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In 1980, Gordie Howe completed a record 26th season as a hockey player.
In 1981, How can a TV series based on the hit movie “Private Benjamin” go wrong for CBS? After all, itʹs got Eileen Brennan and Hal Williams and the amazing Lorna Patterson as its star. (Who?) The series is initially a hit, but has a steady turnover in its barracks of cast members, including additions Robert Mandan, Joel Brooks, and Wendie Jo Sperber in 1982, and Polly Holiday (filling in for an injured Brennan) in what winds up being the series finale.
In 1981, On “One Life to Live,” Karen was arrested for prostitution.
In 1983, The Disney-produced TV show, “Zorro and Son” first airs on CBS.
In 1984, The mockumentary film “This is Spinal Tap” opened in New York.
In 1984, Thomas Dolby made his U.S. concert debut in Poughkeepsie, New York.
In 1984, “Rebel Yell” album by Billy Idol was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, “The Reflex” single by Duran Duran was released
In 1985, Game shows have always been a favorite parody subject for the writers of “Saturday Night Live.” Sammy Davis Jr. and Captain Kangaroo (Billy Crystal and Jim Belishi) are the celebrity panelists on one of the best — “Jackie Rogers, Jr.'s $100,000 Jackpot Wad.”
In 1985, R.C., “Back In Stride” by Maze/Frankie Beverly peaked at #88 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Lucky” by Greg Kihn peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Somebody” by Bryan Adams peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Will The Wolf Survive” by Los Lobos peaked at #78 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Everything She Wants” by Wham entered the Top 40 chart. Was it a new wave song? Was it alternative rock? Was it disco? Sounded like another one of those songs we just canʹt put into a single format.
In 1986, A soccer ball was juggled non-stop for 14:14 hours.
In 1986, After “Father Murphy” goes off the air, Merlin Olsen becomes a different kind of father in NBCʹs “Fathers and Sons,” about the relationship between a former athlete, his son and his sonʹs friends. The show will last a month.
In 1987, On DAYS OF OUR LIVES, Shawn Douglas Brady was born.
In 1987, Sugar Ray Leonard returns to the ring after a three-year layoff to upset Marvelous Marvin Hagler in a 12-round split decision for the middleweight title, becoming boxingʹs tenth triple champion.
In 1987, This day, or the next, D.T.'s letter on the early Daylight Saving Time startup time appearred in U.S.A. Today.
In 1987, Today in Days of Our Lives History: Shawn-Douglas Brady was born; in 1997, he was said to be 12 due to the soap operaʹs frequent use of their “Rapid-Aging Syndrome” technique to speed up the aging of a child character.
In 1987, “singing cowboy” Gene Autry became the first person ever honored with FIVE stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 1987, “Strange Brew — The Very Best Of Cream” album by Cream was released
In 1983, "Conquest" was released by Clemi Cinematgorafica / Golden Sun Producciones Esme; Lucio Fulci (director); Gino Capone, Carlos Vasallo, Jose Antonio de la Loma (screenplay); Andrea Occhipinti, Jorge Rivero, Conrado San Martin, Sabrina Siani, José Gras Palau, Violeta Cela, Gioia Maria Scola; Fantasy; Live action
In 1984, "Hard to Hold" was released by Universal Pictures; Larry Peerce (director); Thomas Hedley Jr., Richard Rothstein (screenplay); Rick Springfield, Janet Eilber, Patti Hansen, Albert Salmi, Gregory Itzin, Peter Van Norden, Bill Mumy, Tony Fox Sales, Mike Baird, Robert "Pops" Popwell, Garry Goodrow, Selma Archerd, Paul Jenkins, Lew Gallo, John Blyth Barrymore, Laura Summer, Tiffany Helm, Al Hansen, Jack Stryker, Harry Northup, Stuart Charno, Eddie Hice, Monique Gabrielle, Lauren Koslow, Frank Pisani; Musical, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Moscow on the Hudson" was released by Columbia Pictures; Paul Mazursky (director/screenplay); Leon Capetanos (screenplay); Robin Williams, María Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks, Alejandro Rey, Savely Kramarov, Oleg Rudnik, Elya Baskin, Yakov Smirnoff; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "The Stone Boy" was released by 20th Century Fox; Christopher Cain (director); Gina Berriault (screenplay); Robert Duvall, Jason Presson, Glenn Close, Susan Rinell, Dean Cain, Frederic Forrest, Cindy Fisher, Gail Youngs, Wilford Brimley, Mary Ellen Trainor, Linda Hamilton, Tom Waits; Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Up the Creek" was released by Orion Pictures / Samuel Z. Arkoff & Louis S. Arkoff Production; Robert Butler (director); Jim Kouf (screenplay); Tim Matheson, Dan Monahan, Stephen Furst, Jeff East, Sandy Helberg, Blaine Novak, James B. Sikking, Jennifer Runyon, John Hillerman, Jesse D. Goins, Julia Montgomery, Jeana Tomasino, Robert Costanzo, Frank Welker, Mark Andrews, Romy Windsor, Grant Wilson, Will Bledsoe, Ken Gibbel, Hap Lawrence; Comedy; Live Action
