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In 1983, George Strait scored his second Country #1 hit single with "A Fire I Can't Put Out." The track was released as the fourth and final single from his album Strait from the Heart.
In 1983, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at the Wax Museum in Washington, D.C., officially marking the beginning day of his first official tour. A “27” coincidence of note: on this day nine years later, the 27th Amendment to the Constitution, which prohibits Congress from giving itself midterm pay raises, went into effect.
In 1984, On the COVER OF “TV GUIDE”…Jon Lovitzʹs wife…MORGAN FAIRCHILD…yea, thatʹs it! Other Articles: Star Search, the First Olympics
In 1984, On the taping of the game show Press Your Luck, contestant Paul Michael Larson stunned everyone by winning $110,237, a one-day record in TV game show history, just by memorizing the patterns which helped him predict where the flasher will stop when he hit the plunger at his desk. The game ran so long that it was split up into a two-part episode for airinjg on June 8 and eleven of that year.
In 1984, Pink Floydʹs “Dark Side of the Moon” marked its 520th week — a total of ten YEARS — on Billboardʹs Top 200 album chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Authority Song” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Head Over Heels” by Go-Goʹs peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Itʹs My Life” by Talk Talk peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “King Of Suede” by “Weird Al” Yankovic peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of the Policeʹs “King Of Pain”
In 1984, R.C., “To All The Girls Iʹve Loved Before” by Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, The Cars release “Magic.”
In 1984, The late Bob Marleyʹs album “Legend” topped the United Kingdom album chart.
In 1984, The OʹJays and The Romantics perform together on Soul Train.
In 1986, On Santa Barbara, Kelly (Robin Wright) pushed Dylan Hartley (Page Moseley) out a window to his death.
In 1986, Ronald Reagan appears at a dinner of the White House News Photographers Association. Putting thumbs to his ears and wiggling his fingers, the President quipped, “Iʹve been waiting for years to do this.”
In 1986, “Belinda” album by Belinda Carlisle was released
In 1986, “So” album by Peter Gabriel was released. Yeah! So?
In 1987, The first American Comedy Awards show was presentedf.
In 1987, The movie “Ishtar,” starring Dustin Hoffman and Warren Beatty, made its premiere. It bombed at the box office.
In 1987, “Hill Street Blues”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on NBC.
In 1989, Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) last appearance on Dallas. (no, she didnʹt die)
In 1985, "Christopher Columbus" was released by CBS / Lorimar-Telepictures; Alberto Lattuada (director/screenplay); Adriano Bolzoni, Tullio Pinelli, Laurence Heath (screenplay); Gabriel Byrne, Faye Dunaway, Oliver Reed, Max von Sydow, Rossano Brazzi, Virna Lisi, Raf Vallone, Eli Wallach, Nicol Williamson, Michel Auclair, William Berger, Keith Buckley, Elpidia Carrillo, Massimo Girotti, Larry Lamb, Stefano Madia, Murray Melvin, Jack Watson, Patrick Bauchau, Salvatore Borgese, Scott Coffey, Erik Schumann, Gregory Snegoff, Hal Yamanouchi, Mark Buffery, Anne Canovas, Audrey Matson, Cyrus Elias, Francesco Lattuada, Iris Peynado; Adventure, Biography, Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "Cold Feet" was released by Avenue Pictures; Robert Dornhelm (director); Thomas McGuane, Jim Harrison (screenplay); Keith Carradine, Sally Kirkland, Tom Waits, Bill Pullman, Kathleen York, Rip Torn, Jeff Bridges, Macon McCalman, Vincent Schiavelli, Chuck Woolery; Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "For Queen and Country" was released by Atlantic Entertainment Group; Martin Stellman (director/screenplay); Trix Worrell (screenplay); Denzel Washington, Dorian Healy, Bruce Payne, Amanda Redman, Sean Chapman, Graham McTavish, Geff Francis, Frank Harper, Craig Fairbrass, George Baker, Stella Gonet, Ken Stott, Jimmi Harkishin, Stephen Lawrence, Michael Bray, Colin Thomas, Brian McDermott; Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "Fright Night Part 2" was released by TriStar Pictures; Tommy Lee Wallace (director/screenplay); Tim Metcalfe, Miguel Tejada-Flores (screenplay); Roddy McDowall, William Ragsdale, Traci Lind, Julie Carmen, Jon Gries, Brian Thompson, Merritt Butrick, Ernie Sabella, Josh Richman, Blair Tefkin, Russell Clark; Horror, Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "How I Got into College" was released by 20th Century Fox; Savage Steve Holland (director); Terrel Seltzer (screenplay); Anthony Edwards, Corey Parker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Finn Carter, Charles Rocket, Brian Doyle-Murray, Tichina Arnold, Tom Kenny, Richard Jenkins, Phil Hartman, Nora Dunn, Christopher Rydell, O-Lan Jones, Bruce Wagner, Bill Raymond, Philip Baker Hall, Nicolas Coster, Duane Davis, Diane Franklin, Robert Ridgely, Micole Mercurio, Bill Henderson, Richard Steven Horvitz, Curtis Armstrong, Taylor Negron; Romantic comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "Miracle Mile" was released by Columbia Pictures / Hemdale Film Corporation; Steve De Jarnatt (director/screenplay); Anthony Edwards, Mare Winningham, John Agar, Lou Hancock, Mykelti Williamson, Kelly Jo Minter, Kurt Fuller, Brian Thompson, Denise Crosby, Robert DoQui, O-Lan Jones, Claude Earl Jones, Alan Rosenberg, Danny De La Paz, Earl Boen, Raphael Sbarge, Lucille Bliss, Diane Delano, Edward Bunker, Peter Berg, Richard Biggs, Jenette Goldstein; Thriller; Live Action
