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In 1980, R.C., “Off The Wall” by Michael Jackson peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Working My Way Back To You” by The Spinners peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1981, It was the “official” launch of the day David Tanny began compiling his celebrity birtdays and some notable facts in what would eventually be shared with other people all over the world as the first entries of Daveʹs Datebooks were pencilled in on cheap notebook paper. The first entry: the space shuttle “Columbia” blasted off from Cape Canaveral on its first test flight. How appropriate! The other first entries: yesterdayʹs Van Halen-Bertinelli wedding four years to the day his pet bird Tweety died, and the disputed birthdates of Jesus Christ.
In 1981, Joe Louis, the famed heavyweight boxing champion, died at age 66; Louis held the world title for a record twelve years and won 68 of his 71 professional fights.
In 1981, The Columbia was launched on the first U.S. space shuttle flight. The crowd of more than 3,000 VIPs oohed-and-aahed, shouting, “Go Baby Go,” and staring into the bright early-morning sky long after Columbia was out of sight over the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1981, The Writers Guild of America went on strike against the producers over money issues.
In 1982, “American Fool” album by John Mellencamp was released
In 1982, “I Love Rock ʹnʹ Roll” album by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1982, “I Love Rock ʹnʹ Roll” single by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, NBCʹs “The Duck Factory,” a short-lived sitcom about the workings of a struggling animation studio, comes to life. It will become famous as one of the early jobs for star (and future megastar) Jim Carrey. Also in the cast are Jack Gilford, Don Messick (Smurfsʹ cartoon voicist), and Teresa Ganzel.
In 1984, “Louie Louie Day” was held in Olympia, Washington as an attempt is made to make it the State Song (the effort failed).
In 1985, Finola Hughes made her soap opera debut as Anna Devane on “General Hospital.”
In 1986, Go-Goʹs lead singer Belinda Carlisle marries actor Morgan Mason.
In 1986, R.C., “Great Gosh AʹMighty! (Itʹs A Matter Of Time)” by Little Richard peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “I Canʹt Wait” by Stevie Nicks peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Letʹs Go All The Way” by Sly Fox peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “What You Need” by INXS peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, A rock record smashing at a Dallas church turned into a confrontation when rock music fans started shouting “Jesus loves rock ʹnʹ roll!”
In 1987, How to infiltrate the youth culture of Los Angeles? Perhaps with some hip young undercover officers who arenʹt afraid to fink to The Man? Officers Tom, Doug, Judy and Harry are assigned to a specially-created division of the L.A.P.D. as a very mod squad who get their assignments from their their gruff-but-lovable commander at the abandoned chapel at “21 Jump Street,” debuting this evening on FOX.
In 1988, The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a patent to Harvard University for a genetically engineered mouse, the first time a patent was granted for an animal life form. We always thought Walt Disney would have gotten the first patent on such a mouse, but his creation was nothing more than a Mickey Mouse effort.
In 1989, Former middleweight boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson died in Culver City, California, at age 67.
In 1989, Garth Brooks released his self-titled debut album which was both a critical and chart success, peaking at #13 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the Top Country Albums. This album contains Brooks earliest hits, including his first ever single, "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)", which peaked at #3 on the Country Billboard Charts in 1989, and his first #1, "If Tomorrow Never Comes" and the Academy of Country Music's 1990 Song of the Year and Video of the Year, "The Dance".
