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In 1980, R.C., “Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll part 1” by Vaughan Mason and Crew peaked at #81 on the pop singles chart. Didnʹt the melody of that remind you of Chicʹs “Good Times”?
In 1980, R.C., “Too Hot” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: GRATEFUL DEAD
In 1982, 9:30 p.m./ET “Making the Grade” (CBS): Debut: James Naughton plays Harry Barnes, the dean of boys at a Saint Louis high school. Among his first tasks: introducing a substitute teacher (Steven Peterman) to the controlled chaos of the classroom. Felspar: Graham Jarvis. Sara: Alley Mills. Dave: Philip Charles MacKenzie. Anton: Zane Lasky. Gus: George Wendt.
In 1982, “NBC Nightly News” anchor John Chancellor is replaced by the tag team of Tom Brokaw and Roger Mudd.
In 1982, “Report to Murphy” began airing on CBS
In 1984, Cyndi Lauperʹs “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” wins Best Female Video at the second annual American Video Awards.
In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers used his patented 12-foot skyhook in the fourth quarter to become the all-time NBA regular season scoring leader this night. He broke the previous mark held by Wilt Chamberlain who had 31,419 points. Kareem broke the scoring record on a pass play from Magic Johnson and with three Utah Jazz players guarding him. The Lakers won, 129-115.
In 1984, on General Hospital, John Stamos wrapped his two-year run as Blackie.
In 1984, “Buffalo Bill”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC. People just didnʹt get this satire of a bigoted lead character.
In 1984, “Late Night With David Lettermanʹs first Tower Drop”, random objects are hurled from a five-story window.
In 1985, At 10:50 am Eastern Time, 5000 radio stations around the world dropped their usual programming for a simultaneous Good Friday broadcast of “We Are The World”. It was recorded by 46 U.S. artists billed as “USA for Africa” for the Africa Relief Fund and was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie for the Africa Relief Fund. Even Muzak made the song only the second vocal selection it has ever played in elevators and offices since its inception.
In 1985, “Trivia Trap”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC.
In 1986, R.C., “Calling America” by ELO peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, The Fox broadcasting network launched its prime-time Sunday night lineup with the TV comedies “Married With Children” and “The Tracey Ullman Show” each shown three times that night. “Married” went on to last eleven seasons, while “Ullman” spun off The Simpsons shorts between sketches onto its own show in 1990.
In 1987, The United States observed daylight saving time on the first Sunday in April beginning this year. Up until the last year, it was the last Sunday in April.
In 1987, Wayne Gretsky won his seventh straight NHL scoring title.
In 1989, At Riverfront Stadium, Dodgersʹ hurler Orel Hershiserʹs scoreless-inning streak ends at 59. With two outs in the bottom of the first, Todd Benzingerʹs single scores Barry Larkin, almost a pickoff victim after getting a base hit to lead off the game but was safe on the 'Bulldogʹsʹ throwing error.
In 1989, David Letterman became the first network TV series to use Dolby Stereo on NBC.
In 1980, “Autograph” by John Denver peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Baby Don't Go” by Karla Bonoff peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll (Part 1)” by Vaughan Mason And Crew peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Calling America” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Don't Need You Anymore” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love And Rock And Roll” by The Greg Kihn Band peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Scandal” by RCR peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Power Of Love” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Too Hot” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Years” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “A Good Heart” by Feargal Sharkey peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Baby Talks Dirty” by The Knack peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Back On My Feet Again” by The Babys peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Crying” by Taxi peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Flippin' To The 'A Side” by Cats Can Fly peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Wanna Be Your Lover” by Prince peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Janine” by Trooper peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Night Moves” by Marilyn Martin peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Nikita” by Elton John Featuring George Michael And Nik Kershaw peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Romeo's Tune” by Steve Forbert peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “A Broken Heart Can Mend” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “After All These Years” by Foster And Allen peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Bring It All Home” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Dance Yourself Dizzy” by Liquid Gold peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Galveston Bay” by Lonnie Hill peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “High Horse” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Liquidator / Long Shot Kick De Bucket” by Harry J All Stars / Pioneers peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Ooh Boy” by Rose Royce peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Outside My Window” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Overjoyed” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rock The Bells” by LL Cool J peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “She Knows” by Balaam And The Angel peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Shell Shock” by New Order peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Stomp!” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Music Of Goodbye” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “These Dreams” by Heart peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Touch Me (I Want Your Body)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Turn It On Again” by Genesis peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “What Will I Do Without You” by Lene Lovich peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You To Me Are Everything (The Decade Remix '76-'86)” by The Real Thing peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪ “Planet Claire / There's A Moon In The Sky (Called The Moon)” by The B-52's peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪ “Walking On The Moon / Visions Of The Night” by The Police peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Absolute Beginners” by David Bowie peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) / One Of My Turns” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “London Calling / Armagideon Time” by The Clash peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Longer / Along The Road” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “My Knight In Black Leather / Big Noise from Winnetka” by Bette Midler peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sara” by Starship peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Strangers On A Train / Can't Ever Decide (Live)” by The Sports peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You Little Thief” by Feargal Sharkey peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You're A Friend Of Mine” by Clarence Clemons And Jackson Browne peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪ “Walking On The Moon” by The Police peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “An American Dream” by The Dirt Band Featuring Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Little Sister” by Ry Cooder peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Yes, I'm Ready” by Teri DeSario With K.C. peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “(Nothing Serious) Just Buggin'” by Whistle peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Coward Of The County” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Jongen” by Zangeres Zonder Naam peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kiss” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Live It Up” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Lotje” by Benny Neyman peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Spirits (Having Flown)” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Two Fools In Love” by Lori Spee And Gary Brooker peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “We Are Family” by Mac Kissoon Featuring Kathy peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)” by The Pretenders peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Move Away” by Culture Club peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Mycke' mycke' mer” by Chips peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Peace” by Imperiet peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Rap-O Clap-O” by Joe Bataan peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stripped” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Nikita” by Elton John Featuring George Michael And Nik Kershaw peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Move Away” by Culture Club peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Romeo” by Ketil Stokkan peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Stomp!” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1986, “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Just Can't Stand It” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Life's What You Make It” by Talk Talk peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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