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In 1981, On General Hospital, the "funny little statue" disappeared when the lights went out at the art auction. Luke, Robert, Alex, and Tony all planned to steal it the night of the auction. During the auction, the lights went out. When they came back on, both the Ice Princess and Luke were gone; but Luke resurfaced weeks later, he didn't have the statuette.

In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “Goldie Hawn”. Other Articles: Capitol soaper, Zap-Proof Commercials

In 1982, R.C., “(Theme From) Magnum P.I.” by Mike Post peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Cat People (Putting Out The Fire)” by David Bowie peaked at #67 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Chariots Of Fire — Titles” by Vangelis peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Hang Fire” by Rolling Stones peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Man On The Corner” by Genesis peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Since Youʹre Gone” by The Cars peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Stars On 45 III” by Stars On peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “The Beatles Movie Medley” by The Beatles peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, Veteran record executive Neil Bogart, a big mover of the disco era with his Casablanca Records, dies of cancer. He created numerous trends…from his production of bubblegum hits to the development of Casablanca Records, where he was responsible for the “disco explosion” led by Donna Summer and the Village People. He also got the careers of Kiss and Joan Jett going. He was 39 years old.

In 1983, Darryl Strawberry gets his first major league hit, a single that scores Danny Heep, in a 10-5 Mets win over the Reds.

In 1984, Nine p.m./ET “V: The Final Battle: Conclusion” (NBC): Espionage, a form of germ warfare and the threat of nuclear annihilation figure in the showdown between the aliens and the Los Angeles freedom fighters. Mike Donovan: Marc Singer. Julie: Faye Grant.

In 1984, Something to bring a tear to your eyes: Joanie (Erin Moran) and Chachi (Scott Baio) got married on “Happy Days”! The comedy series, starring Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley and Marion Ross (Ron Howard and Anson Williams had already left the show) was winding down in its final season on ABC-TV. In the same episode, Fonzie (brilliantly portrayed by Winkler), filed papers to adopt a son.

In 1985, Gimme a Break! actor Dolph Sweet died at age 64. His soap roles included Gil McGowan on Another World and Harry Constable in The Edge of Night.

In 1986, The Coca-Cola Company, celebrating the centennial of its flagship beverage in Atlanta, announced it was revising the soft drinkʹs labels.

In 1989, Paul McCartney releases “My Brave Face” and “Ferry Cross the Mersey”

In 1981, "The Burning" was released by Filmways Pictures / Cropsy Venture / Miramax Films; Tony Maylam (director); Bob Weinstein, Peter Lawrence (screenplay); Brian Matthews, Lou David, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua, Jason Alexander, Ned Eisenberg, Fisher Stevens, Holly Hunter, Willie Reale, Carrick Glenn, Carolyn Houlihan, Shelley Bruce, Sarah Chodoff, Bonnie Deroski, Kevi Kendall, J.R. McKechnie, George Parry, Ame Segull, Bruce Kluger, John Roach, James Van Verth; Slasher; Live Action

In 1981, "Lady Chatterley's Lover" was released by Cannon Films / Columbia Pictures; Just Jaeckin (director/screenplay); Marc Behm, Christopher Wicking (screenplay); Sylvia Kristel, Nicholas Clay, Shane Briant, Ann Mitchell, Elizabeth Spriggs, Pascale Rivault, Peter Bennett, Anthony Head, Frank Moorey, Bessie Love, John Tynan, Michael Huston, Fran Hunter, Ryan Michael, Mark Colleano; Romance, Drama; Live Action

In 1985, "Creature" was released by Trans World Entertainment; William Malone (director/screenplay); Alan Reed (screenplay); Stan Ivar, Wendy Schaal, Lyman Ward, Robert Jaffe, Diane Salinger, Klaus Kinski, Annette McCarthy, Marie Laurin; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1987, "Gardens of Stone" was released by TriStar Pictures / Zoetrope Studios; Francis Ford Coppola (director); Ronald Bass (screenplay); James Caan, Anjelica Huston, James Earl Jones, D.B. Sweeney, Dean Stockwell, Mary Stuart Masterson, Dick Anthony Williams, Lonette McKee, Sam Bottoms, Elias Koteas, Larry Fishburne, Casey Siemaszko, Peter Masterson, Carlin Glynn; Drama; Live Action