In 1989, "Road House" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United Artists / Silver Pictures; Rowdy Herrington (director); David Lee Henry, Hilary Henkin (screenplay); Patrick Swayze, Ben Gazzara, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, Kevin Tighe, Red West, Sunshine Parker, Marshall R. Teague, Anthony De Longis, Keith David, Jeff Healey, John Doe, Kathleen Wilhoite, Terry Funk, Julie Michaels, Travis McKenna, John William Young; Action; Live Action
In 1984, “Darlin'” by Frank Stallone peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Days Gone By” by Poco peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Look Any Further” by Siedah Garrett With Dennis Edwards peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Eyes That See In The Dark” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Head Over Heels” by The Go-Go's peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hurt” by Re-Flex peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “It's My Life” by Talk Talk peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “To All The Girls I've Loved Before” by Julio Iglesias And Willie Nelson peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “King Of Suede” by "Weird Al" Yankovic peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Breakdance” by Irene Cara peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Come Back And Stay” by Paul Young peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Answer Me” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “It's My Life” by Talk Talk peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “They Don't Know” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “To All The Girls I've Loved Before” by Julio Iglesias And Willie Nelson peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Assassin” by Marillion peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Automatic” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Bad Life” by PiL (Public Image Limited) peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “BBC Snooker Theme” by Various Artists peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Carless” by Bourgie Bourgie peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Emergency (Dial 999)” by Loose Ends peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I'll Be Around” by Terri Wells peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Games” by Belle And The Devotions peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Somebody” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Marvin” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “One Love / People Get Ready” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Panama” by Van Halen peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “She's Trouble” by Musical Youth peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Smalltown Creed” by The Kane Gang peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sneaking Out The Backdoor / Matt's Mood” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Somebody Else's Guy” by Jocelyn Brown peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Stay With Me Tonight” by Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sweetest Sweetest” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Turn Your Back On Me” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Uprock” by The Rock Steady Crew peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Don't Love Me” by Marilyn peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “Love Me Tender” by Roland Rat Superstar peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Holiday (Celebrate)” by Madonna peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wonderland” by Big Country peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wouldn't It Be Good” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “My Ever Changing Moods” by The Style Council peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “This Charming Man” by The Smiths peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Asia” by The Mo [NL] peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Locomotion” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Songs Are Back Again” by Band Of Gold peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Playa Blanca” by Audrey Landers peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Reach Out” by Time Bandits peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You're Gonna Like It” by The President peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Street Dance” by Break Machine peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Get Out Of Your Lazy Bed” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hello” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “People Are People” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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