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In 1980, Paul McCartney released “Coming Up”.
In 1980, “Fridays”, TV Variety, debut on ABC. It was a lame attempt to imitate NBCʹs Saturday Night Live, but it did make Michael Richards famous enough to land as Cosmo Kramer on “Seinfeld”, and Larry David who cocreated “Seinfeld” with Jerry Seinfeld in 1989.
In 1980, “Mickey Mouse Disco” album by Mickey Mouse was certified Gold
In 1981, 11:30 p.m./ET “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): This introduces “SNL”'s new corps of regulars: Denny Dillon, Tim Kazurinsky, Gail Matthius and Eddie Murphy.
In 1981, In Los Angeles, Eddie Van Halen, acclaimed lead guitarist with the hugely successful hard rock band Van Halen, married actress Valerie Bertinelli, one of the stars of the popular TV series One Day At A Time. They have since divorced. Van Halen, who is so cool that his group is named after him, was born in Nijmegen, The Netherlands and moved to Pasadena, California, in 1968.
In 1981, Larry Holmes beat Trevor Berbick with a 15-round unanimous decision to retain his world heavyweight title in Las Vegas.
In 1981, R.C., “Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)” by Gap Band peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Donʹt Stand So Close To Me” by The Police peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Donʹt Stop The Music” by Yardbrough and Peoples peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Kiss On My List” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1981, “Thatʹs My Line”, TV Comedy Variety; last aired on CBS. It wasnʹt even better than NBC's “Real People” clone, ABC's “Thatʹs Incredible”. On ABC it was a take-off. On CBS, it was a rip-off! Thatʹs incredible! CBS did the same thing when it ripped off NBC's Saturday Night Live after ABC did a take-off of it with Fridays with their short-lived No Holds Barred series.
In 1983, On One Life to Live, after letting Llanview believe he drowned, Asa Buchanan snuck into his own memorial service and caught son Bo with his “widow” Delila!
In 1983, R.E.M. releases its first album, “Murmur.”
In 1983, The Third Annual Razzie Awards was presented. WORST PICTURE: INCHON! (MGM-UA/A One Way Production of a Sun Myung Moon Presentation) Mitsuharu Ishi, producer. WORST ACTOR: Laurence Olivier, INCHON! WORST ACTRESS: Pia Zadora, BUTTERFLY. WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Ed McMahon, BUTTERFLY. WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Aileen Quinn, ANNIE. WORST DIRECTOR: Ken Annakin, THE PIRATE MOVIE (tie), Terence Young, INCHON! (Tie). WORST SCREENPLAY: INCHON! WORST NEW STAR: Pia Zadora, BUTTERFLY WORST 'ORIGINAL' SONG: “Pumpin' and Blowin'” from THE PIRATE MOVIE WORST MUSICAL SCORE: THE PIRATE MOVIE.
In 1984, At a concert in Atlanta, Georgia, Adam Ant found his on-stage diving pool filled with goldfish. The prank was pulled by the opening act The Romantics to celebrate the end of the tour.
In 1986, Halleyʹs Comet made its closest approach to Earth this trip, 63 M kilometers.
In 1986, Lynn Herring debuted on General Hospital as Lucy Coe. In the episode, District Attorney Brett Madison called his star witness to the stand in Kevin O'Connor's trial: librarian Lucy Coe.
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Newhart”. Other Articles: Cloris Leachman, Kim Novak
In 1987, R.C., “Itʹs Tricky” by Run D.M.C. peaked at #57 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Letʹs Go!” by Wang Chung peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, "Flashdance" was released by Paramount Pictures; Adrian Lyne (director); Tom Hedley, Joe Eszterhas (screenplay); Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala, Sunny Johnson, Kyle T. Heffner, Lee Ving, Ron Karabatsos, Belinda Bauer, Malcolm Danare, Phil Bruns, Micole Mercurio, Lucy Lee Flippin, Don Brockett, Cynthia Rhodes, Durga McBroom, Liz Sagal, Marine Jahan, Stacey Pickren, Bob Harks, Jumbo Red; Romance, Drama; Live action
In 1986, "Band of the Hand" was released by TriStar Pictures; Paul Michael Glaser (director); Leo Garen, Jack Baran (screenplay); Stephen Lang, James Remar, Leon Robinson, Larry Fishburne, Michael Carmine, John Cameron Mitchell, Danny Quinn, Lauren Holly, Al Shannon; Action, Crime; Live Action
In 1986, "Critters" was released by New Line Cinema; Stephen Herek (director/screenplay); Domonic Muir (screenplay); Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy "Green" Bush, Scott Grimes, Nadine van der Velde, Don Keith Opper, Lin Shaye, Billy Zane, Ethan Phillips, Terrence Mann, Jeremy Lawrence; Sci-Fi, Comedy, Horror; Live Action
In 1986, "Off Beat" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners; Michael Dinner (director); Mark Medoff (screenplay); Judge Reinhold, Meg Tilly, John Turturro, Cleavant Derricks, Jacques d'Amboise, Harvey Keitel, Joe Mantegna, Amy Wright, Anthony Zerbe, Julie Bovasso, Penn Jillette, Mel Winkler, Irving Metzman, Mike Starr, Shawn Elliott, Stanley Simmonds, Nancy Giles, Paul Butler, John Kapelos, Bill Sadler, Christopher Noth, Austin Pendleton; Comedy; Live Action
In 1986, "A Room with a View" was released by Curzon Film Distributors / Merchant Ivory Productions / Goldcrest Films / Film Four International; James Ivory (director); Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (screenplay); Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Sands, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Daniel Day-Lewis, Simon Callow, Rosemary Leach, Rupert Graves, Patrick Godfrey, Judi Dench, Fabia Drake, Joan Henley, Amanda Walker, Maria Britneva, Mia Fothergill, Peter Cellier; Romance; Live Action
In 1981, “Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)” by The Gap Band peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Know Much” by Bill Medley peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Stand So Close To Me” by The Police peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Stop The Music” by Yarbrough And Peoples peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “He Wants My Body” by Starpoint peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Kiss On My List” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let's Go!” by Wang Chung peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lonely Together” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lover” by Michael Stanley Band peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Me (Without You)” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Never Enough” by Patty Smyth peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “One Simple Thing” by Stabilizers peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Shotgun Rider” by Delbert McClinton peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “American Singer” by Bundock peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hello Again” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Lean On Me” by Club Nouveau peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let's Go!” by Wang Chung peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Midnight Blue” by Lou Gramm peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing Could Stand” by Alfie Zappacosta peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “That Ain't Love” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “What You Get Is What You See” by Tina Turner peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Lean On Me” by Club Nouveau peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let's Go!” by Wang Chung peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Midnight Blue” by Lou Gramm peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing Could Stand” by Alfie Zappacosta peaked at number 42 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “That Ain't Love” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 82 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “What You Get Is What You See” by Tina Turner peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “The Irish Rover” by The Pogues And The Dubliners peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Babe's In The Wood” by Matchbox peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Break The Chain” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “D-Days” by Hazel O'Connor peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Panic” by Liquid Gold peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dreaming Of Me” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Every 1's A Winner” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Get That Love” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “How Many Times” by Brother Beyond peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Want Your Guy” by Soul Club peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “If You Let Me Stay” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Intuition” by Linx peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “It's A Love Thing” by The Whispers peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “John I'm Only Dancing / Big Green Car” by Polecats peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Just To See Her” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lately” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let Me Know” by Maxi Priest peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Midnight Blue” by Lou Gramm peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ordinary Day” by Curiosity Killed The Cat peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Out With Her” by The Blow Monkeys peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Pride Of Merseyside” by Joe Fagin peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “See Me” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sexy” by Masters Of Ceremony peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Skateaway” by Dire Straits peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Super Popoid Groove” by Win peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Magician” by Secession peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Passenger” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Watch Out” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “What Becomes Of The Broken-Hearted” by Dave Stewart Featuring Colin Blunstone peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Wheels Ain't Coming Down” by Slade peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Who Knows What Evil” by Man 2 Man peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “A Touch Of Paradise” by John Farnham peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “C'est la vie” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Give Up” by Peter Gabriel And Kate Bush peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Need A Gun” by Billy Idol peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Games People Play / Ace Of Swords” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Guitar Man / Faded Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 73 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Meaningless Songs / Posing In The Moonlight” by HeeBeeGeeBees peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Que sera mi vida (If You Should Go) / Better Do It Salsa” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Best Of Times / Love In The Midnight” by Styx peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Call Up / Stop The World” by The Clash peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Counting The Beat” by The Swingers peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jacob's Ladder” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Keep On Loving You” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “She's A Mod” by Ray Columbus And The Invaders peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)” by Mel And Kim peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Right Thing” by Simply Red peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” by The Angels (Australia) peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Het is een wonder” by Linda Williams peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Laat me huilen” by Benny Neyman peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out” by Flavium peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sailing” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sign o' the Times” by Prince peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fångad i en dröm” by Björn Skifs peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heat Of The Night” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hon är förälskad i lärar'n” by The Kids peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You're The Voice” by John Farnham peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Thaï na na” by Kazero peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Viens boire un p'tit coup à la maison” by Licence IV peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Everything I Own” by Boy George peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Respectable” by Mel And Kim peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Svake mennesker” by Jannicke peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bring Back (Sha na na)” by Mixed Emotions peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Call Me” by Spagna peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dominoes” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Jealous Guy” by Roxy Music peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Per Elisa” by Alice peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sign o' the Times” by Prince peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stay” by Bonnie Bianco And Pierre Cosso peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ye-si-ca” by Secret Service peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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