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The 80's Datebook for March 30

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In 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot and seriously injured outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by gunman John W. Hinckley Jr., who also wounded White House news secretary James Brady, a Secret Service agent, and a District of Columbia police officer, but recovered quickly and joked about his ruined suit. As Reagan is wheeled into surgery, he quips to the doctors, “Please tell me youʹre Republicans.” Hinckley wanted to impress actress Jodie Foster. Hinckley was later found NOT guilty by reason of insanity.

In 1982, “Taxi”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC, moved to NBC.

In 1983, A jury in Santa Monica, California, decided that Groucho Marxʹs companion, Erin Fleming, had defrauded the late comedian. The Marx Estate was awarded nearly half a million dollars, but the amount was later reduced to $221,000.

In 1983, Basketball player, Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, set a regular season, Boston Celtic, scoring record this night as he pumped in 53 points. The record stayed intact until 1985 when Bird broke his own record with a 60-point performance on March 12.

In 1983, On Days of Our Lives, Tony and Anna got married.

In 1984, On General Hospital, Holly Sutton (Emma Samms) attended the Avalon spa opening. Meanwhile, Blackie Parrish (John Stamos) sat in a jail cell after being arrested for stealing a song.

In 1984, “Greystroke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes,” opened in movie theaters.

In 1984, “Romancing The Stone” starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1984, “We Got It Made”, TV Comedy, last aired on NBC, syndicated 1987-88. Guess they never got it made on NBC.

In 1985, R.C., “Forever Young” by Alphaville peaked at #93 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Lovergirl” by Teena Marie peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “One More Night” by Phil Collins peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Second Nature” by Dan Hartman peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, To promote an upcoming “Wrestlemania” appearance, Mr. T and Hulk Hogan host “Saturday Night Live,” which also features appearances from wrestlers Rowdy Roddy Piper and “Mr. Wonderful” as well as Steve Landesberg, and of course Liberace.

In 1985, “CBS Storybreak”, TV Childrens, debut.

In 1987, “You Again?”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1988, “Beetlejuice” starring Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Winona Ryder opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetl…oops!

In 1988, “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour”, TV Variety, redebut on CBS.

In 1989, The Walt Disney Company threatens a lawsuit against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for using the likeness of Snow White in an opening number of the Academy Awards telecast.

In 1984, "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes" was released by Warner Bros.; Hugh Hudson (director); P.H. Vazak, Michael Austin (screenplay); Ralph Richardson, Ian Holm, James Fox, Christopher Lambert, Andie MacDowell, Cheryl Campbell, Paul Geoffrey, Ian Charleson, Nigel Davenport, Nicholas Farrell, Richard Griffiths, Hilton McRae, David Suchet, John Wells, Paul Brooke, Ailsa Berk, Mak Wilson, Emil Abossolo-Mbo, Deep Roy, Tali McGregor, Peter Kyriakou, Danny Potts, Eric Langlois, Peter Elliott, John Alexander, Christopher Beck; Adventure; Live Action

In 1984, "Misunderstood" was released by MGM/UA; Jerry Schatzberg (director); Barra Grant (screenplay); Gene Hackman, Henry Thomas, Rip Torn, Huckleberry Fox, Maureen Kerwin, Susan Anspach, June Brown, Helen Ryan, Nadim Sawalha; Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "Purple Hearts" was released by Warner Bros. / The Ladd Company; Sidney J. Furie (director/screenplay); Rick Natkin (screenplay); Ken Wahl, Cheryl Ladd, Stephen Lee, Annie McEnroe, Paul McCrane, Cyril O'Reilly, David Harris, Hillary Bailey, R. Lee Ermey, Drew Snyder, Lane Smith, James Whitmore Jr., Kevin Elders, Sydney Squire, David Bass, Rudy Nash; War, Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "Romancing the Stone" was released by 20th Century Fox; Robert Zemeckis (director); Diane Thomas (screenplay); Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Alfonso Arau, Manuel Ojeda, Zack Norman, Holland Taylor, Mary Ellen Trainor, Kymberly Herrin, Ted White, Evita Muñoz, Eve Smith, Joe Nesnow, José Chávez, Camillo García, Rodrigo Puebla, Paco Morayta, Bill Burton; Romance, Comedy, Adventure; Live Action

In 1985, "Forbidden" was released by HBO Premiere Films / Warner Bros. Television / Mark Forstater Productions / Anthea Films; Anthony Page (director); Leonard Gross (teleplay); Jacqueline Bisset, Jürgen Prochnow, Irene Worth, Peter Vaughan, Avis Bunnage, Robert Dietl, Malcolm Kaye, Georg Tryphon, Annie Leon, Amanda Cannings, Osman Ragheb, Herta Schwarz, Gerhard Frey, Susanna Bonasewicz

In 1988, "Beetlejuice" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / The Geffen Company; Tim Burton (director); Michael McDowell, Warren Skaaren (screenplay); Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O'Hara, Winona Ryder, Sylvia Sidney, Robert Goulet, Dick Cavett, Glenn Shadix, Annie McEnroe, Maurice Page, Hugo Stanger, Rachel Mittleman, Patrice Martinez, Carmen Filpi, Susan Kellermann, Adelle Lutz, Duane Davis, Maree Cheatham, Tony Cox, Jack Angel, Judi M. Durand; Comedy, Fantasy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Injured In The Game Of Love” by Donnie Iris peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Lovergirl” by Teena Marie peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “One More Night” by Phil Collins peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Second Nature” by Dan Hartman peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Word Is Out” by Jermaine Stewart peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Why Can't I Have You” by The Cars peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Emotion” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Shout” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “When The Rain Begins To Fall” by Jermaine Jackson and Pia Zadora peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Boogie Down (Bronx)” by Man Parrish peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Do What You Do” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Got A Little Heartache” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Gun Law” by The Kane Gang peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Hangin' On A String” by Loose Ends peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Miss Marple Theme” by Consort peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “My Love Is True” by The Temptations peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Mysterious Mizster Jones” by Slade peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Pie Jesu” by Sarah Brightman and Paul Miles-Kingston peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “She Goes To Finos” by Toy Dolls peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Need Love” by Cashmere peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “When All's Well” by Everything But The Girl peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “Dancing In The Dark (EP)” by Big Daddy peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Invisible” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Shout” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “California Girls” by David Lee Roth peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Painting Pictures” by Step Chant Unit peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Shout” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sussudio” by Phil Collins peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Together In Electric Dreams” by Giorgio Moroder With Philip Oakey peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “I'm Tuff” by George Smilovici peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Give Me Your Love” by Fun Fun peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Going Down To Liverpool” by The Bangles peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Know Him So Well” by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Just Can't Get Enough (Live)” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Let's Dance Tonight” by Pia Zadora peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Nightshift” by The Commodores peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You're My Heart, You're My Soul” by Modern Talking peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “A New England” by Kirsty MacColl peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Won't Let You Go” by Agnetha Fältskog peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Midnight Man” by Flash and The Pan peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Piccadilly Circus” by Pernilla Wahlgren peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Ta min hand” by Dan Tillberg peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Things Can Only Get Better” by Howard Jones peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We're Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Fresh” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 28 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now (Dance Remix)” by Viola Wills peaked at number 38 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, 🌎 “We Are The World” by U.S.A. For Africa peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Delirio Mind” by Scotch peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Fotonovela” by Ivan peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Invisible” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sehnsucht” by Purple Schulz und Die Neue Heimat peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “Muh!” by Matterhorn Project peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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