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In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of One Day at a Time”. Other Articles: Tim Conway.

In 1980, “Friday The 13th”, the first installment featuring “Jason,” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1982, On General Hospital, Laura Templeton (Janine Turner) caused a scene at the airport when Jackie (Demi) tried to make her leave Port Charles.

In 1982, “Diary Of A Madman” album by Ozzy Osbourne was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1982, “Rio” album by Duran Duran was released

In 1983, Having dropped the showʹs original setting (Milwaukee for Hollywood), and one of its female leads ABC finally drops the Penny Marshall show — still being called “Laverne And Shirley.” And theyʹre serious, so stop calling them Cindy Williams!

In 1983, Lee Chin Yong did 170 continuous chin-ups in Seoul.

In 1984, On Dynasty, Krystle (Linda Evans) and Blake (John Forsythe) Carrington's daughter, Kristina, was born prematurely.

In 1985, On Dallas, Bobby (Patrick Duffy) and Pam (Victoria Principal) reunited as J.R. (Larry Hagman) tried to have Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) committed again for her alcoholism.

In 1985, The Go-Goʹs announce their breakup. The all-girl groupʹs two top ten hits are “We Got the Beat” and “Vacation.” The group launches a reunion tour in 1990.

In 1985, “Half-Nelson”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on NBC. It got half-ratings.

In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Cheers”. Other Articles: Susan Howard, Brothers

In 1986, R.C., “Bad Boy” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Right Between The Eyes” by Wax peaked at #43 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Stick Around” by Julian Lennon peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Take Me Home” by Phil Collins peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Your Love” by The Outfield peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Saturday Night Live” musical guest Paul Simon performs “You Can Call Me Al,” “Homeless” and “Graceland.” Within the next year and a half, Simon will have performed over half of his “Graceland” album on the program.

In 1988, The final edition of Dolly the television variety show hosted by Dolly Parton aired on ABC. Guest stars featured in the series had included Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Tyne Daly, Bruce Willis, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Petty, Tom Selleck, the Neville Brothers, Alabama, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, Dudley Moore, and Oprah Winfrey

In 1989, Even though “Another World” patriarch Mac Cory has been the fictional victim of strokes, shootings, poisoning, and impotence over the years, his final undoing is an off-screen heart attack. His portrayer, Douglass Watson, filmed the final scenes airing today before passing away in real life nine days earlier.

In 1985, "Rustlers' Rhapsody" was released by Paramount Pictures; Hugh Wilson (director/screenplay); Tom Berenger, G.W. Bailey, Marilu Henner, Fernando Rey, Andy Griffith, Sela Ward, Brant Van Hoffman, Christopher Malcolm, Jim Carter, Patrick Wayne, Paul Maxwell, Billy J. Mitchell, John Orchard; Comedy, Western; Live Action

In 1987, "Queenie" was released by ABC; Larry Peerce (director); April Smith, Winston Beard (screenplay); Mia Sara, Joss Ackland, Martin Balsam, Claire Bloom, Gary Cady, Kirk Douglas, Joel Grey, Leigh Lawson, Sarah Miles, Topol, Serena Gordon, Rosalie Crutchley, Albert Moses, Ernest Clark, Rob Spendlove, Geoffrey Rose, Paul Hawkins, Godfrey Talbot, John Carlin, John Grillo, Alison Doody, Tom Owen; Drama, Romance; Live action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Bad Boy” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Catching The Sun” by Spyro Gyra peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Feel It Again” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Was Looking For Someone To Love” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Is That It?” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Just For The Moment” by Ray Kennedy peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Lucky Me” by Anne Murray peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Right Between The Eyes” by Wax peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Solitaire” by Peter McIan peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Starting Over Again” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Stick Around” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Take Me Home” by Phil Collins peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “When The Feeling Comes Around” by Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “White Hot” by Red Rider peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You're My Blessing” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Your Love” by The Outfield peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Absolute Beginners” by David Bowie peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Addicted To Love” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Chains” by The Arrows peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Fire In The Morning” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I Think It's Love” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Is That It?” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kiss” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Let's Go All The Way” by Sly Fox peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Life's What You Make It” by Talk Talk peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Theme From '9 1/2 Weeks' (I Do What I Do)” by John Taylor peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “X-Ray Eyes” by Jim Foster peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You May Be Right” by Billy Joel peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Be Good To Yourself” by Journey peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Destiny” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “E.S.P.” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Experience” by Diana Ross peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Golden Years EP” by Motörhead peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I Can See It” by Blancmange peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I'll Keep On Loving You” by Princess peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “It Only Takes A Minute” by Tavares peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kind Words” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Lessons In Love” by Level 42 peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Live To Tell” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love's Gonna Get You” by Modern-Nique peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “She Loves You” by Ted Chippington peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Shine” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Something To Believe In / Somebody Put Something In My Drink” by The Ramones peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Something's Missing” by The Chords peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sunshine” by Imagination peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Groove” by Rodney Franklin peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Theme From 'American Gigolo' (The Seduction)” by James Last Band peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “This World Of Water” by New Musik peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “What You Need” by INXS peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “What's Inside A Girl” by The Cramps peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Worlds Apart” by Cactus World News peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Your Latest Trick” by Dire Straits peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Movin' Right Along / Never Before, Never Again (Instrumental)” by Kermit The Frog (Jim Henson) And Fozzie Bear peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Back On My Feet Again / Turn Around In Tokyo” by The Babys peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Wanna Hold Your Hand / Love One Another” by Dollar peaked at number 75 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kiss” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “On The Radio / There Will Always Be A You” by Donna Summer peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Pilot Of The Airwaves / Falling” by Charlie Dore peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “So Lonely / No Time This Time” by The Police peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Second Time Around / Leave It All Up To Love” by Shalamar peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “A Message To You Rudy” by The Special AKA (The Specials) Featuring Rico+ peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Asian Paradise” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Body And Soul” by Mai Tai peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Curiosity” by The Jets (U.S.) peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Eloise” by The Damned peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Move Away” by Culture Club peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Revolution” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Tears” by The Crocodiles peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Where Do The Children Go” by The Hooters peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Have You Ever Had It Blue” by The Style Council peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Don't Need You” by Herman Brood And His Wild Romance peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Quiet Eyes” by Golden Earring peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Refugee” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “San Francisco Bay” by Smokie peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Special Lady” by Ray, Goodman And Brown peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sun Of Jamaica” by Goombay Dance Band peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “We Believe In Love” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Your Love” by The Outfield peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “1965” by Michel Sardou peaked at number 31 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Bad Boy” by Den Harrow peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “In The Heat Of The Night” by Sandra peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Les bêtises” by Sabine Paturel peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love Is The Seventh Wave” by Sting peaked at number 30 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Quand tu pars” by Rose Laurens peaked at number 41 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “This Is My Life” by Eartha Kitt peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Dance With Me” by Alphaville peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “A Love Bizarre” by Sheila E. peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Ciao amico” by Peter, Sue And Marc peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't You Love Me Anymore” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kiss” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Midnight Lady” by Chris Norman peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Solo noi” by Toto Cutugno peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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