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In 1980, Pink Floydʹs “Dark Side Of The Moon” spent its 303rd week in the U.S. albums chart, thus beating the record set by Carole Kingʹs “Tapestry”.
In 1980, R.C., “The Spirit Of Radio” by Rush peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl” by Spinners peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, Sabrina Spellman (TV character portrayed by Melissa Joan Hart) was born according to an I.D. (purposely fake so she can mix in the mortal world) seen on her series “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.”
In 1982, CBS aired the first daytime episode of Capitol. Created by Stephen and Elinor Karpf, and from John Conboy Productions, Capitol new daily drama on CBS since The Young and the Restless. The series starred Rory Calhoun, Carolyn Jones, Ed Nelson and Constance Towers. It followed the public lives and private ambitions of two warring Washington families, the McCandlesses and the Cleggs. Between the two families, they were into everything, from politics and medicine to sports and television. The show premiered on Friday, March 26, in a one-hour primetime special after Dallas.
In 1982, Dolly Parton released her twenty-fourth solo studio album Heartbreak Express. The album returned Parton to a more fully realized country sound (a process she had begun on the previous year's 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs), after her late 1970s pop recordings.
In 1982, The oldest soap opera on network television to date, “Search for Tomorrow”, made a big change this day. It jumped from CBS, where it grew in popularity for 30 years, to the daytime schedule on NBC. During the change, the program, owned and sponsored by Proctor and Gamble, continued right along with the soap, going from the one network to the other the following day. The company wanted the program in its regular 12:30 p.m. Eastern time slot and CBS had other plans. So, NBC agreed to the 12:30 time and “Search” became an NBC property until the show was canceled in 1986. Lots of celebs have been featured on “Search for Tomorrow” including: Don Knotts, Sandy Duncan, Lee Grant, Tom Ewell, Roy Scheider and Hal Linden.
In 1982, The second Annual Razzie Awards took place, Presented at an Oscar Night Pot Luck Party. WORST PICTURE: MOMMIE DEAREST (Paramount) Frank Yablans, producer. WORST ACTOR: Klinton Spillsbury, LEGEND OF THE LONE RANGER. WORST ACTRESS: Bo Derk, TARZAN THE APE MAN (Tie), Faye Deunaway, MOMMIE DEAREST (Tie). WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Steve Forrest, MOMMIE DEAREST. WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Diana Scarwid, MOMMIE DEAREST. WORST DIRECTOR: Michael Cimino, HEAVENʹS GATE. WORST SCREENPLAY: MOMMIE DEAREST. WORST NEW STAR: Klinton Spillsbury, LEGEND OF THE LONE RANGER. WORST 'ORIGINAL' SONG: “Baby Talk” from PATERNITY. WORST MUSICAL SCORE: LEGEND OF THE LONE RANGER.
In 1982, “Chariots of Fire” wins the 54th Academy Awards. There, everybody ran verry slowly while that song played. Meryl Streep and Ben Kingsley wins.
In 1984, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. approved TV broadcasts in stereo. Still, watching all those reality shows in stereo just doesnʹt make them any better.
In 1984, “Somebodyʹs Watching Me” album and single by Rockwell both were certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, A day that will live in infamy for true NFL and in particular Baltimore Colts fans, Colts owner Robert Irsay, in the middle of the night, has 15 moving vans loaded up with team equipment and records and moved to Indianapolis. This after city and state officials had agreed to meet Irsayʹs demands. But Irsay had apparently met with Indianapolis officials privately in constructing the deal that would mean the demise of the Baltimore Colts and birth of the Indianapolis Colts.
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Cruz Castillo (A Martinez) was surprised when he met Channing Capwell's former lover, Lindsay Smith (Joel Bailey), and "Lindsay" was a man.
In 1985, Wayne Gretsky broke his own NHL season record with his 126th assist.
In 1985, “Desperately Seeking Susan,” an American comedy-drama film directed by Susan Seidelman and starring Rosanna Arquette, Aidan Quinn and Madonna, opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1985, The North American Soccer League suspends operations.
In 1986, Beatle records officially went on sale in Russia.
In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “Sexual Harassment”. Other Articles: TV Stereo, Katharine Hepburn
In 1986, R.C., “Live Is Life” by Opus peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Living Doll” by Cliff Richard and The Young Ones peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco peaked at number one on the pop singles chart, it was parodied into “Rock Me Jerry Lewis”.
