In 1980, Black Sabbath began their first tour with vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who replaced Ozzy Osbourne.
In 1980, Bob Segerʹs “Against the Wind” album turns gold. The album spawns four Top Forty singles. Was this a country record or a rock and roll record? Sounded like urban rock to me.
In 1980, ESPN televises live the NFL Draft
In 1980, “United States”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.
In 1981, “Fair Warning” album by Van Halen was released. Is it a coincidence that Van Halen released an album close to Valerie Bertinelliʹs birthday for several odd years?
In 1982, “Rolling Stone” magazineʹs cover story is an eleven-page article on John Belushi titled “Made in America.” Including articles written by his mother Agnes, his Father Adam, and siblings Marion and Jim.
In 1983, After a 7-2 loss to Los Angeles at Wrigley Field, Cubs manager Lee Elia launches into an obscenity-laced tirade that will become a much-reported story on the airwaves and in print for days. The Chicago skipperʹs rant clearly shows his frustration with the teamʹs fan base, “the (bleepers) donʹt even work. Thatʹs why theyʹre out at the (bleeping) game. They oughtta go out and get a (bleeping) job and find out what itʹs like to go out and earn a (bleeping) living. Eighty-five percent of the (bleeping) world is working. The other 15 come out here. A (bleeping) playground for the (bleepers). Rip them (bleepers)! Rip them (bleeping) (bleepers) like the (bleeping) players!”
In 1983, Dan Aykroyd wed Donna Dixon
In 1983, Kathy Bates debuted on All My Children as Belle Bodelle, a prisoner who beat up Erica Kane.
In 1983, “Kilroy Was Here” album by Styx was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1983, “The Hunger,” starring David Bowie, and “Valley Girl: The Movie” opened in theaters.
In 1985, The space shuttle “Challenger” lifted off with seven astronauts and a “mini-zoo” of monkeys and rats aboard.
In 1985, Tony Tubbs captured the WBA heavyweight title with a unanimous 15-round decision over Greg Paige in Buffalo, New York.
In 1986, NFL Draft: Auburn running back Bo Jackson first pick by Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In 1989, R.C., “Funky Cold Medina” by Tone Loc peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Rocket” by Def Leppard peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “When Love Comes To Town” by U2 with B.B. King peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “You Ainʹt Seen Nothing Yet” by Figures On The Beach peaked at #67 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, "The Hunger" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co.; Tony Scott (director); Ivan Davis, Michael Thomas (screenplay); Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff De Young, Dan Hedaya, Beth Ehlers, Rufus Collins, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, John Stephen Hill, Ann Magnuson, James Aubrey, Bauhaus, Bessie Love; Horror; Live action
In 1983, "Something Wicked This Way Comes" was released by Buena Vista Distribution / Walt Disney Productions / The Bryna Company; Jack Clayton (director); Ray Bradbury (screenplay); Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, Pam Grier, Royal Dano, Vidal Peterson, Arthur Hill, Shawn Carson, Mary Grace Canfield, Richard Davalos, Jack Dodson, Bruce M. Fischer, Jack Dengel, Ellen Geer, James Stacy, Angelo Rossitto, Sharan Lea, Tony Christopher; Fantasy, Horror; Live action
In 1983, "Valley Girl" was released by Atlantic Releasing / Valley 9000; Martha Coolidge (director); Wayne Crawford, Andrew Lane (screenplay); Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily, Heidi Holicker, Michael Bowen, Cameron Dye, Michelle Meyrink, Lee Purcell, Richard Sanders, Colleen Camp, Frederic Forrest, Joyce Hyser; Teen, Romance, Comedy; Live action
In 1988, "Critters 2: The Main Course" was released by New Line Cinema; Mick Garris (director/screenplay); David Twohy (screenplay); Scott Grimes, Liane Curtis, Don Opper, Barry Corbin, Terrence Mann, Tom Hodges, Roxanne Kernohan, Douglas Rowe, Lindsay Parker, Herta Ware, Lin Shaye, Sam Anderson, Eddie Deezen; Sci-Fi, Comedy, Horror; Live Action
In 1988, "Da" was released by FilmDallas Pictures; Matt Clark (director); Hugh Leonard (screenplay); Barnard Hughes, Martin Sheen, William Hickey, Hugh O'Conor, Joan O'Hara, Doreen Hepburn, Karl Hayden, Ingrid Craigie, Jill Doyle, Peter Hanly; Drama, Fantasy; Live action
In 1988, "Powaqqatsi" was released by The Cannon Group; Godfrey Reggio (director); Documentary; Live Action
In 1988, "Sunset" was released by TriStar Pictures; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Bruce Willis, James Garner, Mariel Hemingway, Kathleen Quinlan, Jennifer Edwards, Malcolm McDowell, Patricia Hodge, Richard Bradford, M. Emmet Walsh, Joe Dallesandro, Andreas Katsulas, Dann Florek, Michael C. Gwynne, Dermot Mulroney, Peter Jason, Bill Marcus, Jeffrey Briar, Bevis Faversham, John Fountain; Mystery, Action; Live Action
