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In 1980, Johnny Carson signs a historic $5 million a year contract with the National Broadcasting Company, for more money *and* better hours (a four-day work week), and the “Tonight Show” is cut from 90 minutes to an hour nightly.

In 1980, Pink Floydʹs hit single “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)”, with its chorus of kids chanting “We Donʹt Need No Education,” is banned by the South African government. Black children, upset about inferior education, adopt the song as their anthem. The government says the song is “prejudicial to the safety of the state.”

In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Thatʹs Incredible!” Other Articles: Network Newsmen, Fred Silverman

In 1981, R.C., “Angel Of The Morning” by Juice Newton peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Her Town Too” by James Taylor and J.D. Souther peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “I Canʹt Stand It” by Eric Clapton and His Band peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Just The Two Of Us” by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Morning Train (Nine To Five)” by Sheena Easton peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Wasnʹt That A Party” by The Rovers peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, Radio Shack re-releases Model III TRSDOS 1.3 with two fixes.

In 1981, “Flo”, TV Comedy, Alice spinoff; last aired on CBS.

In 1982, Adam (Stuart Leslie Goddard) and the Ants disbanded. Adam Ant continued on as a solo act.

In 1982, The Weather Channel made its debut.

In 1984, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at The Metro in Boston, Massachusetts and broadcast for KISS Radioʹs fifth Anniversary.

In 1985, Columbia releases the “Highwayman” album, teaming Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson.

In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Eden Capwell (Mary Walker) left notes for Cruz Castillo (A Martinez) all over town leading him on a romantic adventure.

In 1986, Wal-Mart reportedly ordered albums by 11 rockers and comics including Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, AC-DC, Black Sabbath, and Motley Crue, pulled from store shelves in 22 states.

In 1986, “The Fall Guy”, TV Adventure, stars Lee Majors, last aired on ABC. It FELL too far down in the ratings.

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Cheers”. Other Articles: Angie Dickinson, Alf

In 1987, R.C., “La Isla Bonita” by Madonna peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Looking For A New Love” by Jody Watley peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Young Blood” by Bruce Willis peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, "Blue City" was released by Paramount Pictures; Michelle Manning (director); Lukas Heller, Walter Hill (screenplay); Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, David Caruso, Paul Winfield, Scott Wilson, Anita Morris, Luis Contreras, Julie Carmen, Tommy Lister, Jr., Willard E. Pugh, Sam Whipple, Paddi Edwards, Rick Hurst, Allan Graf, Hank Stone, Rex Ryon, The Textones; Drama; Live Action

