II; Bill L. Norton (director); Clifford Green, Ellen Green (screenplay); William Katt, Sean Young, Patrick McGoohan, Julian Fellowes, Kyalo Mativo, Hugh Quarshie, Olu Jacobs, Eddie Tagoe, Edward Hardwicke; Adventure, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1985, "Friday the 13th: A New Beginning" was released by Paramount Pictures; Danny Steinmann (director/screenplay); Martin Kitrosser, David Cohen (screenplay); Melanie Kinnaman, John Shepherd, Shavar Ross, Richard Young, Dick Wieand, Tiffany Helm, Juliette Cummins, Marco St. John, Jerry Pavlon, Carol Locatell, Debi Sue Voorhees, Vernon Washington, John Robert Dixon, Ron Sloan, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Jere Fields, Rebecca Wood, Bob DeSimone, Corey Parker, Anthony Barrile, William Caskey Swaim, Dominick Brascia, Mark Venturini, Richard Lineback, Ric Mangini, Corey Feldman, Tom Morga; Slasher; Live Action
In 1985, "The Last Dragon" was released by TriStar Pictures; Michael Schultz (director); Louis Venosta (screenplay); Taimak, Julius J. Carry III, Chris Murney, Leo O'Brien, Faith Prince, Glen Eaton, Vanity, Jim Moody, Mike Starr, Ernie Reyes, Jr., Esther Marrow, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Chazz Palminteri, William H. Macy, Carl Anthony Payne II, Thomas Ikeda, Jamal Mason, B.J. Barie, London Reyes, Lisa Loving, Jeffrey Dawson; Martial arts, Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "Porky's Revenge!" was released by 20th Century Fox; James Komack (director); Ziggy Steinberg (screenplay); Dan Monahan, Wyatt Knight, Tony Ganios, Mark Herrier, Kaki Hunter, Scott Colomby, Nancy Parsons, Chuck Mitchell, Eric Christmas, Kimberly Evenson, Bill Hindman, Nancy Hassinger, Rose McVeigh, Wendy Feign, Fred Buch, Ilse Earl, Ron Campbell, Mal Jones; Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "The Secret of the Sword" was released by Atlantic Releasing; Ed Friedman, Lou Kachivas, Marsh Lamore, Bill Reed, Gwen Wetzler (directors); Larry DiTillio, Bob Forward (screenplay); John Erwin, Melendy Britt, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, George DiCenzo, Erika Scheimer, Lou Scheimer; Adventure; Animation
In 1987, "Nutcracker: Money, Madness and Murder" was released by NBC / Warner Bros. Television / Green Arrow Productions; Paul Bogart (director); William Hanley (screenplay); Lee Remick, Tate Donovan, John Glover, Linda Kelsey, Frank Military, G.D. Spradlin, Inga Swenson, Elizabeth Wilson, David Ackroyd, Lee de Broux, Jonathan Frakes, Tony Musante, Robert Schenkkan, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Zina Bethune, Terrence Evans, Gerald Hiken, Thomas Hill, Charles Howerton, Don Starr, Joseph Whipp, Noble Willingham, Virginia Dale, Ned Bellamy, Frances Bergen, Lilyan Chauvin, Harris Laskawy, George McDaniel, Jack Rader, George Wallace, Ben Hartigan; Drama, Thriller; Live Action
In 1986, “(How To Be A) Millionaire” by ABC peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “All The Kings Horses” by The Firm (U.S.) peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Another Brick In The Wall” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Another Night” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Beat's So Lonely” by Charlie Sexton peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Come Back” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Girl With The Hungry Eyes” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Give It All You Got” by Chuck Mangione peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Heart's On Fire” by John Cafferty And The Beaver Brown Band peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “How Do I Make You” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I'm Not The One” by The Cars peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “In It For Love” by England Dan And John Ford Coley peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “In My Dreams” by Dokken peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “King For A Day” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Love On The Phone” by Suzanne Fellini peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Love's Only Love” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Loving You With My Eyes” by Starland Vocal Band peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” by Willie Nelson peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Night Moves” by Marilyn Martin peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Nikita” by Elton John Featuring George Michael And Nik Kershaw peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Now And Forever (You And Me)” by Anne Murray peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Outside My Window” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Secret Lovers” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Second Time Around” by Shalamar peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “These Dreams” by Heart peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Women” by Foreigner peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Another Brick In The Wall” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Buffalo To Boston” by Garfield peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Caravan Of Love” by Isley, Jasper, Isley peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Eurasian Eyes” by Corey Hart peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “For America” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Heart Of The City” by The Arrows peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hounds Of Love” by Kate Bush peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Thank You” by ZZ Top peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sara” by Starship peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “September Morn'” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Someone's Looking At You” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You Are The Light” by Harlequin peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪ “Hi-Ho Silver” by Jim Diamond peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Absolute Beginners” by David Bowie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Another