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In 1980, Brian Johnson joined the rock band AC/DC, whose former vocalist Bon Scott drunk himself to death.

In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Alice”. Other Articles: Mel Blanc

In 1980, R.C., “Call Me” by Blondie peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks.

In 1980, R.C., “I Canʹt Tell You Why” by Eagles peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: The SPECIALS

In 1981, In an International League night game, the Rochester Red Wings and Pawtucket Red Sox played to a 2-2 tie through 32 innings before play was suspended at 4:07 a.m. The game was completed later in the season with Pawtucket scoring the winning run in the 33rd inning of the longest game in professional baseball history.

In 1983, On All My Children, Carol Burnett guest-starred as Verla Grubbs. Verla revealed to Phoebe (Ruth Warrick) that her father was in Pine Valley but didn't want her.

In 1984, “Late Night With David Lettermanʹs second Tower Drop”, random objects are hurled from a five-story window.

In 1985, NBCʹs “The Best Times,” another show set in a Southern California high school, stars Janet Eilber, Beth Ehlers and Jim Metzler. Also in the cast: Tammy Lauren and a young Melora Hardin. Like many other shows in a similar setting, the program will flunk out in matter of months.

In 1985, On General Hospital, Robert was stunned when he came face to face with his ex-wife, Anna Devane.

In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Mason Capwell (Lane Davies) read Lindsay Smith's (Joel Bailey) letter to Mason's later brother, Channing. "The Capwell prince was really the Capwell princess," Mason snickered to himself.

In 1986, Michael Spinks retained the world heavyweight title in Las Vegas with a split decision victory against Larry Holmes.

In 1986, R.C., “A Different Corner” by George Michael peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “For America” by Jackson Browne peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Kiss” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at number one on the pop singles chart, the dance chart, and the R&B chart simultaneously. Heʹd previously achieved the feat twice in 1984 with “When Doves Cry” and “Letʹs Go Crazy.”

In 1986, R.C., “Manic Monday” by Bangles peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, Fox attempts a relationship show that isnʹt all breast jokes with the debut of “Duet.” Two couples. Two stories. Matthew Laurance, Mary Page Keller, Chris Lemmon and Alison LaPlaca star.

In 1987, Los Angeles Clippers end season with a terrible 12-70 record.

In 1987, “Bionic Six” began airing in Syndication

In 1987, “The Simpsons” premiered as a cartoon short created by cartoonist Matt Groening between skits on the third episode of “Tracey Ullman Show” on Fox. They would get their own series in January 1990. In the opener. Marge and Homer say “good night” to their kids — but Bart wants to know how tangible the mind is, Lisa is afraid of being bitten by bedbugs, and Maggie takes “Rock-A-Bye Baby” too literally.

In 1988, “Appetite For Destruction” album by Guns ʹn Roses was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1988, “Now And Zen” album by Robert Plant was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1989, Kamaar, the discount magician, makes what David Letterman announces is his 27th appearance on “Late Night with David Letterman” — although itʹs actually only his eleventh.

In 1989, “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” single by Great White was released

