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The 80's Datebook for May 5

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In 1980, “Americaʹs Top 10” hosted by Casey Kasem began airing in syndication

In 1980, “Bebe Le Strange” album by Heart was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1980, “Departure” album by Journey was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1980, “Glass Houses” album by Billy Joel was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1984, R.C., “A Fine Fine Day” by Tony Carey peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Catch Me Iʹm Falling” by Real Life peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Donʹt Answer Me” by Alan Parsons Project peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Hold Me Now” by Thompson Twins peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Love Somebody” by Rick Springfield peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at #67 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Sheʹs Strange” by Cameo peaked at #47 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Show Me” by Pretenders peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “The Reflex” by Duran Duran peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Tonight” by Kool and The Gang peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, Even though heʹs been subbing for Steve Jordan off and on since March 10, 1986, drummer Anton Fig is officially introduced to the audience of “Late Night With David Letterman” as the newest member of “The Worldʹs Most Dangerous Band.”

In 1986, On Days of our Lives, John (Drake Hogestyn) rescued Marlena (Deidre Hall).

In 1987, Alison Sweeney made her very first appearance in Days of our Lives, playing Young Adrienne in a flashback scene. Sweeney returned to the show in January 1993 as Sami Brady.

In 1987, On Another World, Mitch Blake (William Gray Espy) and Dr. Cheng cared for Felicia Gallant (Linda Dano), who came down with a high fever.

In 1989, On the last day of a series of “Late Night with David Letterman” broadcasts from Chicago, the “Viewer Mail” theme is sung by the Ukrainian Male Chorus. Letterman forgets something, so he leaves the theater, gets on the El, goes to Wrigley Field and turns on the stadium lights.

In 1989, "How to Get Ahead in Advertising" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / HandMade Films; Bruce Robinson (director/screenplay): Richard E. Grant, Rachel Ward, Richard Wilson, Jacqueline Tong, John Shrapnel, Susan Wooldridge, Hugh Armstrong, Mick Ford, Jacqueline Pearce, Christopher Simon, Gordon Gostelow, Pip Torrens, Tony Slattery, Rachel Fielding, Pauline Melville, Roddy Maude-Roxby, Tanveer Ghani, Joanna Mays, Sean Bean, Bruce Robinson; Black Comedy, Fantasy; Live action

In 1989, "Listen to Me" was released by Columbia Pictures; Douglas Day Stewart (director/screenplay); Jack Cummins, Daniel Arthur Wray (screenplay); Kirk Cameron, Jami Gertz, Roy Scheider, Amanda Peterson, George Wyner, Anthony Zerbe, Quinn Cummings, Christopher Atkins, Timothy Dang, Peter DeLuise, Jason Gould, Yeardley Smith, Moon Unit Zappa, Tom Schanley, Dan Schneider, Rance Howard, Ron Masak, Martin West, Nancy Valen, Julie Dretzin, Lynn Fischer, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Lilyan Chauvin, Annette Sinclair, Anna Lee, Jon Lindstrom, David Downing, Don Galloway, Sean Stewart, Dottie Archibald, Jon Shear, Christopher Rydell, Dorrie Krum, Robert A. Chumbrook Jr., Ed Wright, R. Norwood Smith, Dave Gilbert, Mary Gregory, Frank Ferruccio, Chillie Mo; Drama; Live Action

In 1989, "Lost Angels" was released by Orion Pictures; Hugh Hudson (director); Michael Weller (screenplay); Donald Sutherland, Adam Horovitz, Amy Locane, Don Bloomfield, Celia Weston, Graham Beckel, Patricia Richardson, Ron Frazier, Joe D'Angerio, William O'Leary, Kevin Corrigan, Gary Riley, Michael Cunningham, Leonard Porter Salazar, Jonathan Del Arco, Celia Newman, David Herman, Max Perlich, Nina Siemaszko, Kevin Tighe, John C. McGinley, Frances Fisher, Lee Wilkof, James N. Harrell, Jack Gold, Keone Young, Park Overall, Pauly Shore; Drama; Live Action

In 1989, "Signs of Life" was released by Avenue Pictures; John David Coles (director); Mark Malone (screenplay); Beau Bridges, Vincent D'Onofrio, Arthur Kennedy, Kevin J. O'Connor, Will Patton, Kate Reid, Georgia Engel, Kathy Bates, Mary-Louise Parker; Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “A Fine Fine Day” by Tony Carey peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Baby Come Back” by Billy Rankin peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Blue Light” by David Gilmour peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Catch Me I'm Falling” by Real Life peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Don't Answer Me” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Give Me Tonight” by Shannon peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Hold Me Now” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Love Me In A Special Way” by DeBarge peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Love Somebody” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Sail Away” by The Temptations peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “She's Strange” by Cameo peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Show Me” by The Pretenders peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Tonight” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Hold Me Now” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Come Back With Me” by Ronnie McNair peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Don't Give Me Up” by Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Don't Let Go” by Wang Chung peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Don't Tell Me” by Blancmange peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Give Me My Freedom” by Shillelagh Sisters peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Hand In Glove” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Happy Birthday Baby” by Elbow Bones and The Racketeers peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Happy Ending” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I'm Falling” by The Bluebells peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I'm Gonna Love You Forever” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “It's All Yours” by Starpoint peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “One Man's Meat” by Fad Gadget peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Peace In Our Time” by Imposter peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops” by Cocteau Twins peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Pirates On The Airwaves” by Pauline Black and Sunday Best peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Pros and Cons Of Hitch-Hiking” by Roger Waters peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Tell Me I'm Wrong” by Mike Read peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The Reflex” by Duran Duran peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Thieves Like Us” by New Order peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “When You're Young and In Love” by The Flying Pickets peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, ✪✪ “Eat It” by "Weird Al" Yankovic peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, ✪✪ “Jam On It” by Newcleus peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall In Love)” by Shakin' Stevens and Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Save The Last Dance For Me” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Blue Day” by Mi-Sex peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Breakdance” by Irene Cara peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “It's My Life” by Talk Talk peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Rush Rush” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, ✪✪ “To Be Or Not To Be (The Hitler Rap)” by Mel Brooks peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Aan elke vrouw waar 'k eens van hield” by Henk Wijngaard and Ben Steneker peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Bad Boy” by Centerfold peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Catch Me” by Marsha Raven peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “If I Say The Words” by BZN peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Ik hou van jou” by Maribelle peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Ik voel me zo verdomd alleen...” by Danny de Munk peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Kom terug” by André Hazes peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Street Dance” by Break Machine peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Thank You For The Music” by ABBA peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Time Goes By” by José [NL] peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, ⏺ “Nelson Mandela” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Abschied ist ein scharfes Schwert” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Hello Again” by Howard Carpendale peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Ich will nicht wissen, wie du heißt” by Andy Borg peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Rette mich” by Nena peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Run Runaway” by Slade peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Tommy Loves Me” by Carola peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1984, “What Is Love?” by Howard Jones peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1984, ✪✪ “99 Luftballons” by Nena peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “(Feels Like) Heaven” by Fiction Factory peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Original Sin” by INXS peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Rette mich” by Nena peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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