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In 1980, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Appearing: BABYS (“BACK ON MY FEET AGAIN”), JANIS IAN, RUPERT HOLMES, HEART

In 1981, R.C., “Limelight” by Rush peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, Sylviaʹs “Drifter” became her first number one country hit. She is not to be confused with the Rhythm and Blues artist also named Sylvia.

In 1982, R.C., “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Battlestars (as The New Battlestars)” returned to be airing new episodes on NBC.

In 1983, “Billie Jean” single by Michael Jackson was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1983, “Dream House” returned to be airing new episodes on NBC.

In 1984, Bob Bell retired as Bozo the Clown at WGN-TV nine in Chicago, Illinois. Bell was an institution in the Windy City since making his first appearance in 1961. Pinto Colvig was the original Bozo.

In 1984, “Double Trouble”, TV Comedy starring Jean and Liz Sagal, twin sisters of Katey, debut on NBC.

In 1985, The 1984 movie “Beverly Hills Cop” opened in movie theaters in Germany.

In 1986, Bianca Jagger guest stars on Miami Vice episode as a “recently released political prisoner who likes to party.”

In 1987, Ferry Aid, a group of British rock and pop stars, held a concert to earn money for the families of the 187 drowning victims of the Townsend Thoresen car ferry, Herald of Free Enterprise, that capsized because its bow doors had not been closed.

In 1987, Music giant BMG bought RCA.

In 1987, R.C., “Boom Boom (Letʹs Go Back To My Room)” by Paul Lekakis peaked at #43 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Come Go With Me” by Expose peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Honeythief” by Hipsway peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Keep Your Eye On Me” by Herb Alpert (Lisa Keith) peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Let It Be” by Ferry Aid peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Light Of Day” by The Barbusters (Joan Jett and The Blackhearts) peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” by Genesis peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “What You Get Is What You See” by Tina Turner peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “World Shut Your Mouth” by Julian Cope peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, U2's album “The Joshua Tree” entered the U.S. album chart at number seven, the highest new entry on the chart since 1980.

In 1987, “Electric” album by The Cult was released

In 1988, Britain's ITV aired the final episode of the original version of Crossroads, after a 24 year run. Hazel Adair and Peter Ling created the show in 1964. A new version of the soap debuted in 2001 but only lasted two years.

In 1989, Kareem Abdul-Jabbarʹs last NBA game in Seattle.

In 1981, "This Is Elvis" was released by Warner Bros.; Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt (directors/screenplay); Priscilla Presley, Vernon Presley, Gladys Presley, Joe Esposito, Linda Thompson, Ral Donner; Documentary; Live Action

