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In 1980, On One Life to Live, Dorian (Robin Strasser) told Viki (Erika Slezak) that she was very impressed with Ted Clayton.
In 1980, The Canadian province of Quebec voted against a proposal to negotiate independence from Canada.
In 1982, TVʹs “Barney Miller” was seen for the last time in its original network run on ABC-TV this night. Hal Linden as Barney, Abe Vigoda as Fish and a talented cast continue to bring the fictional 12th Precinct to TV screens through syndication today. Officer Carl Levitt is promoted to detective while New York Cityʹs 12th Precinct is to be vacated as a historical landmark (as Theodore Rooseveltʹs headquarters when he was police board president in the 1890s).
In 1983, American heavyweight boxer Larry Holmes beats countryman Tim Witherspoon by split decision to retain his WBC title at the Dunes Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.
In 1983, Larry Holmes beats Tim Witherspoon in 12 for heavyweight boxing title.
In 1983, Michael Dokes and Mike Weaver fight to a draw in 15 for hw boxing title.
In 1985, Daryl Hall and John Oates headlined a concert for the reopening of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. The show benefited the United Negro College Fund.
In 1985, Larry Holmes retained the heavyweight boxing title of the International Boxing Federation at Reno, Nevada, this night — by defeating Carl Wilson in 15 rounds. The fight marked the first heavyweight title fight in Reno since Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries duked it out in 1910.
In 1985, Radio Marti, operated by the U.S. government, began broadcasting; Cuba responded by attempting to jam its signal.
In 1986, Daily Variety reported that Ted Turner would colorize MGMʹs iventory of black and white films. Movie purists retaliated by colorizing a Black-and-white picture of Ted Turner just to see what he looks like colorized!
In 1986, “The Flintstones 25h Anniversary Celebration” aired on CBS.
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Roseanne Barr”. Other Articles: Roxana Zal, B.L. Stryker
In 1989, R.C., “Ferry Cross The Mersey” by The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden, and Stocko Aitken Waterman peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Forever Your Girl” by Paula Abdul peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “I Only Wanna Be With You” by Samantha Fox peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Real Love” by Jody Watley peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Round and Round” by New Order peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “The Mayor Of Simpleton” by XTC peaked at #72 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It just goes to show you, itʹs always something.” And on this day for Gilda Radner, the something is ovarian cancer. Gilda goes to heaven. Gildaʹs Club is a cancer support society founded by Gildaʹs widower Gene Wilder.
In 1989, “Toonces The Cat” takes the wheel on Saturday Night Live.
In 1983, "Bill Cosby: Himself" was released by 20th Century Fox / Jemmin, Inc.; Bill Cosby (director/screenplay); Bill Cosby; Stand-up comedy; Live action
In 1983, "Eureka" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company / Recorded Picture Company / JF Productions / Sunley Productions; Nicolas Roeg (director); Paul Mayersberg (screenplay); Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer, Jane Lapotaire, Mickey Rourke, Ed Lauter, Joe Pesci, Joe Spinell, James Faulkner, Corin Redgrave, Helena Kallianiotes; Drama; Live action
In 1983, "The Mack (re-release)" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation; Michael Campus (director); Robert J. Poole (screenplay); Max Julien, Richard Pryor, Carol Speed, Roger E. Mosley, George Murdock; Blaxploitation; Live action
In 1983, "Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone" was released by Columbia Pictures; Lamont Johnson (director); David Preston, Edith Rey, Daniel Goldberg, Len Blum (screenplay); Peter Strauss, Molly Ringwald, Ernie Hudson, Michael Ironside, Andrea Marcovicci, Beeson Carroll, Hrant Alianak, Deborah Pratt, Aleisa Shirley, Cali Timmins, Reggie Bennett, Harold Ramis; Space Western; Live action
In 1984, "The First Olympics: Athens 1896" was released by NBC / Columbia Pictures Television; Alvin Rakoff (director); Charles Gary Allison, William Bast (screenplay); David Caruso, Hunt Block, David Ogden Stiers, Angela Lansbury, Louis Jourdan, Alex Hyde-White, Jason Connery, Aaron Swartz, Matt Frewer, Robert Addie, Benedict Taylor, Edward Wiley, Honor Blackman, Gayle Hunnicutt, Bill Travers, Virginia McKenna, Dave King, Rolf Saxon, Titos Vandis, David Healy, Bruce Boa, Sean Caffrey, Mihalis Giannatos, Ed Bishop, Alibe Parsons, Kevork Malikyan, Jeff Harding, Albert Welling, Paul Maxwell, Alan Rowe, Shannon Tweed, Hutton Cobb, Ian Morton, William Armstrong, Keith Edwards, Terrance Conder, Peter Merrill, Nicos Ziagos; Drama, History, Sports; Live Action
In 1987, "Beverly Hills Cop II" was released by Paramount Pictures / Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films; Tony Scott (director); Larry Ferguson, Warren Skaaren (screenplay); Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Jürgen Prochnow, John Ashton, Ronny Cox, Brigitte Nielsen, Allen Garfield, Brian O'Connor, Dean Stockwell, Gil Hill, Gilbert Gottfried, Paul Reiser, Paul Guilfoyle, Robert Ridgely, Alice Adair, Glenn Withrow, Tom Bower, Hugh Hefner, Todd Susman, Chris Rock, Robert Pastorelli, Kopi Sotiropulos, Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr., John Hostetter, Rudy Ramos, Ritch Shydner, Ola Ray, Alana Soares, Venice Kong, Luann Lee, Rebecca Ferratti, Kymberly Paige, Kymberly Herrin, Kari Whitman; Action, Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Aria" was released by Miramax Films / Lightyear Entertainment / Virgin Films; Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, Bill Bryden, Derek Jarman, Franc Roddam, Nicolas Roeg, Ken Russell, Charles Sturridge, Julien Temple (directors/screenplay); Jean-Luc Godard (director); Don Boyd, Louis de Cahusac, Philippe Quinault (screenplay); Theresa Russell, Buck Henry, Beverly D'Angelo, John Hurt, Anita Morris, Bridget Fonda, Valérie Allain, Elizabeth Hurley, Peter Birch, Julie Hagerty, Geneviève Page, Sandrine Dumas, Linzi Drew, Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, Sophie Ward, John Hostetter, Albie Selznick, Andreas Wisniewski, Anne Canovas, Philippe Leroy-Beaulieu, Stephanie Lane, Nicola Swain, Jackson Kyle, Marianne McLaughlin, Marion Peterson, Garry Kasper, Chris Campion, James Mathers, Amy Johnson, Stan Mazin; Anthology; Live Action