In 1987, "Hot Pursuit" was released by Paramount Pictures / Interaccess Film Distribution / RKO Pictures; Steven Lisberger (director/screenplay); Steven Carabatsos (screenplay); John Cusack, Robert Loggia, Wendy Gazelle, Jerry Stiller, Monte Markham, Shelley Fabares, Ben Stiller, Keith David, Dah-ve Chodan, Ursaline Bryant, Paul Bates, Terence Cooper, Martin LaSalle; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "River's Edge" was released by Island Pictures / Hemdale Film Corporation; Tim Hunter (director); Neal Jimenez (screenplay); Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye Leitch, Roxana Zal, Daniel Roebuck, Joshua Miller, Dennis Hopper, Josh Richman, Tom Bower, Constance Forslund, Leo Rossi, Jim Metzler, Taylor Negron, Danyi Deats, Christopher Peters, Phillip Brock, Yuzo Nishihara, Richard Richcreek; Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 1988, "The Bourne Identity" was released by ABC / Alan Shayne Productions / Warner Bros. Television; Roger Young (director); Carol Sobieski (screenplay); Richard Chamberlain, Jaclyn Smith, Anthony Quayle, Donald Moffat, Shane Rimmer, Yorgo Voyagis, Denholm Elliott, Peter Vaughan, Michael Habeck, Wolf Kahler, Philip Madoc, Bill Wallis, John Carlin, Michael Mellinger, Terry Richards, Cyril Shaps, Bruce Boa, James Faulkner, James Laurenson, Jacqueline Pearce, Robert Arden, Leon Herbert, Derek Lyons, Bill Weston; Mystery, Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Live action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Baby Step Back” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Beechwood 4-5789” by The Carpenters peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” by David Bowie peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Chariots Of Fire” by Vangelis peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Finally” by T.G. Sheppard peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Fool For Your Love” by Jimmy Hall peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hang Fire” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I'm In Love Again” by Pia Zadora peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Let's Hang On” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Man On The Corner” by Genesis peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Since You're Gone” by The Cars peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Stars On 45 III (A Tribute To Stevie Wonder) aka Stars on Stevie” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Theme From 'Magnum P.I.'” by Mike Post peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Turn On Your Radar” by Prism peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Work That Body” by Diana Ross peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “The Beatles Movie Medley” by The Beatles peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Hiding From Love” by Rosetta Stone peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Key Largo” by Bertie Higgins peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Man On The Corner” by Genesis peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Stars On 45 III (A Tribute To Stevie Wonder) aka Stars on Stevie” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “There Are No Secrets” by Straight Lines peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “The Beatles Movie Medley” by The Beatles peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Body Language” by Queen peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Ever So Lonely” by Monsoon peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Love Rock and Roll” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Won't Let You Down” by Ph.D. peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Know Your Rights” by The Clash peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Nobody” by Toni Basil peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “See Jungle (Jungle Boy) TV Savage” by Bow Wow Wow peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Stay” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Switched On Swing” by The Kings Of Swing Orchestra peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Try Jah Love” by Third World peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Under My Wheels” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “View From A Bridge” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “This Time (We'll Get It Right) / We'll Fly The Flag” by England World Cup Squad '82 peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “America In My Head / Alone” by Metro peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Average Inadequacy / Machinations Of Dance” by The Machinations peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Blue Eyes / Hey Papa Legba” by Elton John peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Love Rock and Roll / Love Is Pain” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “My Own Way / Like an Angel” by Duran Duran peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Rough Around The Edges / Three's a Crowd” by Johnny Chester and Hotspur peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Super Freak (Part I) / Super Freak (Part II)” by Rick James peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Pop Goes The Movies” by Meco peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Wordy Rappinghood / (You Don't Stop) Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “(Oh) Pretty Woman” by Van Halen peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Beserk Warriors” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Five Miles Out” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Make A Move On Me” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Some Guys Have All The Luck” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Titles From Chariots Of Fire” by Vangelis peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Walking In The Rain” by Grace Jones peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Tight Fit peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Dear John” by Status Quo peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “See You” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Shame, Shame, Shame” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Sister Paradise” by Time Bandits peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Greatest Rock and Roll Band In The World” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “View From A Bridge” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Why Can't We Live Together” by Mike Anthony peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Zullen we maar weer...” by Doble RR peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, ⏺🤣 “Mickey” by Toni Basil peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Down Under” by Men At Work peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Tight Fit peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Ein bißchen Frieden” by Nicole peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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