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The 80's Datebook for May 29

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In 1980, COVER OF “ROLLING STONE” THE PRETENDERS

In 1980, Kareem Abdul Jabbar won his sixth Most Valuable Player Award, eclipsing the previous mark held by Boston great Bill Russell.

In 1980, Larry Bird beats out Magic Johnson for NBA rookie of year.

In 1980, “Women and Children First” album by Van Halen was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1981, “Daily Variety” reported that “Surround-Sound” would soon become available on videotape and cable TV broadcasts.

In 1982, Clashʹs “Combat Rock” LP is released.

In 1982, R.C., “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)” by Elton John peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Fantasy” by Aldo Nova peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “House Of Fun” by Madness peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “I Know What Boys Like” by The Waitresses peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “My Girl” by Donnie Iris peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Piece Of My Heart” by Sammy Hagar peaked at #73 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Still In Saigon” by Charlie Daniels Band peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Wake Up Little Susie” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, The number one selling album: is “TUG OF WAR” from PAUL McCARTNEY (his first post-Beatle project produced by George Martin) includes “TAKE IT AWAY” and “EBONY AND IVORY” (with Stevie Wonder)

In 1982, “The Incredible Hulk”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on CBS.

In 1986, On General Hospital, in the hills of Catalina, Kevin O'Connor (Kevin Bernhardt) tried to convince his wife, Terry Brock (Robyn Bernard), that he wanted her to be free from the guilt of being a murderer. So he gave her a gun.

In 1987, “Fame Fortune and Romance”, TV Tabloid; last aired on ABC.

In 1989, On Another World, Nicole Love (Anne Howard) confessed to Cass Winthrop (Stephen Schnetzer) that she murdered Jason Frame.

In 1981, "Dead & Buried" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures; Gary Sherman (director); Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon (screenplay); James Farentino, Melody Anderson, Jack Albertson, Dennis Redfield, Nancy Locke, Lisa Blount, Robert Englund, Bill Quinn, Michael Currie, Christopher Allport, Macon McCalman, Barry Corbin, Michael Pataki, Lisa Marie, Joseph G. Medalis, Estelle Omens; Slasher; Live Action

In 1981, "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures; Ronald F. Maxwell (director); Bob Bonney (screenplay); Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid, Mark Hamill, Sunny Johnson, Don Stroud, Barry Corbin, Arlen Dean Snyder, Ellen Saland; Musical, Drama; Live Action

In 1981, "Polyester" was released by New Line Cinema / Dreamland / Michael White Productions; John Waters (director/screenplay); Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, Mink Stole, Stiv Bators, Susan Lowe, Cookie Mueller, Mary Vivian Pearce, Jean Hill, George Figgs, David Samson, Ken King, Mary Garlington, Joni Ruth White, Hans Kramm, Rick Breitenfeld, George Hulse, Marina Melin; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “I Know What Boys Like” by The Waitresses peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪ “Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 105 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “A Night To Remember” by Shalamar peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)” by Elton John peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Fantasy” by Aldo Nova peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Man On Your Mind” by Little River Band peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “My Girl” by Donnie Iris peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Old-Fashioned Love” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Piece Of My Heart” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Run For The Roses” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Still In Saigon” by The Charlie Daniels Band peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Very Best In You” by Change peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Wake Up Little Susie” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “867-5309 (Jenny)” by Tommy Tutone peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)” by Elton John peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Town Called Malice” by The Jam peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “House Of Fun” by Madness peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪ “I Love A Man In Uniform” by Gang Of Four peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Baby It's True (I Can't Stop Myself)” by Mari Wilson peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Cantonese Boy” by Japan peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Faithless” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Fantasy Island” by Tight Fit peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Forget Me Nots” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Grace” by Band Aka peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Is All Is All Right” by UB40 peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Paris In One Day” by Mood peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Perfumed Garden” by The RAH Band peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Suspicious Minds” by Candi Staton peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “The Beatles Movie Medley / I'm Happy Just to Dance With You” by The Beatles peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Body And Soul / Rocking Institution” by Jo Kennedy / Paul Kelly And The Dots peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Chariots Of Fire / Eric's Theme” by Vangelis peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Gloria / I Will Follow” by U2 peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “We Got The Beat / Can't Stop The World” by The Go-Go's peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Listen” by Stiff Little Fingers peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “No Fool Like An Old” by Jodi Vaughan And Brendan Dugan peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Talking Out Of Turn” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Unguarded Moment” by The Church peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “A Little Bit Further Away” by Kokomo peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “A Little Tenderness” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Automatic Pilot” by Fay Lovsky peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Best Love” by Rose Royce peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Blue Eyes” by BZN peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Heat Of The Moment” by Asia peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Het vissersmeisje” by De Havenzangers peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Specialize In Love” by Sharon Brown peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Niet geschoten is altijd mis” by Nico Haak peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Ooh Shooby Doo Doo Lang” by Aneka peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Really Saying Something” by Bananarama And Fun Boy Three peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Viva la libertad” by Daniël Sahuleka peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Felicità” by Al Bano And Romina Power peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

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

In 1982, “Memory” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Ooh Shooby Doo Doo Lang” by Aneka peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Shirley” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “More Than This” by Roxy Music peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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