In 1986, R.C., “This Could Be The Night” by Loverboy peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Comic Relief”, TV Event, HBOʹs charity special for the homeless, aired for free in some cable systems to maximize the viewing audience potential.
In 1987, 03 x 29 = 87
In 1987, The Seventh Annual Razzie Awards were presented at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Blossom Ballroom, WORST PICTURE: HOWARD THE DUCK (Universal) Gloria Katz, producer (Tie) and UNDER THE CHERRY MOON (Warner Bros.) Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo and Steve Fargnoli, producers (Tie). WORST ACTOR: Prince, UNDER THE CHERRY MOON. WORST ACTRESS: Madonna, SHANGHAI SURPRISE. WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Jerome Benton, UNDER THE CHERRY MOON. WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Dom deLuise (As Aunt Kate) HAUNTED HONEYMOON. WORST DIRECTOR: Prince, UNDER THE CHERRY MOON. WORST SCREENPLAY: HOWARD THE DUCK. WORST NEW STAR: The Six Guys and Gals in The Duck Suit, HOWARD THE DUCK. WORST 'ORIGINAL' SONG: “Love or Money” from UNDER THE CHERRY MOON. WORST VISUAL EFFECTS: HOWARD THE DUCK. Prince won eight “Razzies” for worst achievement in movie making.
In 1987, Wrestlemania III: Hulk Hogan took eleven minutes, 43 seconds to pin Andre the Giant before 93,136 “Wrestlemania III” fans at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. The event was the biggest indoor sports/entertainment promotion ever. 2.5 million people watched on Pay-Per-View TV, as well.
In 1988, “Even Worse” album by “Weird Al” Yankovic was released
In 1988, “Heʹs The DJ, Iʹm The Rapper” album by Dj Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince was released
In 1989, Snow White and her “blind date for the evening,” Rob Lowe, welcome an audience of 1.5 billion people to the Academy Awards with a surreal rendition of Credence Clearwater Revivalʹs “Proud Mary,” ending with the girl being tossed atop a giant mound of popcorn. Ms. Whiteʹs parents at the Disney corporation are less than pleased by the unauthorized dance number, and failing to receive a publicly demanded apology, sue the Academy asking for unspecified damages for copyright infringement, unfair competition and dilution of business reputation.
In 1989, The film, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” wins an Academy Award (Film Editing). The film, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” wins an Academy Award (Visual Effects). The film, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” wins an Academy Award (Sound Effects Editing). Richard Williams receives an Academy Award (Special Achievement Award) for Animation Direction of the film, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”.
In 1989, The Ninth Annual Razzie Awards were presented at The Hollywood Palace on Oscar Night. WORST PICTURE: COCKTAIL (Touchstone) Ted Field and Robert W. Cort, producers. WORST ACTOR: Sylvester Stallone, RAMBO III. WORST ACTRESS: Liza Minnelli, ARTHUR 2: ON THE ROCKS and RENT-A-COP. WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Dan Aykroyd, CADDYSHACK II. WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Kristy McNichol, TWO MOON JUNCTION. WORST DIRECTOR: Blake Edwards, SUNSET (Tie), Stewart Raffill, MAC AND ME (Tie) WORST SCREENPLAY: COCKTAIL. WORST NEW STAR: Ronald McDonald (As Himself) MAC AND ME. WORST 'ORIGINAL' SONG: “Jack Fresh” from CADDYSHACK II.