In 1981, "Nighthawks" was released by Universal Pictures / Martin Poll Productions / The Production Company; Bruce Malmuth (director); David Shaber (screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Lindsay Wagner, Persis Khambatta, Nigel Davenport, Rutger Hauer, Hilary Thompson, Joe Spinell, Walter Mathews; Neo-Noir, Action, Thriller; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)” by Paul Lekakis peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Come Go With Me” by Exposé peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dancing With My Mirror” by Corey Hart peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Have The Skill” by The Sherbs peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Will Be There” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Keep Your Eye On Me” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Light Of Day” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts (as The Barbusters) peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Limelight” by Rush peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lovers After All” by Peabo Bryson With Melissa Manchester peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Memories” by Tierra peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Right Away” by Hawks peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “That Ain't Love” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Honeythief” by Hipsway peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” by Genesis peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Unchained Melody” by Heart peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Walking On Thin Ice” by Yoko Ono peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “What You Get Is What You See” by Tina Turner peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “World Shut Your Mouth” by Julian Cope peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Rapture” by Blondie peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Brother Louie” by Modern Talking peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Can't Wait For The Night” by Brighton Rock peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Crying” by Don McLean peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Got The Feelin' (It's Over)” by Gregory Abbott peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Love A Rainy Night” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Just One Night” by Triumph peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let's Wait Awhile” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Light Of Day” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts (as The Barbusters) peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love And Compassion” by The Parachute Club peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Make A Move On Me” by Veronique peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nobody's Fool” by Cinderella peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Somewhere Out There” by Linda Ronstadt And James Ingram peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Final Countdown” by Europe peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “What Kind Of Fool” by Barbra Streisand And Barry Gibb peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys peaked at number 7 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Brother Louie” by Modern Talking peaked at number 67 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Can't Wait For The Night” by Brighton Rock peaked at number 57 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Got The Feelin' (It's Over)” by Gregory Abbott peaked at number 95 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Just One Night” by Triumph peaked at number 33 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let's Wait Awhile” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Light Of Day” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts (as The Barbusters) peaked at number 93 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love And Compassion” by The Parachute Club peaked at number 81 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Make A Move On Me” by Veronique peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nobody's Fool” by Cinderella peaked at number 35 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Somewhere Out There” by Linda Ronstadt And James Ingram peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Final Countdown” by Europe peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Teenage Frankenstein” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Almost Saturday Night” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Big Time” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Capstick Comes Home / The Sheffield Grinder” by Tony Capstick And The Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Dead Popstars” by Altered Images peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heat Of The Night” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hooked On Love” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Want It To Be Real” by John Rocca peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Want To Make The World Turn Around” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I'd Rather Go Blind” by Ruby Turner peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “It's In The Way That You Use It” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Just Fade Away” by Stiff Little Fingers peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let It Be” by Ferry Aid peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let's Wait Awhile” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Mind Of A Toy” by Visage peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Mother Fist” by Marc Almond peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “My Mum Is One In A Million” by Children Of Tansley School peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “One More Chance” by Diana Ross peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Screaming At The Moon” by Phyllis Hyman peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “She Comes From The Rain” by Weather Prophets peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Slow Motion” by Ultravox peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Music Of The Night” by Michael Crawford And Sarah Brightman peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Up The Hill Backwards” by David Bowie peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Vital Signs / A Passage To Bangkok” by Rush peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “What's Going On” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Why Do You Run” by The Ward Brothers peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da / A Sermon” by The Police peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Banana Republic / Man At The Top” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hold Me” by Colin James Hay peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Imagine / It's So Hard” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Into The Heat / Back On You” by The Angels (Australia) peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” by The Georgia Satellites peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Mm! Mm! Don't Cha Love Summertime! / Hero (Them's The Breaks)” by Evan Jones And Y Knot peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Never Knew Love Like This Before / Still Mine” by Stephanie Mills peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Sailing / Poor Shirley” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Fashion” by David Bowie peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Whip It” by Devo peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “(They Long To Be) Close To You” by Gwen Guthrie peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Amigo” by Black Slate peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Body Talking” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Brand New Lover” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Need A Gun” by Billy Idol peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Duncan” by Slim Dusty peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Elvisly Yours” by The Johnnys peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Giving It Up For Your Love” by Delbert McClinton peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Wanna Wake Up With You” by Boris Gardiner peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Kiss” by Age Of Chance peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love Removal Machine” by The Cult peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Pink Flamingo” by Dave McArtney And The Pink Flamingos peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Bridge” by Deane Waretini And The Rising Stars peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Rain” by Oran "Juice" Jones peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Time Heals Every Wound” by Deniece Williams And Michael Zager peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Blijf nog één nacht bij mij” by Koos Alberts peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Coming Around Again” by Carly Simon peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Cross That Bridge” by The Ward Brothers peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “De winter was lang” by Hepie And Hepie peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Guitar Man [1981]” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ik heb 'n truck als m'n woning” by Henk Wijngaard peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “It's My Turn” by Diana Ross peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let's Wait Awhile” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sailin' Home” by Piet Veerman peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Schoolgirl” by Steve Forbert peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Still Loving You” by Scorpions peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Great Pretender” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “There's A Song” by Saskia And Serge peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Too Big For Words” by Tony Sherman And Julia Loko peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Vienna” by Ultravox peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wi-j doet 't samen” by Normaal peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Woman” by John Lennon peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Con esperanza” by Peter Kent And Luisa Fernandez peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heartache” by Pepsi And Shirlie peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Come Undone” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 28 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by Aretha Franklin And George Michael peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Imagine” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jack Your Body” by Steve 'Silk' Hurley peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Land Of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Some Girls Are Ladies” by Bilgeri peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Tränen trocknen schnell” by Rainhard Fendrich peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Woman” by John Lennon peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ye-si-ca” by Secret Service peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Zweierbeziehung” by Rainhard Fendrich peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Comme d'habitude” by Claude François peaked at number 50 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sauvez-moi” by Jeanne Mas peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Heat Of The Night” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Electrica Salsa (Baba Baba)” by Off peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Come Undone” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Respectable” by Mel And Kim peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Something About You Baby I Like” by Status Quo peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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