In 1989, “Rocket” by Def Leppard peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Shake It Up” by Bad Company peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sincerely Yours” by Sweet Sensation (U.S.) peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Different Story (World Of Lust and Crime)” by Peter Schilling peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When Love Comes To Town” by U2 With B.B. King peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet” by Figures On A Beach peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, ✪✪ “Funky Cold Medina” by Tone Loc peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Veronica” by Elvis Costello peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Your Mama Don't Dance” by Poison peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Like A Prayer” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One More Try” by Brighton Rock peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She's So Young” by The Pursuit Of Happiness peaked at number 20 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stand” by R.E.M. peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Thing Called Love” by Bonnie Raitt peaked at number 76 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Twist In My Sobriety” by Tanita Tikaram peaked at number 40 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Vox” by Sarah McLachlan peaked at number 90 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “All My Love” by Hernandez peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Breakin' Up Breakin' Down” by Wild Weekend peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Come Back” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Daydreamin'” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Free World” by Kirsty MacColl peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Good Thing” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Interesting Drug” by Morrissey peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Joy and Pain” by Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Kills” by Vinnie Vincent Invasion peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lover's Intuition” by Amy Keys peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Make My Body Rock” by Jomanda peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One” by Metallica peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rex Bob Lowenstein” by Mark Germino peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ring My Bell” by Collette peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rock To The Beat” by Lisa M peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rockin' On The Go Go Scene” by Richie Rich peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Slam” by Humanoid peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Who's In The House” by The Beatmasters With Merlin peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wise Up Sucker” by Pop Will Eat Itself peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, ✪✪ “Lullaby” by The Cure peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Twist In My Sobriety” by Tanita Tikaram peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Eternal Flame” by The Bangles peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Quit” by Bros peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She's A Mystery To Me” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Too Many Broken Hearts” by Jason Donovan peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Have A Little Faith In Me” by John Hiatt peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Don't Want A Lover” by Texas peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Je bent alles” by Jan ten Hoopen peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Je hebt mammie's ogen” by Dennie Christian peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Roxanne's On A Roll” by The Real Roxanne peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She's A Mystery To Me” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Timebomb” by Selena [NL] peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Twins” by Philip Bailey and Little Richard peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sparvöga” by Marie Fredriksson peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This Time I Know It's For Real” by Donna Summer peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Et je danse” by Lova Moor peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “J'aurais voulu te dire” by Caroline Legrand peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Magical Medley” by 20 Years After peaked at number 34 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Megamix 1988” by Boney M. peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sans logique” by Mylène Farmer peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stop!” by Sam Brown peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Un ragazzo come te” by Gianna Nannini peaked at number 38 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Through The Storm” by Aretha Franklin and Elton John peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wild Thing” by Tone Loc peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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