In 1988, "Call Me" was released by Vestron Pictures; Sollace Mitchell (director/screenplay); Karyn Kay (screenplay); Patricia Charbonneau, Stephen McHattie, Boyd Gaines, Sam Freed, Steve Buscemi, Patti D'Arbanville, David Strathairn, Olek Krupa; Drama, Thriller; Live Action
In 1988, "Rikky and Pete" was released by United Artists / Film Victoria / Cascade Films; Nadia Tass (director); David Parker (screenplay); Stephen Kearney, Nina Landis, Tetchie Agbayani, Bill Hunter, Bruno Lawrence, Bruce Spence, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Dorothy Alison, Peter Cummins, Peter Hehir, Don Reid, Ralph Cotterill, Roderick Williams, Denis Lees, Robert Baxter; Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1988, "Willow" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Lucasfilm; Ron Howard (director); Bob Dolman (screenplay); Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh, Patricia Hayes, Billy Barty, Pat Roach, Gavan O'Herlihy, Maria Holvoe, Kevin Pollak, Rick Overton, David J. Steinberg, Mark Northover, Phil Fondacaro, Julie Peters, Malcolm Dixon, Tony Cox; Fantasy; Live Action
In 1989, “For The Love Of Money” by Bulletboys peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Forever Your Girl” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Only Wanna Be With You” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Real Love” by Jody Watley peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Round And Round” by New Order peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stop!” by Sam Brown peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Mayor Of Simpleton” by XTC peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dream Come True” by Frozen Ghost peaked at number 34 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Heaven Help Me” by Deon Estus With George Michael peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Can't Take It” by Billy Newton-Davis peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Let's Pretend” by The Northern Pikes peaked at number 66 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rocket” by Def Leppard peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Romance” by Paul Carrack And Terri Nunn peaked at number 84 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Second Chance” by 38 Special peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Watching Worlds Crumble” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 27 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “A Better Way” by Royal House peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “After All” by Peter Cetera And Cher peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Baby Plays Around EP” by Elvis Costello peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Disappointed” by PiL (Public Image Limited) peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't You Want Me Baby” by Mandy Smith peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Electric Youth” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ferry 'Cross The Mersey” by The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden And Stock Aitken Waterman peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Attack” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “My Love Is So Raw” by Alyson Williams Featuring Nikki D peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One Step At A Time” by Naisha peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Put Your Trust In The Music” by Burrell peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rooms On Fire” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Serious” by Steady B peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Violently (Ep)” by Hue And Cry peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Why Do I Always Get It Wrong” by Live Report peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Workin' Overtime” by Diana Ross peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Leave Me Alone” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stuck On You” by Paul Norton peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This Is Your Land” by Simple Minds peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When Love Comes To Town” by U2 With B.B. King peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's No Secret” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nothing Has Been Proved” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Riding On A Train” by The Pasadenas peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Beat Goes On” by Kerry Smith And The '89ers peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When Love Comes To Town” by U2 With B.B. King peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When You Come Back Home” by The Front Lawn peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Into Temptation” by Crowded House peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)” by The Jacksons peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Paradise City” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wonderful” by Patty And Shift peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “En dag” by Tommy Nilsson peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Help!” by Bananarama And Lananeeneenoonoo peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Push” by Trance Dance peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Save Up All Your Tears” by Robin Beck peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Flammes de l'enfer” by Niagara peaked at number 35 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “La chanson d'Azima” by France Gall peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “La machine avalé” by Dorothée peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Blow The House Down” by Living In A Box peaked at number 26 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)” by The Jacksons peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Real Love” by Jody Watley peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Way To Your Heart” by Soulsister peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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