In 1985, "The Company of Wolves" was released by Palace Pictures / ITC Entertainment; Neil Jordan (director/screenplay); Angela Carter (screenplay); Angela Lansbury, David Warner, Sarah Patterson, Brian Glover, Graham Crowden, Kathryn Pogson, Stephen Rea, Georgia Slowe, Richard Morant, Danielle Dax, Jim Carter, Terence Stamp, Tusse Silberg, Micha Bergese, Susan Porrett, Shane Johnstone, Dawn Archibald; Fantasy, Horror; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “After You” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Borrowed Time” by Styx peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Call Me” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Carrie” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “For America” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Goin' On” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Can't Tell You Why” by The Eagles peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kiss” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Manic Monday” by The Bangles peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Only A Lonely Heart Sees” by Felix Cavaliere peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Saturday Love” by Cherrelle And Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Say Goodbye To Little Jo” by Steve Forbert peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Set Me Free” by Utopia peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Special Lady” by Ray, Goodman And Brown peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “With You I'm Born Again” by Billy Preston And Syreeta peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, ✪ “Vienna Calling” by Falco peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “(How To Be A) Millionaire” by ABC peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “American Storm” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Bop” by Dan Seals peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Calling America” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Desire” by The Rockets peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “How Do I Make You” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” by Bonnie Pointer peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Like To Rock” by April Wine peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Night To Remember” by Prism peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Outside My Window” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Refugee” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Spirit Of Radio” by Rush peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Three Times In Love” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Tiny Thing” by Jenson Interceptor peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Tokyo” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You're So Square” by Uranus peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “A Different Corner” by George Michael peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “All The Things She Said” by Simple Minds peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Clean Clean” by The Buggles peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Come On, Come On” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Do You Remember Rock And Roll Radio” by The Ramones peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Grapevine” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Here I Go Again” by Toyin peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Him” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Hollywood Tease” by Girl peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I'm The Face / Zoot Suit” by High Numbers peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man)” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Is Your Love Strong Enough” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “King / Food For Thought” by UB40 peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Love And Loneliness” by The Motors peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love's Gonna Last” by Steve Meyers peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Prospects” by Made In England peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Ride Like The Wind” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Someone To Somebody” by Feargal Sharkey peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Talk Of The Town” by The Pretenders peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Tell Me On A Sunday” by Marti Webb peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Finest” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Heat Of Heat” by Patti Austin peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Monkees EP” by The Monkees peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Train Of Thought” by a-ha peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Truth Or Dare” by Shirley Murdock peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “You'd Better Not Fooled Around” by Haywoode peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Your Prayer Takes Me Off” by Double peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “A Message To You Rudy / Nite Klub” by The Special AKA (The Specials) Featuring Rico+ peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Coward Of The County / I Want To Make You Smile” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Daydream Believer / Do You Think Of Me” by Anne Murray peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Got You / Double Happy” by Split Enz peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Prefab Hearts / Misused Abused” by The Reels peaked at number 52 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Theme From 'Time'” by Laurence Olivier peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Absolute Beginners” by David Bowie peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “After The Love Has Gone” by Princess peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Cruisin'” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Don't Ask Me” by Toy Love peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I Miss You” by Klymaxx peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Imagination” by Belouis Some peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “In A Lifetime” by Clannad With Additional Vocals From Bono peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sara” by Starship peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sidewalk Talk” by Jellybean Featuring Catherine Buchanan With Madonna peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Talk To Me” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “A Different Corner” by George Michael peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Atomic” by Blondie peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Geil” by Bruce And Bongo peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Hands Off... She's Mine” by The (English) Beat peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Can't Tell You Why” by The Eagles peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Ik dans, dus ik besta” by Het Goede Doel peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Late Late Show” by New Adventures peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Love In Our Hearts” by Peter Brown peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “No One Is To Blame” by Howard Jones peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “One-Two-Five” by 10cc peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Way To Love / Het is nog niet te laat” by Frank Affolter peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Together We Are Beautiful” by Fern Kinney peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Willy Alberti bedankt” by André van Duin peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Yes, I'm Ready” by Teri DeSario With K.C. peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “And The Beat Goes On” by The Whispers peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Dover-Calais” by Style peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “E' de' det här du kallar kärlek” by Lasse Holm And Monica Törnell peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kärleken är evig” by Lena Philipsson peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Stomp!” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Tired Of Toein' The Line” by Rocky Burnette peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Utan att fråga” by Kenta peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Växeln hallå” by Janne Lucas peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Les conquérants de la lumière” by Jayce peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Life's What You Make It” by Talk Talk peaked at number 49 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Captain Of Her Heart” by Double peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Ballade pour Adeline” by Richard Clayderman peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Rhythm Talk” by Jocko peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Lady Of The Dawn” by Mike Batt peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Move Away” by Culture Club peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sara” by Starship peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Weekend” by Earth And Fire peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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