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The 80's Datebook for May 18

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In 1980, Singer Ian Curtis of the new wave band Joy Division was found dead of an apparent suicide outside Manchester, United Kingdom. He was 23.

In 1980, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of The Buggles joined the rock band Yes. They replaced Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman.

In 1981, R.C., “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1983, Eight p.m./ET “E.T. and Friends” (CBS): Robin Williams is the host for a look at changing attitudes toward aliens as illustrated by portrayals of the celestial visitors in film, from “A Trip to the Moon” (1902) to “E.T.: The Extraterrestrial” (1982). Included: footage of the making of “E.T.” and a visit from the diminutive alien celebrity. In sketches, Williams plays a used-flying-object dealer; a futuristic fashion designer who has a close encounter with the Coneheads.

In 1983, John Andersonʹs mega-hit “Swingin”' entered the country charts.

In 1983, “Too Low For Zero” album by Elton John was released

In 1985, R.C., “Celebrate Youth” by Rick Springfield peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Donʹt Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Donʹt You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Oo-Ee-Diddley-Bop!” by Peter Wolf peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Smooth Operator” by Sade peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, Chung Kwung Ying did 2,750 “atomic” hand-stand push-ups.

In 1987, Fox began airing reruns of “The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers” featuring guest hosts for the next four nights. This friday, it would return with a new shorter title and its first guest host.

In 1983, "Moon in the Gutter" was released by unknown; Jean-Jacques Beineix (director/screenplay); Olivier Mergault, David Goodis (screenplay); Gérard Depardieu, Nastassja Kinski, Victoria Abril, Bertice Reading, Gabriel Monnet, Dominique Pinon, Milena Vukotic, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Bernard Farcy, Anne-Marie Coffinet, Katya Berger, Jacques Herlin, Guido Alberti; Drama; Live action

In 1984, "Finders Keepers" was released by Warner Bros. / CBS Theatrical Films; Richard Lester (director); Charles Dennis, Ronny Graham, Terence Marsh (screenplay); Michael O'Keefe, Beverly D'Angelo, David Wayne, Ed Lauter, Brian Dennehy, Pamela Stephenson, Louis Gossett Jr., Jack Riley, John Schuck, Timothy Blake, Jim Carrey, Robert Clothier, Jayne Eastwood, Alf Humphreys, Richard Newman, Campbell Lane; Comedy; Live Action

In 1984, "Making the Grade" was released by MGM/UA / Cannon Film Distributors; Dorian Walker (director); Charles Gayle, Gene Quintano (screenplay); Judd Nelson, Jonna Lee, Gordon Jump, Walter Olkewicz, Ronald Lacey, Dana Olsen, John Dye, Carey Scott, Scott McGinnis, Andrew Dice Clay, Dan Schneider; Teen, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Celebrate Youth” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Days Are Numbers (The Traveler)” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Don't Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Don't You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Imagination” by Belouis Some peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Little Sheila” by Slade peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Mathematics” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Oo-Ee-Diddley-Bop” by Peter Wolf peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Satisfaction Guaranteed” by The Firm (U.S.) peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Smooth Operator” by Sade peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Little Sheila” by Slade peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Missing You” by Diana Ross peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Obsession” by Animotion peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Riddle” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Vox Humana” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Welcome To The Pleasuredome” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “What About Me” by Belinda Metz peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Why?” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Feel So Real” by Steve Arrington peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Free Yourself” by The Untouchables peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Green Shirt” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Want Your Lovin'” by Curtis Hairston peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Lucky In Love” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Over The Sea” by Jesse Rae peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Pink And Black” by Robert Plant peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Rhythm Of The Night” by DeBarge peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Rock And Roll Girls” by John Fogerty peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Thief In The Night” by George Duke peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “This Is The Shirt” by Two People peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Walk Like A Man” by Divine peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Wallflower” by Monochrome Set peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Walls Come Tumbling Down!” by The Style Council peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Warm And Tender Love” by The Intruders peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Who Knows What Love Is” by Strawberry Switchblade peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, 🌎 “Two Tribes / War” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “House Of Cards” by Gang Gajang peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Love And Pride” by King peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “One More Night” by Phil Collins peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “R-O-C-K Rock” by Lin Buckfield And James Reyne peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Things Can Only Get Better” by Howard Jones peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Nightshift” by The Commodores peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Rhythm Of The Night” by DeBarge peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Rock And Roll Girls” by John Fogerty peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Seven Spanish Angels” by Ray Charles With Willie Nelson peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Treat Her Like A Lady” by The Temptations peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “Nuclear Waste” by Herbs peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “History” by Mai Tai peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Let's Go Together” by Change peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Move Closer” by Phyllis Nelson peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You” by George Benson peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Slave To Love” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “That Ole Devil Called Love” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “That Was Yesterday” by Foreigner peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Shake The Disease” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “So Far Away” by Dire Straits peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Svenska flickor” by Tomas Ledin peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Would I Lie To You?” by Eurythmics peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You're The Inspiration” by Chicago peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Material Girl” by Madonna peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Warum?” by Austria für Afrika peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Welcome To The Pleasuredome” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “C'est la vie d'château avec toi” by Peter et Sloane peaked at number 43 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Que la vie me pardonne” by Daniel Auteuil peaked at number 35 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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