In 1981, COVER OF “ROLLING STONE” RINGO STARR
In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tom Selleck of Magnum P.I.”. Other Articles: Carol Kane, Videocassettes
In 1983, R.C., “Beat It” by Michael Jackson with Eddie Van Halen playing lead guitar peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “Eat It”
In 1983, R.C., “Der Kommissar” by After The Fire peaked at number five on the pop singles chart. Doesnʹt the “donʹt turn around” lyrical part of it remind you of Rick Jamesʹ “Superfreak”?
In 1983, R.C., “I Eat Cannibals” by Total Coelo peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Mexican Radio” by Wall Of Voodoo peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Never Give Up” by Sammy Hagar peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart. He doesnʹt, and eventually, heʹll front the band Van Halen.
In 1983, R.C., “Reap The Wild Wind” by Ultravox peaked at #71 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Some Kind Of Friend” by Barry Manilow peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “True” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Thatʹs Incredible”, TV Magazine; last aired on ABC.
In 1984, “Weird Al in 3-D” album by “Weird Al” Yankovic was certified Gold…in 3-D, or course!
In 1985, On One Life to Live, Asa and Becky Leeʹs marriage ended. Asa had asked Becky Lee to marry him two years earlier when he learned the child she was carrying was Boʹs. At the time, Bo was wed to Delila, whoʹd once been married to Asa! Got all that?
In 1985, “Sussudio” single by Phil Collins was released. It was the first song to top the Billboard charts whose title was a made-up word!
In 1986, “The Official G.E. Handshake Logo” is introduced on “Late Show With David Letterman.” Five years later, on the 4/30/91 show, Letterman displays the “G.E. voodoo doll.”
In 1987, Madonnaʹs “La Isla Bonita” became her 11th consecutive top-five hit, which was a major feat accomplished only by Elvis Presley and the Beatles.
In 1987, On Knots Landing, Ben Gibson (Doug Sheehan, in his final appearance) left for South America. Also in the episode, Laura (Constance McCashin) gave birth to a baby girl - 8lbs, 3 ozs.
In 1987, Three more compact discs of music by The Beatles went on sale in the United Kingdom and for the first time. The discs were “Help!”, “Rubber Soul” and “Revolver”. All became hits again for the Fab Four.
In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “Doctor Ruth and cast of The Golden Girls (let the jokes begin!)”. Other Articles: Cher, Equalizer
In 1988, Paul McCartney announced heʹd signed a deal with the state-run Soviet record company Melodiya for an album of 13 rock hits.
In 1988, Pink Floydʹs Dark Side Of The Moon LP was absent from the Hot 200 Album Chart for the first time in 725 weeks, three short of 14 years. It later reentered the chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Angel” by Aerosmith peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Breakaway” by Big Pig peaked at #60 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “I Wish I Had A Girl” by Henry Lee Summer peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Kiss And Tell” by Bryan Ferry peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Love Changes Everything” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Theme From S-Express” by S-Express peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1988, The largest banana split was made at 4.55 miles long in Pennsylvania.
In 1989, “The Bionic Showdown” aired.
In 1982, "Next of Kin" was released by Roadshow Film Distributors / The Film House / S.I.S. Productions / Filmco; Tony Williams (director/screenplay); Michael Heath (screenplay); Jacki Kerin as Linda Stevens, John Jarratt, Alex Scott, Gerda Nicolson, Charles McCallum, Bernadette Gibson, Robert Ratti, Vince Deltito, Tommy Dysart, Debra Lawrance, Matt Burns, Kristina Marshall; Horror; Live Action
In 1982, "Partners" was released by Paramount Pictures / Aaron Russo Productions; James Burrows (director); Francis Veber (screenplay); Ryan O'Neal, John Hurt, Kenneth McMillan, Robyn Douglass, Jay Robinson, Denise Galik, Rick Jason, James Remar, Darrell Larson, Seamon Glass, Michael McGuire, Joseph R. Sicari, Jennifer Ashley, Tony March, Steven Reisch; Buddy, Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, "Soup for One" was released by Warner Bros.; Jonathan Kaufer (director/screenplay); Saul Rubinek, Marcia Strassman, Gerrit Graham, Teddy Pendergrass, Richard Libertini, Andrea Martin, Mordecai Lawner, Lewis J. Stadlen, Joanna Merlin, Christine Baranski, Maury Chaykin, Deborah Offner, Michael Jeter, Anna Deavere Smith, Laura Dean, Andrew Friedman, Kate Lynch, Suzzy Roche, Claudia Cron, Hilary Shepard, James Rebhorn, Jack Chandler, Michael Pearlman, Maggie Wheeler, Kim Chan, Lisa Parker, Marley Friedman, Jessica James, Gloria Cromwell, Lauren Sautner, Merwin Goldsmith; Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "Guts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver North" was released by CBS / Papazian Productions; Mike Robe (director/screenplay); David Keith, Barnard Hughes, Annette O'Toole, Peter Boyle, Paul Dooley, Jim Fitzpatrick, Amy Stoch, Dakin Matthews, Miguel Ferrer, Suzanne Snyder, Scott Kraft, David Spielberg, David Sage, Alex Henteloff, Mike Pniewski, Dwier Brown, Terry O'Quinn, Reid Shelton, Warren Munson, Tom Fuccello, Jane Kean, Danny Hassel, Bryan Clark, Donald Craig, Joe Dorsey, Madison Mason, John Shearin, Tony Colitti, Joel Colodner, F.J. O'Neil, Arlen Dean Snyder, Michael Wren, Thomas Byrd, Maria Claire, Anthony De Fonte, Don Jeffcoat, Colby Kline, Rob Neukirch; Drama; Live action
In 1983, “Beat It” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Breakaway” by Big Pig peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Wasn't The One (Who Said Goodbye)” by Peter Cetera With Agnetha Fältskog peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Wish I Had A Girl” by Henry Lee Summer peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss and Tell” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Like A Child” by Noel peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Changes Everything” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Minimum Love” by Mac McAnally peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Never Give Up” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Reap The Wild Wind” by Ultravox peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Some Kind Of Friend” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Welcome To Heartlight” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ⏺ “Der Kommissar” by After The Fire peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “I Eat Cannibals (Part 1)” by Toto Coelo peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Mexican Radio” by Wall Of Voodoo peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heaven Knows” by Robert Plant peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Human Race” by Red Rider peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'm Still Searching” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss and Tell” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Give Up” by Blvd peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rocket 2 U” by The Jets (U.S.) peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sheriff” by The Tenants peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Becomes Electric” by Strange Advance peaked at number 20 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Give Up” by Blvd peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “All This Love That I'm Giving” by Gwen McCrae peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Beyond The Pale” by The Mission peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bust This House Down” by Penthouse 4 peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Cairo” by Amazulu peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Commuinication Breakdown” by Junior peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Deus” by The Sugarcubes peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Look Any Further” by The Kane Gang peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Doot-Doot” by Freur peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Everything Your Heart Desires” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Finest Worksong” by R.E.M. peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Flight Of Icarus” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get Lucky” by Jermaine Stewart peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Can't Wait Anymore” by Saxon peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Gave It Up (When I Fell In Love)” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Want You Back” by Bananarama peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Is This The Life” by Cardiacs peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “It Takes Two” by Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love Is The Key” by MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “M.F.S.B.” by Well Red peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mary's Prayer” by Danny Wilson peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mr. DJ” by Wish peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Muck It Out” by Farmer's Boys peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Nightmares” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nite and Day” by Al B. Sure! peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Now and Then” by B.A. Robertson peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One More Try” by George Michael peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Piano In The Dark” by Brenda Russell With Joe Esposito peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Prime Mover” by Rush peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rosanna” by Toto peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “She's Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze featuring Wendy Fraser peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stand” by The Alarm peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Street Café” by Icehouse peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Takin' A Chance On Love” by Sharon Redd peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tall Cool One” by Robert Plant peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Girl Is Fine” by The Fatback Band peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Price You Pay” by Questions peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Theme From 'S'Express'” by S'Express peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “True Love Ways” by Cliff Richard With The London Philharmonic Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “True” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “War Party” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)” by Deacon Blue peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Who's Leaving Who” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Words” by F.R. David peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Liverpool Anthem” by Liverpool Football Club peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Boys Will Be Boys” by Choirboys peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Pay The Ferryman / All The Love I Have Inside” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Groove” by Eurogliders peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Don't Mind At All” by Bourgeois Tagg peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'm Still On Your Side” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love In The First Degree” by Bananarama peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Power and The Passion / Power and The Passion (Dub Version)” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “She's Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze featuring Wendy Fraser peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “That's The Way It Is” by Mel and Kim peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Message / The Message (Instrumental)” by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five featuring Melle Mel and Duke Bootee peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “White Wedding / Dead On Arrival” by Billy Idol peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Check It Out” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heatseeker” by AC/DC peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “It's Raining Men” by The Weather Girls peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “My Friends” by The Marching Girls peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “New Year's Day” by U2 peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Ooh La, La, La (Let's Go Dancing)” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Overkill” by Men At Work peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Seasons Change” by Exposé peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sign Of The Times” by The Belle Stars peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Strange Faces At The Oasis” by The Legionnaires peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Story Of The Blues” by Wah! peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tower Of Strength” by The Mission peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Anarchy In The U.K.” by Megadeth peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Stuck On Earth” by ALF (Paul Fusco) peaked at number 3 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, “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.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Mr. Roboto” by Styx peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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