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In 1980, Toshiaki Shirai and Yukiki Nagata of Tokyo set the world underwater kissing record of two minutes and 18 seconds.

In 1980, Wayne Gretzky becomes the youngest player to reach 50 goals at 19 years and two months of age.

In 1981, A bottle-shaped childrenʹs book was published based on the lyrics of Stingʹs “Message in a Bottle.”

In 1982, During an exhibition contest against the Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium, Aʹs starter Steve McCatty steps to home plate wielding a 15-inch toy bat as instructed by his manager Billy Martin, who is furious that a DH isnʹt being allowed because the meaningless preseason game is taking place in a National League park. After plate umpire Jim Quick refuses to let the hurler use the prop, the right-hander takes three called strikes with a real bat.

In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “Donna Mills of Knots Landing”. Other Articles: Dolph Sweet, Bare Essence

In 1983, R.C., “Change Of Heart” by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Goodnight Saigon” by Billy Joel peaked at #56 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, The New York Islandersʹ Mike Bossy became the first NHL player to score 60 or more goals in three consecutive seasons.

In 1983, “Goodnight, Beantown” began airing on CBS

In 1984, “Automan”, TV Scifi Adventure, last aired on ABC.

In 1984, “Footloose” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1984, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” single by Cyndi Lauper was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1985, A day after its release, the album, “We Are the World” was certified gold with sales in excess of 500,000 copies.

In 1985, Edmonton C Wayne Gretzky sets an NHL record with his 34th career hat trick.

In 1985, on As The World Turns, Julianne Moore made her said soap debut as Frannie Hughes.

In 1985, “Crazy From The Heat” album by David Lee Roth was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1987, IBM introduces PS/2 and OS/2.

In 1988, R.C., “Going Back To Cali” by L.L. Cool J. peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “I Want Her” by Keith Sweat peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Jack The Lad” by Three Man Island peaked at #94 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Rock Of Life” by Rick Springfield peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Rocket 2 U” by The Jets peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, There were a record 13 female artists in the United Kingdom top 40 singles chart.

In 1988, “Mr. President”, TV Comedy; last aired on Fox.

In 1988, “Women In Prison”, TV Comedy; last aired on Fox.

In 1989, Wrestlemania V at Trump Plaza, Hulk Hogan beats “Macho Man” Savage.

In 1989, “Truckin' USA” TV Sports debut on TNN. It piggybacked on the exploding fad of 8,000 mile extension cords!

In 1982, "A Little Sex" was released by Universal Pictures / MTM Enterprises; Bruce Paltrow (director); Bob DeLaurentis (screenplay); Tim Matheson, Kate Capshaw, Edward Herrmann, John Glover, Joan Copeland, Susanna Dalton, Wendie Malick, Wallace Shawn; Comedy; Live Action

In 1982, "Cat People" was released by Universal Pictures / RKO Pictures; Paul Schrader (director); Alan Ormsby (screenplay); Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Annette O'Toole, Ruby Dee, Ed Begley Jr., Scott Paulin, Frankie Faison, Ron Diamond, Lynn Lowry, John Larroquette, Tessa Richarde, Berry Berenson, Don Hood; Horror; Live Action

In 1982, "Fantasia (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / RKO Radio Pictures; Samuel Armstrong, James Algar, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield, Ben Sharpsteen, David D. Hand, Hamilton Luske, Jim Handley, Ford Beebe, T. Hee, Norman Ferguson, Wilfred Jackson (director); Irwin Kostal, Hugh Douglas; Fantasy; Animation

In 1982, "Pandemonium" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company; Alfred Sole (director); Jaime Klein, Richard Whitley (screenplay); Carol Kane, Paul Reubens, Eve Arden, Candice Azzara, Tom Smothers, Eileen Brennan, Judge Reinhold, Kaye Ballard, Donald O'Connor, Tab Hunter, David L. Lander, Phil Hartman, Debralee Scott, Marc McClure, Teri Landrum; Parody, Slasher; Live Action

In 1982, "Penitentiary II" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company; Jamaa Fanaka (director/screenplay); Leon Isaac Kennedy, Eugenia Wright, Glynn Turman, Mr. T, Ernie Hudson, Peggy Blow; Blaxploitation, Drama; Live Action