In 1985, "Desperately Seeking Susan" was released by Orion Pictures; Susan Seidelman (director); Leora Barish (screenplay); Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum, Robert Joy, Laurie Metcalf, Anna Levine, Will Patton, Peter Maloney, Steven Wright, John Turturro, Anne Carlisle, José Angel Santana, Giancarlo Esposito, Richard Hell, Rockets Redglare, Annie Golden, Richard Edson, Ann Magnuson, John Lurie, Victor Argo, Shirley Stoler, Arto Lindsay, Kim Chan, Michael Badalucco, Carol Leifer, Eddy, David and Robert; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1985, "King David" was released by Paramount Pictures; Bruce Beresford (director); Andrew Birkin, James Costigan (screenplay); Richard Gere, Edward Woodward, Alice Krige, Denis Quilley, Niall Buggy, Cherie Lunghi, Hurd Hatfield, Jack Klaff, John Castle, Tim Woodward, David de Keyser, Simon Dutton, Jean-Marc Barr, George Eastman, Arthur Whybrow, Christopher Malcolm, Valentine Pelka, Gina Bellman, James Coombes, Jason Carter, Aïché Nana, Ishia Bennison, Marino Masé, Anton Alexander, Tomás Milián, John Barrard, John Gabriel, Lorenzo Piani, David Graham, John Hallam, Ian Sears, Ned Vukovic, James Lister, Genevieve Allenbury, Massimo Sarchielli, Jenny Lipman, Roberto Renna, Michael Müller, Mark Drewry, Nicholas van der Weide, Shimon Avidan, Peter Frye, David George, Nicola Di Gioia; Epic, Historical, Drama; Live Action
In 1985, "Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment" was released by Warner Bros.; Jerry Paris (director); Barry W. Blaustein, David Sheffield (screenplay); Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Bruce Mahler, Colleen Camp, Art Metrano, Marion Ramsey, Howard Hesseman, George Gaynes, Peter Van Norden, Ed Herlihy, Lance Kinsey, George R. Robertson, Tim Kazurinsky, Arthur Batanides, Jackie Joseph, Andrew Paris, Jennifer Darling, Lucy Lee Flippin, Jason Hervey, Diana Bellamy, Rich Hall, Bobcat Goldthwait; Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "The Slugger's Wife" was released by Columbia Pictures; Hal Ashby (director); Neil Simon (screenplay); Michael O'Keefe, Rebecca De Mornay, Martin Ritt, Randy Quaid, Cleavant Derricks, Lisa Langlois, Loudon Wainwright III, Georgann Johnson, Lynn Whitfield, Danny Tucker; Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1980, “Don't Cry For Me Argentina” by Festival peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Even It Up” by Heart peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “High On Your Love” by Debbie Jacobs peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Him” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Engineer” by Animotion peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Live Is Life” by Opus peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Love On A Shoestring” by The Captain and Tennille peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No Easy Way Out” by Robert Tepper peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Survive” by Jimmy Buffett peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Spirit Of Radio” by Rush peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “This Could Be The Night” by Loverboy peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Three Times In Love” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Whisper In The Dark” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl (medley)” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ⏺🤣 “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Kinda Kute” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Now and Forever (You and Me)” by Anne Murray peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “She Sells Sanctuary” by The Cult peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “These Dreams” by Heart peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “This Could Be The Night” by Loverboy peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Yes, I'm Ready” by Teri DeSario With K.C. peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “All I Ever Wanted” by Santana peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Another Nail In My Heart” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Bear Cage” by The Stranglers peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Both Sides Now / Dare To Dream” by Viola Wills peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Do You Remember Me?” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Echo Beach” by Martha and The Muffins peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Holiday Suite” by Simon May peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Can't Hold Back” by Survivor peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It's All Gone” by Chris Rea peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Just Like That” by Gemini peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Let Me Rock You” by Kandidate peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Comes Quickly” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Is War” by Brilliant peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Love Patrol” by The Dooleys peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “No One Driving” by John Foxx peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” by Mint Juleps peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rock and Roll Gypsy” by Saxon peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stick Around” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sweetest Thing” by Gene Loves Jezebel peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Talk To Me” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Spirit Of Radio” by Rush peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” by Angelic Upstarts peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Living Doll” by Comic Relief Presents Cliff Richard and The Young Ones featuring Hank Marvin peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “That's The Way The Money Goes” by M peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Get 'Em Going Cabes / Cabe's Theme” by Ken Walther peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “He's My Number One / Count Me Out” by Christie Allen peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Go To Pieces / Who Does Lisa Like” by Rachel Sweet peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Have A Dream / Take A Chance On Me (Recorded Live At Wembley)” by ABBA peaked at number 64 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Ride The Night Away” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stairway To Heaven” by FAR Corporation peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Stillsane / Sadie Says” by Carolyne Mas peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Third Time Lucky (First Time I Was A Fool) / Love In Motion” by Foghat peaked at number 86 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Under Fire / Don't Look Back” by Jackie peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, ⏺🤣 “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time) / What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor” by Duffy's Band peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Drac's Back / Carry On Sharon” by Andy Forray peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Fire Lake” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Gangsters” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Life's What You Make It” by Talk Talk peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “London Calling” by The Clash peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Off The Wall” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rise” by PiL (Public Image Limited) peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Sara” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, ⏺🤣 “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, ⏺🤣 “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Grace Jones peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Rock Lobster” by The B-52's peaked at number 38 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, “After The Love Has Gone” by Princess peaked at number 8 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, ⏺ “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 11 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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