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In 1982, Benny Hill tells an American reporter that while heʹs a lifelong bachelor with a televised persona of dressing up in womenʹs clothing and being a drunk and a dirty-old-man “I am not gay.” (What kind of sleazy sex crazed pervert do you think he is? Oh, thatʹs right.)
In 1982, Blockbusters (TV Game Show) aired for the last time.
In 1982, “Jokebook”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1983, Larry Buster Crabbe, U.S. film actor famous for his portrayal of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers, died.
In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “Henry Winkler and Linda Purl of Happy Days”. Other Articles: Robert Blake
In 1983, R.C., “Come On Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Whirly Girl” by Oxo peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, The identification of a virus thought to cause AIDS is announced by U.S. scientists.
In 1985, The Coca-Cola Company announced it was changing the 99-year-old secret flavor formula for Coke, the worldʹs best-selling soft drink. New Coke was called “the most significant soft drink development” in the companyʹs history. Fans of the original Coke were instrumental in bringing Classic Coke back. The way they did it was, actually, quite ingenious. They didnʹt BUY the new Coke and it turned out to be one of the biggest corporate flops ever. Many said it tasted too much like Pepsi, so they bought Pepsi instead. Adverse public reaction forced the company to resume selling the original version.
In 1985, This was a big day for the flamboyant Liberace. Lee, as he was called by those close to him, first appeared on the TV soap opera, “Another World”. Later in the day, Liberace was — gulp! — a guest video jockey on MTV! Yo! On the soap show, the sequined and well-furred pianist appeared as a fan of Felicia Gallant, a romance novelist. Yeah, but did he give her the candelabra on the piano as a token of friendship?
In 1986, White-led South African government commits itself to scrapping dozens of laws restricting movements of blacks.
In 1986, “Weird Al” Yankovic recorded the classic “Christmas At Ground Zero” for his Polka Party LP.
In 1987, Chrysler Corporation buys the Italian automaker, Lamborghini, which sounds more like a pasta than an automobile company.
In 1987, “Business Week” magazine announced its list of the nationʹs highest paid executives this day. Lee Iacocca of Chrysler Corporation topped the list, followed by Paul Fireman of Reebok International. Iacocca received pay checks totaling an estimated $20.5 MILLION in 1987. Thatʹs a lot of grocery money…
In 1987, “Look What The Cat Dragged In” album by Poison was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1988, Greek cycling champion Kanellos Kanellopoulos pedaled the human-powered aircraft Daedalus over the Aegean Sea for nearly four hours.
In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jason Bateman”. Other Articles: Ralph Ellison, Tommy Lee Jones
In 1988, R.C., “Englishman In New York” by Sting peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Fishnet” by Morris Day peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Girlfriend” by Pebbles peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “I Saw Him Standing There” by Tiffany peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “One Step Up” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, Kareem Abdul-Jabbarʹs played his last regular season NBA game as a Los Angeles Laker; he scored 38,387 points and 5,920 rebounds in 1,560 games. Coffee at the Lakerʹs locker room would never taste the same again since there was no more…Kareem. (GROAN).
In 1989, NFL Draft: number one pick UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman by Dallas Cowboys.
In 1989, Pop cutie Kylie Minogue was seen on British TV for the first time in an Australian Soap “The Henderson Kids”.
In 1989, Troy Aikman of UCLA became the first player chosen in the NFL draft in New York City when he was selected by the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1989, What could cause one man to give up the law and cost another man custody of his son? The love of wearing red spandex to hold in the gut, running in slow motion and of course breasts galore. These are but two of the choices made by our daring crew of lifeguards on “Baywatch: Panic At Malibu Pier,” the series pilot airing tonight on NBC.
In 1982, "Chan Is Missing" was released by New Yorker Films; Wayne Wang (director/screenplay); Isaac Cronin, Terrel Seltzer (screenplay); Wood Moy, Marc Hayashi; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, "I, the Jury" was released by 20th Century Fox / Columbia-EMI-Warner / American Cinema Productions / Larco Productions / Pellepont / Solofilm; Richard T. Heffron (director); Larry Cohen (screenplay); Armand Assante, Barbara Carrera, Laurene Landon, Alan King, Geoffrey Lewis, Paul Sorvino, Judson Scott, Barry Snider, Julia Barr; Neo-noir, Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1982, "If You Could See What I Hear" was released by Jensen Farley Pictures / Ciné 360 Inc.; Eric Till (director); Derek Gill, Stuart Gillard (screenplay); Marc Singer, R.H. Thomson, Shari Belafonte, Harvey Atkin, Helen Burns, Douglas Campbell, Nonnie Griffin, David Gardner, Sharon Lewis, Adrienne Pocock, Sarah Torgov, Greer Forward; Biography, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, "The Sword and the Sorcerer" was released by Group 1 International Distribution Organization Ltd.; Albert Pyun (director/screenplay); Tom Karnowski, John V. Stuckmeyer (screenplay); Lee Horsley, Kathleen Beller, Simon MacCorkindale, George Maharis, Richard Lynch, Richard Moll, Anthony De Longis, Robert Tessier, Christopher Cary, Nina Van Pallandt, Anna Bjorn, Christina Nigra, Jeff Corey, Joseph Ruskin, Reb Brown, Shelley Taylor Morgan, Joe Regalbuto, Earl Maynard, Russ Marin; Sword and Sorcery, Fantasy, Epic; Live Action
In 1982, "Tag: The Assassination Game" was released by Ginis Films; Nick Castle (director/screenplay); Robert Carradine, Linda Hamilton, Kristine DeBell, Perry Lang, John Mengatti, Michael Winslow, Frazer Smith, Xander Berkeley, Bruce Abbott, Ivan Bonar, Forest Whitaker, Scott Dunlop, Jim Greenleaf, Charlene Nelson; Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1989, "Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story" was released by HBO Pictures / Citadel Entertainment; Brian Gibson (director); Abby Mann, Robin Vote, Ron Hutchinson (screenplay); Ben Kingsley, Renée Soutendijk, Craig T. Nelson, Anton Lesser, Jack Shepherd, Paul Freeman, David Threlfall, Anna Cropper, Vernon Dobtcheff, Oliver Ford Davies, Philip Franks, Zoltán Gera, Patrick Godfrey, Henry Goodman, Jack Klaff, Carol MacReady, Miriam Margoyles, Harry Towb, Louisa Milwood-Haigh, Robert Morelli, Sándor Téri; Biography; Live Action