In 1982, "Silent Rage" was released by Columbia Pictures / Topkick Productions; Michael Miller (director); Edward Di Lorenzo, Joseph Fraley (screenplay); Chuck Norris, Brian Libby, Ron Silver, Steven Keats, Toni Kalem, William Finley, Stephen Furst, Stephanie Dunnam; Action, Crime, Neo-Noir, Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1982, "Some Kind of Hero" was released by Paramount Pictures; Michael Pressman (director); Robert Boris, James Kirkwood Jr. (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Margot Kidder, Ray Sharkey, Ronny Cox, Lynne Moody, Paul Benjamin, Olivia Cole, Matt Clark; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, ✪ “Jack The Lad” by 3 Man Island peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “The Fanatic” by Felony peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “(What A) Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “American Made” by The Oak Ridge Boys peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Change Of Heart” by Tom Petty peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Eenie Meenie” by Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Going Back To Cali” by LL Cool J peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Goodnight Saigon” by Billy Joel peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Want Her” by Keith Sweat peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Never Knew Love Like This” by Alexander O'Neal Featuring Cherrelle peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Outstanding” by The Gap Band peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Rock Of Life” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Rocket 2 U” by The Jets (U.S.) peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Take The Short Way Home” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “You Are In My System” by The System peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Endless Summer Nights” by Richard Marx peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I've Got A Rock And Roll Heart” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Out Of The Blue” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “You Are” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Check It Out” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 10 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Fire” by Platinum Blonde peaked at number 49 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Get Weak” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Want You So Bad” by Heart peaked at number 88 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Overboard” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 59 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Rip It Up” by Orange Juice peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Bass (How Low Can You Go)” by Simon Harris peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Better Take Time” by Second Image peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Bouncy House” by Adrenalin M.O.D. peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Brontosaurus Will You Wait For Me” by David Bellamy peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Can I Play With Madness” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Cell 151” by Steve Hackett peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Could've Been” by Tiffany peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Cross My Broken Heart” by Sinitta peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Don't Let Him Steal Your Heart Away” by Phil Collins peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Don't Talk To Me About Love” by Altered Images peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Don't You Give Your Love Away” by Steve Shelto peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Easy Livin'” by Fastway peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Hip Hop Be Bop” by Man Parrish peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Hope” by Wah! peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “How Low Can You Go” by Project Club peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Always Was Your Girl” by Everything But The Girl peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Want Her” by Keith Sweat peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “In Love With Yourself” by Millions Like Us peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Let It Loose” by Chris Rea peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Don't Give No Reason” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “My Foolish Friend” by Talk Talk peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Orchard Road” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Planet Girl” by Zodiac Mindwarp And The Love Reaction peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Play That Thing” by Scratchmo peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Serious Dancing” by Via Marconi peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Set It Off” by Bunker Kru And Harlequin Fours peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “She's Mine” by Barrington Levy peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Slipping Away” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Stay On These Roads” by a-ha peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sweet Lies” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “That's Too Bad” by Gary Numan And The Tubeway Army peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Wam Bam” by N.T. Gang peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “When It's Time To Rock” by U.F.O. peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “White Rabbit” by The Damned peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Father Figure” by George Michael peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Man Of Colours” by Icehouse peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Sexual Healing / Sexual Healing (Instrumental)” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Other Guy / Take It Easy On Me” by Little River Band peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Time (Clock Of The Heart) / White Boys Can't Control It” by Culture Club peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Up Where We Belong / So Blue” by Joe Cocker And Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “We've Got Tonight / You Are So Beautiful” by Kenny Rogers And Sheena Easton / Kenny Rogers peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “I Eat Cannibals” by Toto Coelo peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Rawhide” by The Chaps peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “All Right” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Heaven Knows” by Robert Plant peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I've Got A Rock And Roll Heart” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “If I Should Fall From Grace With God” by The Pogues peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Save Your Love” by Renée And Renato peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Shake Your Love” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Cutter” by Echo And The Bunnymen peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Amsterdamned” by Loïs Lane peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Den veurplaot van den Donald Duck” by Bertus Staigerpaip peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Don't Wanna Live Without You” by Aristakes peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Fishnet” by Morris Day peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Gimme Hope Jo'Anna” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Hi-Fidelity” by The Kids From Fame peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Marianneke” by Drukwerk peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “On The Wings Of Love” by Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Reckless” by Afrika Bambaataa And Family Featuring UB40 peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Spread Your Love” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The International Feel” by I Spy peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Verder valt 't wel mee” by Benny Neyman And Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Winter In America” by René Froger peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Could've Been” by Tiffany peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I maschi” by Gianna Nannini peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Should Be So Lucky” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Under The Boardwalk” by Bruce Willis peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “An der Copacabana” by Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Be My Friend” by No Bros peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Der Wind” by Rainhard Fendrich peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Die Sennerin vom Königsee” by Kiz peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Father Figure” by George Michael peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Need You” by B.V.S.M.P. peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “My Baby Just Cares For Me” by Nina Simone peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sign Your Name” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Sound Of Vienna” by José Feliciano And Vienna Project peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Au-delà du rideau” by Gold peaked at number 46 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “L'envie (en concert à Bercy)” by Johnny Hallyday peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “La queuleuleu” by Bézu et La Classe peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Whenever You Need Somebody” by Rick Astley peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “A Little Piece Of Heaven” by Godley And Creme peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Europe” by Steve Thomson peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Hallo Klaus (i wü nur zruck)” by Nickerbocker And Biene peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Get Weak” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1983, “L'italiano” by Toto Cutugno peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Together Forever” by Rick Astley peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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