In 1986, "Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling" was released by Columbia Pictures; Richard Pryor (director/screenplay); Rocco Urbisci, Paul Mooney (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Paula Kelly, Art Evans, Barbara Williams, Fay Hauser, Billy Eckstine, Diahnne Abbott, Carmen McRae, Debbie Allen, Tanya Boyd, Wings Hauser, Michael Ironside, Scoey Mitchell, Mike Genovese, Marlene Warfield, Virginia Capers, Dennis Farina, Frederick Coffin, Ken Foree, Beau Starr, Dennis Hayden, E'Lon Cox; Biography, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1986, "Saving Grace" was released by Columbia Pictures / Embassy Pictures; Robert M. Young (director); Richard Kramer, David S. Ward (screenplay); Tom Conti, Fernando Rey, Erland Josephson, Giancarlo Giannini, Donald Hewlett, Patricia Mauceri, Edward James Olmos, Marta Zoffoli; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” by Cutting Crew peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “9 To 5 (Morning Train)” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Angel Of The Morning” by Juice Newton peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Black Dog” by Newcity Rockers peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Her Town Too” by James Taylor and J.D. Souther peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Can't Stand It” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Don't Need You” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Just The Two Of Us” by Grover Washington, Jr. With Bill Withers peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “La isla bonita” by Madonna peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Looking For A New Love” by Jody Watley peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Somebody Send My Baby Home” by Lenny LeBlanc peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Stone Love” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Young Blood” by Bruce Willis peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ⏺🤣 “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “9 To 5 (Morning Train)” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ain't Even Done With The Night” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Can'tcha Say (You Believe In Me)/Still In Love” by Boston peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dominoes” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Dream It's Over” by Crowded House peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Will Be There” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Kiss On My List” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Limelight” by Rush peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Mister Sandman” by Emmylou Harris peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Finer Things” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Thinking Of You” by Harequin peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” by Genesis peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Can'tcha Say (You Believe In Me)/Still In Love” by Boston peaked at number 88 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dominoes” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 32 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Dream It's Over” by Crowded House peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Will Be There” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 29 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Finer Things” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” by Genesis peaked at number 19 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “After Dark” by Mathematic peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Be Soft With Me Tonight” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ben” by Toni Warne peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Big Decision” by That Petrol Emotion peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Blue Diamond” by H2O peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Can You Feel It” by The Jacksons peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Candidate For Love” by T.S. Monk peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Curiosity” by The Jets (U.S.) peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dancin'” by Shannon peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Diamond Lights” by Glenn and Chris peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Drowning / All Out To Get You” by The (English) Beat peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Echo Beach” by Toyah peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Emotional” by Falco peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Everything's Coming Up Roses” by Black peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Flying High” by Freeez peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Future Management” by Roger Taylor peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hit and Run” by Girlschool peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Land Of Ring Dang Doo” by King Kurt peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Love Games” by Level 42 peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Make That Move” by Shalamar peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Meet El Presidente” by Duran Duran peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “New Orleans” by Gillan peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Only The Light” by Rikki peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Out Of Hand” by Mighty Lemon Drops peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Prairie Rose” by Then Jerico peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sheila Take A Bow” by The Smiths peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Slide” by The Big Dish peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Small Ads” by Small Ads peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “So Fine” by Feedback peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “That's What Friends Are For” by Slade peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Magnificent Seven” by The Clash peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Slightest Touch” by Five Star peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Better Quit” by One Way peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “9 To 5 (Morning Train) / Moody (My Love)” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Looking For Clues / What Do You Care” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Love Will Tear Us Apart / These Days” by Joy Division peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Male Stripper” by Man 2 Man Meet Man Parrish peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “My Old Piano / Where Did We Go Wrong” by Diana Ross peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Right Thing” by Simply Red peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “What You Get Is What You See” by Tina Turner peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Why Pretend / Help Is On Its Way” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “Dead Man's Curve / Reactor No. 2” by Nash The Slash peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “At This Moment” by Billy Vera and The Beaters peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Everything I Own” by Boy George peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “History Never Repeats” by Split Enz peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Jealous Guy” by Roxy Music peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Lean On Me” by Club Nouveau peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Living Daylight” by Hunters and Collectors peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Running On The Rocks” by Shriekback peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Same Old Lang Syne” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Somebody's Knockin'” by Terri Gibbs peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Best Of Times” by Styx peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “We Can Get Together” by Flowers peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Weak In The Presence Of Beauty” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, ⏺🤣 “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “I Could Be So Good For You” by Dennis Waterman peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Effe eentje tussendoor...” by Gerard Cox peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Factory Man” by Maarten Peters and The Dream peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Het dorpscafétje” by Jantje Koopmans peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Intimate Climate” by Centerfold peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Keep Your Eye On Me” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Kleine jodeljongen” by Manke Nelis peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let It Be” by Ferry Aid peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Liefde” by Willy Alberti peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Love Can Break Your Heart” by Powerplay peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Seagull” by Kayak peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Weak In The Presence Of Beauty” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪✪ “Girls Ain't Nothin' But Trouble” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince peaked at number 96 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Almost Saturday Night” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Day-In Day-Out” by David Bowie peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Everything I Own” by Boy George peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “He's Back (The Man Behind The Mask)” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Jealous Guy” by Roxy Music peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “See You Later, Alligator” by Dr. Feelgood peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, ⏺ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Bring Back (Sha na na)” by Mixed Emotions peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Bungalow in Santa Nirgendwo” by Ibo peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Carrie” by Europe peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Coming Around Again” by Carly Simon peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Day-In Day-Out” by David Bowie peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Electrica Salsa (Baba Baba)” by Off peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Marigot Bay” by Arabesque peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nighttime Princess” by Déjà Vu peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Running In The Family” by Level 42 peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Vienna” by Ultravox peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, ⏺ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Concrete and Clay” by Hong Kong Syndikat peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Love To Love (But My Baby Loves To Dance)” by Tina Charles peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Les autres sont jaloux” by Yianna Katsoulos peaked at number 30 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Dance Around The World” by Richenel peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let It Be” by Ferry Aid peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Live It Up” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Day-In Day-Out” by David Bowie peaked at number 28 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever” by Nick Kamen peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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