In 1983, “Come On Eileen” by Dexy's Midnight Runners And The Emerald Express peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Englishman In New York” by Sting peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Fishnet” by Morris Day peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get It On” by Kingdom Come peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Girlfriend” by Pebbles peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Saw Him Standing There” by Tiffany peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love In The First Degree” by Bananarama peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Die Young” by James Taylor peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One Step Up” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Yes” by Merry Clayton peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Jeopardy” by The Greg Kihn Band peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Midnight Blue” by Louise Tucker peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Poison Arrow” by ABC peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Twilight Zone” by Golden Earring peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Who Knows How To Make Love Stay” by Doug And The Slugs peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart” by Eurythmics peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mama Likes To Rock 'N' Roll” by Terry Kelly peaked at number 90 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Die Young” by James Taylor peaked at number 80 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Out Of The Blue” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Thinkin' About The Years” by Haywire peaked at number 35 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪ “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Vicious Pink Phenomena peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪ “Pie Taster” by Macc Lads peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪ “Zombie Creeping Flesh” by Peter And The Test Tube Babies peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Beat It” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Break It To Me Gently” by Loverboy peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Can't Go Back” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Every Angel” by All About Eve peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “From The Hip EP” by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Girlfriend” by Pebbles peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Heartbreaker” by Musical Youth peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hot Butterfly” by Gregg Diamond And Bionic Boogie peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Am (I'm Me)” by Twisted Sister peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I See Red” by Clannad peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Jeopardy” by The Greg Kihn Band peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Johnny B. Goode” by Judas Priest peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Just A Mirage” by Jellybean Featuring Adele Bertei peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Changes (Everything)” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love Is A Stranger” by Eurythmics peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Midnight Blue” by Louise Tucker peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mighty Hands Of Love” by Animal Nightlife peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Minefield” by I-Level peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Money's Too Tight (To Mention)” by Valentine Brothers peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind” by Level 42 peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Out On The Floor” by Powerhouse peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Pink Cadillac” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sam The Samba Man” by The RAH Band peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “She's In Parties” by Bauhaus peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stranger On The Shore” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tell That Girl To Shut Up” by Transvision Vamp peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The House That Jack Built” by Tracie peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Shape You're In” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Winner” by Heartbeat peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Twist” by Chil Fac-Torr peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Young, Free And Single” by Sunfire peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Dance / Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” by David Bowie peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mad World / Ideas As Opiates” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Beat Goes On / Kiss And Tell” by The Globos peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Too Shy / Too Shy (Instrumental)” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “With Closed Eyes / Nothing Changes” by The Expression peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “A Cha Cha At The Opera” by A Cha Cha At The Opera peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Back On The Chain Gang” by The Pretenders peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Can I Play With Madness” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dreaming” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man” by Prince peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Get Weak” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Want Her” by Keith Sweat peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “It Should Have Been You” by Gwen Guthrie peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Dance” by David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Man In The Mirror” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Packjammed (With The Party Posse)” by Stock Aitken Waterman peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Today” by Talk Talk peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Words” by F.R. David peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Turn Around” by Aswad peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Groovy Kind Of Love” by Doenja (Dewi) peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heart Of Gold” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hou van mij” by Het Goede Doel peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ik kijk niet om” by The New Four peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Is There Something I Should Know?” by Duran Duran peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Lady” by Wayne Wade peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Dance” by David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Waves” by Blancmange peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Save Your Love” by Renée And Renato peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Boys And Girls” by Charlie Makes The Cook peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Father Figure” by George Michael peaked at number 37 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Le grand léchant mou” by Le Grand Orchestre Du Splendid peaked at number 42 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Need You Tonight” by INXS peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Unchain My Heart” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Overkill” by Men At Work peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stop Loving You” by Toto peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Beat Dis” by Bomb The Bass peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Can I Play With Madness” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hymn” by Ultravox peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “That's The Way It Is” by Mel And Kim peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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