In 1985, "Cat's Eye" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co.; Lewis Teague (director); Stephen King (screenplay); Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King, Kenneth McMillan, Robert Hays, Candy Clark, James Naughton, James Rebhorn, Charles S. Dutton, Mike Starr, Mary D'Arcy; Horror, Thriller; Live Action
In 1985, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" was released by New World Pictures; Alan Metter (director); Amy Spies (screenplay); Sarah Jessica Parker, Lee Montgomery, Morgan Woodward, Jonathan Silverman, Shannen Doherty, Helen Hunt, Ed Lauter, Holly Gagnier, Lee Arnone, Terry McGovern, Biff Yeager, Kristi Somers, Robin Antin, Stuart Fratkin, Gina Gershon, Bruce Goldstein, Scott Coffey, Hank Azaria, Cyndi Lauper, Robert Downey Jr., Margaret Howell, Wayne Bascomb; Romance, Comedy, Dance; Live Action
In 1985, "Ladyhawke" was released by Warner Bros.; Richard Donner (director); Edward Khmara, Michael Thomas, Tom Mankiewicz, David Peoples (screenplay); Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Leo McKern, John Wood, Ken Hutchison, Alfred Molina, Giancarlo Prete, Loris Loddi; Fantasy; Live Action
In 1986, “A Little Bit Of Love (Is All It Takes)” by New Edition peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “And The Beat Goes On” by The Whispers peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Great Gosh A 'Mighty (It's A Matter Of Time)” by Little Richard peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Holiday” by Nazareth peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Can't Wait” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Keep The Fire” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Let's Go All The Way” by Sly Fox peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Off The Wall” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Overjoyed” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Tender Love” by Force M.D.'s peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Today Is The Day” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “What You Need” by INXS peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You Are My Heaven” by Roberta Flack And Donny Hathaway peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Your Smile” by René And Angela peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Desire” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Give It All You Got” by Chuck Mangione peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It Must Be Love” by Paul Hyde And The Payola$ peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Living In The Background” by Baltimora peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Making Plans For Nigel” by XTC peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “On The Radio” by Donna Summer peaked at number 2 on the Canada 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 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Secret Lovers” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Up And Down” by Opus peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Women” by Foreigner peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪ “Night Boat To Cairo” by Madness peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪ “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “American Storm” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Freak In Me” by Dante peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Give It Up For Love” by Steven Dante peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Gotta Find A Way” by Russ Brown peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Happy House” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Have You Ever Had It Blue” by The Style Council peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hello Darling” by Tippa Irie peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I've Never Been In Love” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Irresistible” by Stéphanie peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “January - February” by Barbara Dickson peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Let's Do Rock Steady” by Bodysnatchers peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Living After Midnight” by Judas Priest peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Magnum Love” by Magnum peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Modern Times” by Latin Quarter peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “My World” by Secret Affair peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Secret Lovers” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Serious” by Serious Intention peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Sexy Eyes” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “She Loves Me Now” by Beres Hammond peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Things The Lonely Do” by Amazulu peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Trial Of Hissing Sid” by Keith Michell peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “This Is My Life” by Eartha Kitt peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl (medley)” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You Can Do It” by Dino Terrell peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “An American Dream / Take Me Back” by The Dirt Band peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Calling America” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Fire Lake / Long Twin Silver Line” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Heartbreaker / My Clone Sleeps Alone” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Heaven Must Have Sent You / Heaven Must Have Sent You (LP Version)” by Bonnie Pointer peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kiss The Dirt (Falling Down The Mountain)” by INXS peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Party All The Time” by Eddie Murphy peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Romeo's Tune / Make It All So Real” by Steve Forbert peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Talk To Me” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan / Brain Drain” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Yes, I'm Ready / With Your Love” by Teri DeSario With K.C. / Teri DeSario peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Living In America” by James Brown peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “My Magic Man” by Rochelle (1980s) peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Als ik later eens trouw” by Johnny (de Bever) peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Boat On The River” by Styx peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Dreaming Of You” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Him” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Won't Steal Away” by Time Bandits peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Island Of Love” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Matador” by Garland Jeffreys peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “So Sad” by Margriet Markerink peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Song For The Children” by Oscar Harris peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Talk We Don't” by Pal peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You And Me” by Spargo peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Doppelgänger” by Georg Danzer peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Jeannie (Die reine Wahrheit)” by Frank Zander peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Little Girl” by Sandra peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Ohne dich (schlaf ich heut Nacht nicht ein)” by Münchener Freiheit peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Rockabilly Rebel” by Matchbox peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Wenn du net bei mir bist” by Westwind peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Tonight” by Ken Laszlo peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Tropique” by Muriel Dacq peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Jeannie (Die reine Wahrheit)” by Frank Zander peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Comes Quickly” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Manic Monday” by The Bangles peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Mono” by The Monotones peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Touch In The Night” by Silent Circle peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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