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In 1980, The romantic Western film "Urban Cowboy," starring John Travolta and Debra Winger, opened in theaters in the U.S.A. The movie, which showcased Mickey Gilley's nightclub, was a huge success at the box office and its soundtrack included several major hits.
In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Judd Hirsch and Andy Kaufman of Taxi”. Other Articles: Real Martian Invasion
In 1981, R.C., “Almost Saturday Night” by Dave Edmunds peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Give A Little Bit More” by Cliff Richard peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “I Can Take Care Of Myself” by Billy and The Beaters peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Sweetheart” by Franke and The Knockouts peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, Emmy tenth Daytime Award presentation — Susan Lucci loses for fourth time.
In 1983, “Reading Rainbow” began airing on PBS
In 1984, On Days of our Lives, Hope Williams (Kristian Alfonso) returned to Larry Welch after thugs threatened the life of her true love, Bo Brady.
In 1986, On General Hospital, Ian Buchanan made his said soap debut as Duke Lavery.
In 1986, Ted Turner announced the sale of MGM, except for its film library, back to Kirk Kerkorian, for $490,000,000.
In 1987, Genesis spent a full year on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with tracks from only one album, Invisible Touch. The streak began in 1986 with the title track.
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Grading TVʹs Child Stars”. Other Articles: Golden Girls, Night Court
In 1987, R.C., “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Bon Jovi peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “You Keep Me Hanging On” by Kim Wilde peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, Iran Barkley KOd Thomas Hearns.
In 1988, On Another World, Amanda Cory Fowler (Sandra Robinson) gave birth to a baby girl, who Sam (Robert Kelker Kelly) wanted to name Alexandra "Alli" Cory Fowler.
In 1988, On Days of our Lives, Alice Horton (Frances Reid) was surprised to find out her husband, Tom (Macdonald Carey), was a poet.
In 1980, "Galaxina" was released by Crown International Pictures; William Sachs (director/screenplay); Stephen Macht, Avery Schreiber, James David Hinton, Dorothy Stratten, Lionel Mark Smith, Tad Horino, Percy Rodrigues, George Mather, Susan Kiger, Rhonda Shear, Ronald J. Knight, Herb Kaplowitz, Nancy McCauley, Fred D. Scott; Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "Up the Academy" was released by Warner Bros.; Robert Downey Sr. (director); Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses (screenplay); Wendell Brown, Tommy Citera, Ron Leibman, Harry Teinowitz, Hutch Parker, Ralph Macchio, Tom Poston, King Coleman, Barbara Bach, Ian Wolfe, Antonio Fargas, Stacey Nelkin, Leonard Frey, Robert Downey Jr.; Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "Urban Cowboy" was released by Paramount Pictures; James Bridges (director/screenplay); Aaron Latham (screenplay); John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Barry Corbin, Madolyn Smith, Brooke Alderson, Cooper Huckabee, James Gammon, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Bonnie Raitt, Charlie Daniels, Tamara Champlin, Jerry Hall, Ellen March, Jessie La Rive, Howard Henson, Connie Hanson, Becky Conway, Cyndy Hall; Romance, Western; Live action
In 1986, "Invaders from Mars" was released by Cannon Films; Tobe Hooper (director); Dan O'Bannon, Don Jakoby (screenplay); Karen Black, Hunter Carson, Timothy Bottoms, Laraine Newman, James Karen, Bud Cort, Louise Fletcher, Jimmy Hunt, Eric Pierpoint, Christopher Allport, Tony Cox; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action
In 1986, "My Little Pony: The Movie" was released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group / Hasbro / Sunbow Productions / Toei Animation; Michael Joens (director); George Arthur Bloom (screenplay); Cloris Leachman, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Madeline Kahn, Tony Randall, Charlie Adler, Russi Taylor, Nancy Cartwright, Cathy Cavadini, Katie Leigh, Alice Playten, Jon Bauman, Michael Bell, Susan Blu, Peter Cullen, Laura Dean, Ellen Gerstell, Scott Menville, Frank Welker, Tammy Amerson, Sheryl Bernstein, Keri Houlihan, Laurel Page, Sarah Partridge, Jill Wayne; Musical, Fantasy, Children; Animation
In 1986, "Raw Deal" was released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group / Embassy Pictures; John Irvin (director); Gary DeVore, Norman Wexler (screenplay); Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold, Darren McGavin, Sam Wanamaker, Paul Shenar, Steven Hill, Ed Lauter, Joe Regalbuto, Robert Davi, Blanche Baker, George P. Wilbur, Steve Holt; Action; Live Action
In 1986, "SpaceCamp" was released by 20th Century Fox / ABC Motion Pictures; Harry Winer (director); Clifford Green, Casey T. Mitchell (screenplay); Kate Capshaw, Lea Thompson, Kelly Preston, Larry B. Scott, Joaquin Phoenix, Tate Donovan, Tom Skerritt, Frank Welker; Adventure; Live Action
In 1981, “Arc Of A Diver” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Can't Get Started” by Peter Wolf peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Come To Me” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dirty Water” by Paul Hyde and The Payola$ (as Rock and Hyde) peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Give A Little Bit More” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “How 'Bout Us” by Champaign peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Can Take Care Of Myself” by Billy Vera peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You” by Glenn Medeiros peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Primitive Love Rites” by Mondo Rock peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sweetheart” by Franke and The Knockouts peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Variety Tonight” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Big Love” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)” by Paul Lekakis peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “If She Would Have Been Faithful” by Chicago peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just The Two Of Us” by Grover Washington, Jr. With Bill Withers peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La isla bonita” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love You Like I Never Loved You Before” by John O'Banion peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Real Wild Child (Wild One)” by Iggy Pop peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Se La” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Somebody's Knockin'” by Terri Gibbs peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We Are What We Are” by The Other Ones peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)” by Paul Lekakis peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “If She Would Have Been Faithful” by Chicago peaked at number 54 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La isla bonita” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Real Wild Child (Wild One)” by Iggy Pop peaked at number 65 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Se La” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 32 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We Are What We Are” by The Other Ones peaked at number 59 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Championi” by Glasgow Rangers peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Five Get Over Excited” by The Housemartins peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Funeral Pyre” by The Jam peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Get Ready” by Carol Hitchcock peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Give Me All Night” by Carly Simon peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Gone Forever” by Cry Before Dawn peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Can't Let Go” by Marti Webb peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Want To Be Free” by Toyah peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'm In Love” by Lilo Thomas peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Infidelity” by Simply Red peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jack Mix II/III” by Mirage peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let's Go!” by Wang Chung peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Long Goodbye” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love Trial” by Kelly Marie peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Nobody Wins” by Elton John peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Rockabilly Guy” by Polecats peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Serious” by Donna Allen peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sweetheart” by Lee Prentiss peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Two Hearts” by Stephanie Mills and Teddy Pendergrass peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Victim Of Love” by Erasure peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wishing I Was Lucky” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You'll Never Be So Wrong” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “One and One (Ain't I Good Enough)” by Wa Wa Nee peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Something 'Bout You Baby I Like / Enough is Enough” by Status Quo peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash / Football Fight” by Queen peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “The Pheasant Plucker's Song / The Ballad Of Barking Creek” by The Barrow Poets peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Another Girl, Another Planet” by The Only Ones peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Fascinated” by Company B peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Male Stripper” by Man 2 Man Meet Man Parrish peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Moonlighting Theme” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Something In My House” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sometimes” by Erasure peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” by Genesis peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Better You Bet” by The Who peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “African Baby” by G.G. Anderson peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bet That's What You Say” by Mai Tai peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Blue Hotel” by Chris Isaak peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Breathless” by Viktor Lazlo peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fantastic Voyage” by Lakeside peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “How 'Bout Us” by Champaign peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Intuition” by Linx peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just The Two Of Us” by Grover Washington, Jr. With Bill Withers peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Living In A Box” by Living In A Box peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Midnight Blue” by Lou Gramm peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Never Change A Winning Team” by Chess [NL] peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “People Alone” by Randy Crawford peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Stille Willem” by Henk Spaan peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “What Becomes Of The Broken-Hearted” by Dave Stewart featuring Colin Blunstone peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Why Can't I Be You?” by The Cure peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Everything I Own” by Boy George peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fremde Erde” by Roy Black peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La isla bonita” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Lass die Sonne in dein Herz” by Wind peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let It Be” by Ferry Aid peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Send Me Roses” by Mo [1980s AUS] peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “With Or Without You” by U2 peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You're The Voice” by John Farnham peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town)” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Face Your Life” by Pierre Cosso peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)” by Ottawan peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La isla bonita” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Latin Fire” by Fancy peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Maledetta primavera” by Loretta Goggi peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Sexy Thing [Remix]” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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