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In 1981, As the World Turns returned to the 1:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. Central and Pacific) timeslot where it had been successful for many years (until February 1980 when CBS expanded The Young and the Restless to 60 minutes and pushed ATWT back a half hour). ATWT would remain in the 1:30 slot until March 20, 1987, the day of the Capitol series finale. The Bold and the Beautiful debuted in ATWT's old timeslot the following Monday.

In 1982, 36th NBA Championship: Los Angeles Lakers beat Philadelphia 76ers, four games to two.

In 1982, Susan Lucci loses for third time at the ninth annual Daytime Emmy Awards presentation. Also, Larry Bryggman (John, ATWT, CBS) and Meg Mundy (Mona, The Doctors, NBC) were the only two Emmy nominees not affilliated with ABC. Neither won.

In 1983, Charlos Vieira begins 191 hr “nonstop” cycling in Leiria, Portugal.

In 1983, “Trading Places” starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1984, Donald Duck and Clarence Nash host the opening of a Donald Duck film festival in New York.

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” starring Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1984, “Gremlins” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Simon and Simon”. Other Articles: Joan Rivers, MTV

In 1985, R.C., “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “In My House” by Mary Jane Girls peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, "Trading Places" was released by Paramount Pictures; John Landis (director); Timothy Harris, Herschel Weingrod (screenplay); Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott, Jamie Lee Curtis, Paul Gleason, Robert Curtis Brown, Alfred Drake, Jim Belushi, Bo Diddley, Kelly Curtis, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Tom Davis, Al Franken, Ron Taylor, J.T. Turner, Giancarlo Esposito, Avon Long, Kristin Holby, Don McLeod; Comedy; Live action

In 1984, "Beat Street" was released by Orion Pictures; Stan Lathan (director); Andrew Davis, David Gilbert, Paul Golding, Steven Hager (screenplay); Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis, Jon Chardiet, Leon W. Grant, Saundra Santiago, Robert Taylor, Lee Chamberlin, Mary Alice, Shawn Elliott, Jim Borrelli, Dean Elliott, Franc. Reyes, Tonya Pinkins, Duane Jones, Afrika Bambaataa, Soulsonic Force, Jazzy Jay, Doug E. Fresh, Bernard Fowler, New York City Breakers, Rock Steady Crew, Crazy Legs, Prince Ken Swift, Clive "Kool Herc" Campbell, Treacherous Three, Grandmaster Melle Mel & the Furious Five, Wanda Dee, Brenda K. Starr, The System, Kuriaki, Devious Doze, Buck Four, Baby Love; Dance, Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "Ghostbusters" was released by Columbia Pictures / Delphi Films / Black Rhino Productions; Ivan Reitman (director); Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis (screenplay); Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton, David Margulies, Michael Ensign, Slavitza Jovan, Paddi Edwards, Ruth Hale Oliver, Alice Drummond, Jennifer Runyon, Steven Tash, Kymberly Herrin, Timothy Carhart, Reginald VelJohnson, Roger Grimsby, Larry King, Joe Franklin, Casey Kasem, Jean Kasem, Ron Jeremy; Supernatural, Comedy; Live Action

In 1984, "Gremlins" was released by Warner Bros. / Amblin Entertainment; Joe Dante (director); Chris Columbus (screenplay); Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, Frances Lee McCain, Judge Reinhold, Dick Miller, Glynn Turman, Keye Luke, Scott Brady, Corey Feldman, Jonathan Banks, Edward Andrews, Jackie Joseph, Belinda Balaski, Harry Carey Jr., Nick Katt, Tracy Wells, John C. Becher, Joe Brooks, Howie Mandel, Frank Welker, Don Steele, Marvin Miller, Michael Winslow, Bob Bergen, Fred Newman, Peter Cullen, Bob Holt, Steven Spielberg, Jim McKrell, Tom Bergeron, Jerry Goldsmith, William Schallert, Chuck Jones, Kenneth Tobey, Richard Carlson, Kenny Davis, Gwen Willson, Arnie Moore, Mark Dodson, Michael Sheehan, Brad Kesten; Comedy, Horror; Live Action

In 1984, "Top Secret!" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker (directors/screenplay); Martyn Burke (screenplay); Val Kilmer, Lucy Gutteridge, Christopher Villiers, Billy J. Mitchell, Jeremy Kemp, Omar Sharif, Peter Cushing, Michael Gough, Warren Clarke, Harry Ditson, Jim Carter, Eddie Tagoe, John Sharp, Ian McNeice, Gertan Klauber, Richard Mayes, Vyvyan Lorrayne, Max Faulkner, Tristram Jellinek, John J. Carney, Dimitri Andreas, Doug Robinson; Action, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Alone Again” by Dokken peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Dangerous” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Fresh” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “In My House” by The Mary Jane Girls peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Let's Go Out Tonight” by Nile Rodgers peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Real Love” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Suddenly” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You're The Only Love” by Paul Hyde and The Payola$ peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Oh Girl” by Boy Meets Girl peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Say You're Wrong” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Tokyo Rose” by Idle Eyes peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Call Me” by Go West peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Duel” by Propaganda peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Icing On The Cake” by Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Out In The Fields” by Gary Moore and Phil Lynott peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Romance (Let Your Heart Go)” by David Cassidy peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Shake The Disease” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “So In Love” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and The Waves peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Watching You” by Joanna Gardner peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “All She Wants To Do Is Dance” by Don Henley peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Kiss Me” by Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Something That You Said” by Kids In The Kitchen peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “That Ole Devil Called Love” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “A View To A Kill” by Duran Duran peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Can I” by Cashmere (U.K.) peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I'm So Beautiful” by Divine peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Let It All Blow” by The Dazz Band peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Love Like Blood” by Killing Joke peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Maranga Ake Ai” by Aotearoa peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Pie Jesu” by Sarah Brightman and Paul Miles-Kingston peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Cannonball” by Supertramp peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Was Born To Love You” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Kom der bi-j” by Normaal peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Kronenburg park (Ga die wereld uit)” by Frank Boeijen Groep peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Let It Swing” by Bobbysocks peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Love Me Right Now” by Rose Royce peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Lover Come Back To Me” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Lucky In Love” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Shake The Disease” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Would I Lie To You?” by Eurythmics peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Canary Bay” by Indochine peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Für alle” by Wind peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “La det swinge” by Bobbysocks peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Live Is Life” by Opus peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Look Mama” by Howard Jones peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Yo' Little Brother” by Nolan Thomas peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Around My Dream” by Kazino peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Around My Dream” by Silver Pozzoli peaked at number 21 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Queen Of The Night / Satisfaction” by Dollie De Luxe peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Riddle” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Let It Swing” by Bobbysocks peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Don't You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Lover Come Back To Me” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “So Far Away” by Dire Straits peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “That Ole Devil Called Love” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Una storia importante” by Eros Ramazzotti peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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