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In 1980, The Broadway '50s musical “Grease” finally closes its run of 3,883 performances — which made it the longest running show on Broadway, thus far, and along way earned a gross over $8-million.

In 1980, Thereʹs a new upgraded humanoid Cylon on the loose on “Galactica 1980” which means that Earths only survival depends on our side finding him before the bad guys can successfully kidnap Wolfman Jack from a Halloween party where heʹs dressed as Henry VIII.

In 1980, U.S. and its allies boycott the Summer Olympics in Moscow in protest against Russiaʹs invasion of Afghanistan.

In 1981, On Another World, Philip Lyons (Robert Gentry) told Mac Cory (Douglass Watson) that he looked into Sandy Alexander's background, and there was no record he existed. "Frankly, Philip, I don't give a damn about his past," Mac told Philip.

In 1981, “Moving Pictures” album by Rush was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1982, David Crosby of the Byrds and CSN is arrested for the second time in three weeks with drugs in Dallas.

In 1983, “The Alexis and Krystle Catfight” Alexis (Joan Collins) always likes to go for the soft underbelly. So when she sees Krystle (Linda Evans) sitting placidly and prettily by the lily pond, she starts needling the current Mrs. Carrington mercilessly about her inability to conceive. Now the gloves are off. “You miserable bitch,” cries Krystle, diving at her tormentor. They plunge into the pond and start “waling” on each other, wet hair, soggy silk and all. When Alexis tries to escape, Krystle says, “Oh, no, you donʹt,” and cracks her one right on the kisser.

In 1983, “Violent Femmes” album by Violent Femmes was released

In 1984, On The Young and the Restless, Nikki Reed Foster Bancroft (Melody Thomas) married Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) for the first time. The episode was the highest rated in Y&R's history, and many actors from the past returned. It was the final time the characters of Derek Thurston (Joe Ladue) and Chris Brooks Foster (Trish Stewart) would appear on the show. On the same day Victor and Nikki were married, Patty and Jack Abbott's divorce became finalized.

In 1984, Victor Newman wed Nikki Reed on “The Young and The Restless.”

In 1984, “Milk and Honey” album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, “Swing Shift” starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1985, Eight p.m./ET “T.J. Hooker” (ABC): Hooker leans on a reluctant ex-prostitute (Heather Thomas) whose former roommate could clear the name of a dead vice cop accused of taking a bribe. Hooker: William Shatner. Stacy: Heather Locklear.

In 1985, R.C., “Iʹm On Fire” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Radioactive” by The Firm (the U.S.-based band) peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “The Bird” by The Time peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “We Are The World” by U.S.A. For Africa peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It was parodied into “We Are The Worms”.

In 1985, Sportscaster Howard Cosell was a guest on “Saturday Night Live.”

In 1985, “The Grand Ole Opry”, a radio staple from Nashville for 60 years, came to TV this night. The Nashville Network presented the country music jamboree to some 22-million homes across the U.S.

In 1986, “Return To Mayberry” aired featuring the original cast of the “Andy Griffith Show”.

In 1987, Genie Francis debuted as Diana Colville on Days of our Lives. Francis was one of the popular soap actors (Jane Elliot, Judi Evans, Robert S. Woods) that "made the switch" to the NBC soap around that time.

In 1987, On Santa Barbara, the rapist attacked Caroline Wilson (Lenore Kasdorf), while Eden Capwell (Marcy Walker) prepared for her trip to Utah.

In 1988, “My Sister Sam”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1984, "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" was released by Paramount Pictures; Joseph Zito (director); Barney Cohen (screenplay); Kimberly Beck, Peter Barton, Corey Feldman, E. Erich Anderson, Crispin Glover, Alan Hayes, Barbara Howard, Lawrence Monoson, Joan Freeman, Judie Aronson, Camilla More, Carey More, Bruce Mahler, Lisa Freeman, Bonnie Hellman, Ted White; Slasher; Live Action

In 1984, "Iceman" was released by Universal Studios; Fred Schepisi (director); John Drimmer, Chip Proser (screenplay); Timothy Hutton, Lindsay Crouse, John Lone, Josef Sommer, David Strathairn, Philip Akin, Danny Glover, Amelia Hall, Richard Monette, James Tolkan; Sci-Fi, Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "Kidco" was released by 20th Century Fox; Ronald F. Maxwell (director); Bennett Tramer (screenplay); Scott Schwartz, Clifton James, Charles Hallahan, Maggie Blye, Cinnamon Idles, Tristine Skyler, Elizabeth Gorcey, Basil Hoffman, Phil Rubenstein, Vincent Schiavelli, Mahlon Richmond, Allan Rich, Ron Rifkin, Benny Baker, Ken Magee, Marty Van Hoe; Comedy; Live Action