Night” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Come Hell Or Waters High” by Dee C. Lee peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Cuba” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Digging Your Scene” by The Blow Monkeys peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Gandara” by Godiego peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Going Underground / Dreams Of Children” by The Jam peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Hello I Am Your Heart” by Bette Bright peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hey Don't Waste My Time” by The Walkers peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Hot Dog” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Can't Let You Go” by 52nd Street peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Like To Rock” by April Wine peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Imagination” by Chakk peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kiss” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Living In Another World” by Talk Talk peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Move Away” by Culture Club peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No One Is To Blame” by Howard Jones peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Honeythief” by Hipsway peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Theme From '9 1/2 Weeks' (I Do What I Do)” by John Taylor peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “This Time” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Tonight I'm Alright” by Narada Michael Walden peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Turn To The Sky” by March Violets peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Under A Raging Moon” by Roger Daltrey peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You've Got The Power” by Win peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “And She Was” by Talking Heads peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Death Defying” by Hoodoo Gurus peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Do That To Me One More Time / Deep In The Dark” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Déjà Vu / All The Time” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Gloria (English Version) / Gloria (Italian Version)” by Umberto Tozzi peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Have A Cigar / Money” by Rosebud peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Love You So Rebecca / Simple Kind Of Fella” by Johnny Chester And Hotspur peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Living In America” by James Brown peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Rhythm Of The City (5AD) / Rhythm Of The City (5AD)” by T.M. Singers / Peter Plus peaked at number 62 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sex And Fame” by Jump Incorporated peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Whole Of The Moon” by The Waterboys peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪ “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Baby Talks Dirty” by The Knack peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Close To The Bone” by Close To Home peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Didn't You Kill My Brother?” by Alexei Sayle peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Lost Weekend” by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sanctify Yourself” by Simple Minds peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stages” by ZZ Top peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Heaven I Need” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Lodgers” by The Style Council Featuring Dee C. Lee peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Working Class Man” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Fire Lake” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Fire Of Love” by Earth And Fire peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Get It” by Urban Heroes peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Love You So” by Next One peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Need A Lover” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Think It's Love” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I'll Never Love This Way Again” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “In de nacht ben jij gekomen” by Stella [NL] peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Jericho” by Simply Red peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Ladies Night” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Mother How Are You Today” by Maywood peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Repperdeklep” by Danny Boy [NL] peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sara” by Starship peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Shouldn't Have To Be Like That” by Fra Lippo Lippi peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Theme From 'Spetters'” by Kayak peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Tonight” by Ken Laszlo peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “With You I'm Born Again” by Billy Preston And Syreeta peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by Grant And Forsyth peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Absolute Beginners” by David Bowie peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “After The Love Has Gone” by Princess peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kiss” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Que sera mi vida (If You Should Go)” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Rym en dag” by Rock de Luxe peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Singing The Blues” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stranded” by Tone Norum peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Vi bor på landet” by Bröderna Djup peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1980, “D.I.S.C.O.” by Ottawan peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Desire” by Radiorama peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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