In 1984, "Where the Boys Are '84" was released by Tri-Star Pictures / ITC Productions; Hy Averback (director); Stu Krieger, Jeff Burkhart (screenplay); Lisa Hartman, Lorna Luft, Wendy Schaal, Howard McGillin, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Russell Todd, Alana Stewart, Christopher McDonald, Daniel McDonald, Louise Sorel, Jude Cole, George Coutoupis, Asher Brauner, Frank Zagarino, Dara Sedaka, Barry Marder; Sex comedy; Live Action
In 1985, “Change” by John Waite peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Go Down Easy” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Lucky” by The Greg Kihn Band peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Say It Again” by Santana peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Somebody” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Swear” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Will The Wolf Survive?” by Los Lobos peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Material Girl” by Madonna peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Only The Young” by Journey peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Save A Prayer” by Duran Duran peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Somebody” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Take Me With U” by Prince And The Revolution Featuring Apollonia Kotero peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Theme From 'The Falcon And The Snowman' (This Is Not America)” by David Bowie And The Pat Metheny Group peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Too Late For Goodbyes” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “We Close Our Eyes” by Go West peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Bad Habits” by Jenny Burton peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Cockney Translation” by Smiley Culture peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Cover Me” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Curious” by Midnight Star peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” by Narada Michael Walden And Patti Austin peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Grimly Fiendish” by The Damned peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I'll Be The One” by Judie Tzuke peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “It's Your Night” by James Ingram peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Jealousy” by Boothill Foot Tappers peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Just Like An Arrow” by Magnum peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Kings And Queens” by Killing Joke peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Let's Go Together” by Change peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “New York City” by Village People peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Only The Lonely” by The Flying Pickets peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Pair Of Brown Eyes” by The Pogues peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Piece Of The Action” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shakespeare's Sister” by The Smiths peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Somebody” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sugar Walls” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Welcome To The Pleasuredome” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wide Boy” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Won't You Hold My Hand” by King peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Lay Your Hands On Me” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Material Girl” by Madonna peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Everything Must Change” by Paul Young peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “This Is Not America” by David Bowie And The Pat Metheny Group peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Ti Amo” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Black Man Ray” by China Crisis peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Ik verlang zo naar jou” by Koos Alberts peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Popie Jopie” by Pisa peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wide Boy” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Zaterdagavond” by Dennie Christian And Mieke peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Jet Set” by Alphaville peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Slice Me Nice” by Fancy peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Solid” by Ashford And Simpson peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “This Is Not America” by David Bowie And The Pat Metheny Group peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey Featuring Phil Collins peaked at number 14 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Fotonovela” by Ivan peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Émotion” by Debbie Davis peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Vicious Games” by Yello peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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