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In 1980, “Pretenders” album by The Pretenders was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1980, “Women and Children First” album by Van Halen was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1981, The Japanese video arcade game “Donkey Kong” was released by Nintendo.
In 1981, The Prime Interest Rate went to 20.0 percent
In 1982, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Going To A Go-Go”/“Beast Of Burden” (non-LP) released as European tour officially gets underway.
In 1982, “Asia” album by Asia was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1983, On The Edge of Night, just after Sky (Larkin Malloy) and Raven (Sharon Gabet) were married, Sky told Raven that Spencer had swindled them out of the Whitney fortune and left them bankrupt.
In 1983, The 1980 movie “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes” opened in movie theaters in Germany.
In 1984, Failed pilot “Welcome To The Fun Zone,” hosted by deejay Doctor Demento, airs in “Saturday Night Liveʹs” regular timeslot. Guests include Howie Mandel, John Candy, Bozo The Clown, and “Weird Al” Yankovic (who provides the showʹs theme song, “Fun Zone,” which will end up on soundtrack to Yankovicʹs feature film “UHF”).
In 1984, On the cover of TV Guide: “Victoria Principal”. Other Articles: Bloopers, Nathan Cook, Doctor Who
In 1984, R.C., “Iʹll Wait” by Van Halen peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Music Time” by Styx peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go” by Wham! peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1985, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the all-time leading point scorer in the National Basketball Association playoffs this night. He rang up a total of 4,458 points, smashing the previous record held by Jerry West, also of the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 1986, C.S.P.A.N. II (Cable TV Network), coverage of the U.S. Senate, first went on the air. For the first time, the public could watch the proceedings of the U.S. Senate on television as a six-week experiment of televised sessions.
In 1988, On Days of our Lives, after being seen by Alan, Shane (Charles Shaughness) told Kim (Patsy Pease) they best way not to blow their plan was to proceed with the divorce.
In 1989, On Guiding Light, Roger (Michael Zaslow) woke up in the hospital just as Holly (Maureen Garrett) was about to suffocate him with a pillow.
In 1989, On Santa Barbara, Julia Wainwright (Nancy Lee Grahn) and Mason Capwell (Lane Davies) were married. The show aired a special opening for the episode.
In 1989, The Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film, “Dead Poets Society”, starring Robin Williams, opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1989, "Dead Poets Society" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners; Peter Weir (director); Tom Schulman (screenplay); Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Lara Flynn Boyle, Gale Hansen, Norman Lloyd, Kurtwood Smith, Dylan Kussman, Melora Walters, James Waterston, Alexandra Powers, Leon Pownall, George Martin, Allelon Ruggiero, Jane Moore, Kevin Cooney, Colin Irving, Matt Carey, John Cunningham; Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "No Holds Barred" was released by New Line Cinema / WWE Studios; Thomas J. Wright (director); Dennis Hackin (screenplay); Hulk Hogan, Kurt Fuller, Joan Severance, Tiny Lister, Jr., Mark Pellegrino, Bill Henderson, Charles Levin, David Paymer, Patrick O'Bryan, Jeep Swenson, Bill Eadie, Stan Hansen, Rebecca Wackler, Bruce Taylor, Gene Okerlund, Jesse Ventura, Howard Finkel, Joey Marella, Rick Allen; Action; Live Action
In 1989, "Renegades" was released by Universal Pictures / Morgan Creek Productions / Interscope Communications; Jack Sholder (director); David Rich (screenplay); Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Knepper, Bill Smitrovich, Jami Gertz, Clark Johnson, Peter MacNeill, Floyd Westerman, Joseph Griffin, Kyra Harper; Action, Crime; Live Action
In 1989, "Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills" was released by Cinecom Pictures; Paul Bartel (director); Bruce Wagner (screenplay); Jacqueline Bisset, Ray Sharkey, Mary Woronov, Robert Beltran, Ed Begley Jr., Wallace Shawn, Arnetia Walker, Paul Bartel, Paul Mazursky, Rebecca Schaeffer, Barret Oliver, Edith Diaz, Susan Saiger, Jerry Tondo, Michael Feinstein, Frank Welker, Little Richard; Black comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "Vampire's Kiss" was released by Hemdale Film Corporation; Robert Bierman (director); Joseph Minion (screenplay); Nicolas Cage, María Conchita Alonso, Jennifer Beals, Elizabeth Ashley, Kasi Lemmons, Bob Lujan, Jessica Lundy, John Walker, Boris Leskin, Michael Knowles, John Michael Higgins, Jodie Markell, Marc Coppola, David Pierce, Amy Stiller, Christopher Sluka, ESG; Black comedy, Horror; Live Action
In 1984, “Little Bit Of Love” by Dwight Twilley peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Little Lady” by Duke Jupiter peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Music Time” by Styx peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Standing In The Dark” by Platinum Blonde peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Strike” by Eddie Schwartz peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Groovin' (You're The Best Thing / The Big Boss Groove)” by The Style Council peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Half A Boy and Half A Man” by Nick Lowe peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Feel Like Buddy Holly” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Hear It For The Boy” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Lies Lost” by Helen Terry peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Body Electric” by Rush peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Venceremos” by Working Week peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “To All The Girls I've Loved Before” by Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dancing In The Sheets” by Shalamar peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Doctor! Doctor!” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “They Don't Know” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wouldn't It Be Good” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “De klok op rock” by Normaal peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Happy Ending” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Want To Break Free” by Queen peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Are My Lady” by Blitz [NL] peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Might Think” by The Cars peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “A Love Worth Waiting For” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Es war nix” by KGB (Kurt Gober Band) peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hello” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Want To Break Free” by Queen peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jump” by Van Halen peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “People Are People” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wouldn't It Be Good” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Get Out Of Your Lazy Bed” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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