In 1984, "Phar Lap" was released by 20th Century Fox; Simon Wincer (director); David Williamson (screenplay); Tom Burlinson, Towering Inferno, Richard Morgan, Robert Grubb, Martin Vaughan, Celia De Burgh, Ron Leibman, Henry Duvall, Pat Thomson, Georgia Carr, Judy Morris, James Steele, Vincent Ball, Redmond Phillips, Peter Whitford, John Stanton, Maggie Millar, Tim Robertson, Roger Newcombe, Tommy Woodcock, Len Kaserman, Paul Riley; Biography, Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "Swing Shift" was released by Warner Bros.; Jonathan Demme (director); Nancy Dowd, Bo Goldman, Ron Nyswaner (screenplay); Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti, Ed Harris, Fred Ward, Belita Moreno, Holly Hunter, Sudie Bond, Patty Maloney, Susan Peretz, Lisa Pelikan, Phillip Christon, Charles Napier, Alana Stewart; Romance, Drama, War; Live Action

In 1986, "Dream West" was released by CBS; Dick Lowry (director); Evan Hunter (screenplay); Richard Chamberlain, Alice Krige, F. Murray Abraham, René Enriquez, Ben Johnson, Jerry Orbach, G.D. Spradlin, Rip Torn, Fritz Weaver, Anthony Zerbe, Claude Akins, John Anderson, Lee Bergere, Jeff East, Michael Ensign, Mel Ferrer, Burton Gilliam, John Harkins, Gayle Hunnicutt, Matt McCoy, Cameron Mitchell, Noble Willingham, Billy Campbell, James Cromwell, Lee de Broux, Jonathan Frakes, Stefan Gierasch, Richard Hamilton, Will Hare, Kip Niven, John Quade, Hansford Rowe, Timothy Scott, Vernon Washington, Anna Bjorn, Terrence Evans, Joaquín Martínez, Buck Taylor, Erich Anderson, Carole Davis, Stephen Lee, Glenn Morshower, John Francis, Dave Lowry, Cecile Callan, Nikki Creswell, William Glover, Barton Heyman, Charles Hyman, George McDaniel, Randal Patrick, Helen Floyd, Joe Dorsey, Dennis King, Robert Lussier, Bruce Purcell; Biography, Drama, Western; Live Action

In 1986, "Return to Mayberry" was released by NBC / CBS Television Distribution / Strathmore Productions / Viacom Productions; Bob Sweeney (director); Harvey Bullock, Everett Greenbaum (screenplay); Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Howard Morris, Jim Nabors, George Lindsey, Aneta Corsaut, Betty Lynn, Jack Dodson, Maggie Peterson, Denver Pyle, Hal Smith, Rodney Dillard, Doug Dillard, Mitch Jayne, Dean Webb, Richard Lineback, Paul Willson, Rance Howard, Robert Broyles, Karen Knotts, Janet Waldo, Karlene Crockett, Allen Williams; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “We Are The World” by U.S.A. For Africa peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I'm On Fire” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Missing You” by Diana Ross peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Radioactive” by The Firm (U.S.) peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Bird” by The Time peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Can't Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “High On You” by Survivor peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Keepin' The Faith” by Billy Joel peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Let's Talk About Me” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Radioactive” by The Firm (U.S.) peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Second Nature” by Dan Hartman peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Whose Side Are You On?” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Baby U Left Me (In The Cold)” by Marilyn peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Be Near Me” by ABC peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Belfast” by Barnbrack peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Castles In The Air” by Colourfield peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Crashin' Down” by Legear peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Flower Duet From Lakme” by Mady Mesple And Danielle Millet peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Won't Let You Go” by Agnetha Fältskog peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Let Her Go” by Strawberry Switchblade peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Music And You” by Sal Solo peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Close Our Eyes” by Go West peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “We Are The World” by U.S.A. For Africa peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Speak No Evil” by Dragon peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Party” by Uncanny X-Men peaked at number 18 on the Australian 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 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “All At Once” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Binnen zonder kloppen” by De Dijk peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Die goeie ouwe tijd” by The Sunstreams peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Een keer te veel” by Stella [NL] peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Mi amor” by Audrey Landers And Camilo Sesto peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Say It Again” by Santana peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Close Our Eyes” by Go West peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Welcome To The Pleasuredome” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Delirio Mind” by Scotch peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Die Dornenvögel” by Henry Mancini und sein Orchester peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Flieg' mit mir zu den Sternen” by Roland Kaiser peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Loverboy” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Square Rooms” by Al Corley peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Le bal masqué” by La Compagnie Créole peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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