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In 1981, The comic strip “Kudzu” debut.
In 1981, “Duran Duran” album by Duran Duran was released
In 1982, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that all children are entitled to a public education whatever their citizenship.
In 1982, Bassist Pete Farndon left the Pretenders. Less than a year later, he died from a drug overdose.
In 1983, On All My Children, city council candidate Opal Gardner (Dorothy Lyman) held a press conference at the Glamorama.
In 1983, “Filthy Rich”, TV Comedy, on and off 4xs; last aired on CBS.
In 1983, “Living In Oz” album by Rick Springfield was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, Thomas Hearns KOs Roberto Duran.
In 1984, “Thicke Of The Night” last airs in syndication. The winnah and still champeen: NBCʹs “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” in a knockout of Alan Thicke.
In 1984, American boxer Thomas Hearns retains WBC light middleweight title with two round KO of Roberto Durán of Panama at Caesarʹs Palace, Las Vegas; marks first time in his illustrious career Durán knocked out.
In 1985, Bruce Springsteen had all seven of his albums released up to that time in the United Kingdom chart simultaneously, as his first two albums, “Greetings From Asbury Park, New Jersey” and “The Wild, The Innocent, And The E. Street Shuffle” finally entered the chart more than a decade after release in the wake of the immense success of “Born In The U.S.A.”
In 1985, En route to Halleyʹs Comet, USSRʹs Vega Two drops lander on Venus.
In 1985, R.C., “Meeting In The Ladies Room” by Klymaxx peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Neverending Story” by Limahl peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Things Can Only Get Better” by Howard Jones peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Youʹll Never Walk Alone” by The Crowd peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Pryorʹs Place”, TV Childrens show hosted by Richard Pryor, last aired on CBS.
In 1985, Ricky Skaggs reaches number one in Billboard with “Country Boy,” the only chart-topping single to feature the Looney Tunes theme in an instrumental break
In 1985, Pinklon Thomas knocks out Mike Weaver in the eighth round to defend his World Boxing Council heavyweight title at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
In 1986, Sting and U2 headlined a concert in New Jersey celebrarting 25 years of the Amnesty International organization.
In 1987, Boxer, Michael Spinks beat heavyweight, Gerry Cooney, in round five in their heavyweight boxing match in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Spinks was shorter and lighter than Cooney — but a lot better. So was most everyone else who fought Cooney…
In 1987, George Michaelʹs new single “I Want Your Sex” is banned by several British radio stations saying it promotes promiscuity. Stations in Cincinnati, Denver New Orleans, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh will eventually ban it too.
In 1987, “Home Shopping Game” first aired in syndication
In 1987, In another scientific first: on this date i987, Richard Norton of Philadelphia and Calin Rosetti of West Germany completed the first polar circumnavigation of the Earth in a single-engine propeller aircraft, landing in Paris after a 38,000-mile flight.
In 1988, On General Hospital, Bobbie (Jacklyn Zeman) and Scott (Kin Shriner) had an epic pillow fight.
In 1988, The baseball romantic comedy “Bull Durham,” starring Kevin Costner, Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon, was released by Orion Pictures in theaters in the U.S.A. The film about minor league baseball became one of the hits of the year.
In 1988, “California Raisins” album by California Raisins was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1984, "Careful, He Might Hear You" was released by 20th Century Fox; Carl Schultz (director); Michael Jenkins (screenplay); Wendy Hughes, Robyn Nevin, Nicholas Gledhill, John Hargreaves, Geraldine Turner, Isabelle Anderson, Peter Whitford, Colleen Clifford, Edward Howell, Jacqueline Kott, Julie Nihill, Michael Long, Norman Kaye; Drama
In 1984, "Under the Volcano" was released by Universal Pictures; John Huston (director); Guy Gallo (screenplay); Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Andrews, Ignacio López Tarso, Katy Jurado, James Villiers, Dawson Bray, Carlos Riquelme, Emilio Fernández, Jim McCarthy, Hugo Stiglitz, Günter Meisner; Biography, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Bull Durham" was released by Orion Pictures; Ron Shelton (director/screenplay); Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Trey Wilson, Robert Wuhl, William O'Leary, Jenny Robertson, Danny Gans, Max Patkin; Romance, Comedy, Sports; Live Action
In 1985, “Lady Of My Heart” by Jack Wagner peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Meeting In The Ladies Room” by Klymaxx peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Never Ending Story” by Limahl peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Things Can Only Get Better” by Howard Jones peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Everything She Wants” by Wham! peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I'll Be Waiting For You” by Doug and The Slugs peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “In The Night Machine” by Baron Longfellow peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Lucky In Love” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You're The Only Love” by Paul Hyde and The Payola$ peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “A Bad Town” by Big Sound Authority peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “A Physical Presence” by Level 42 peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “All Fall Down” by Five Star peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “All My Love (Ask Nothing)” by Spear Of Destiny peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Angel” by Everything But The Girl peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Buttercup” by Carl Anderson peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “El Vino Collapso” by Black Lace peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Is This Love” by Chris Cameron peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “It Ain't Fair” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Kayleigh” by Marillion peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Knocking At Your Back Door” by Deep Purple peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Laura” by Nick Heyward peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Let Me Be Your Everything” by Touch Of Class peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Loving The Alien” by David Bowie peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Obsession” by Animotion peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Save Your Love (For Number One)” by René and Angela peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Secret In The Street” by Nils Lofgren peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Suddenly” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Big Kiss” by Thereza Bazar peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The More They Knock The More I Love You” by Gloria D Brown peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Vanity Kills” by ABC peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Walking On The Chinese Wall” by Philip Bailey peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Ways To Be Wicked” by Lone Justice peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Where Our Love Begins” by David Grant peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wild Hearts” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Trip Me Up” by The Jesus and Mary Chain peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You'll Never Walk Alone” by The Crowd peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, 🤔 “19” by Paul Hardcastle peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, ⛵ “Can't Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Don't You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Was Born To Love You” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Rhythm Of The Night” by DeBarge peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Take It Back” by The Pookah Makes Three peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “We Close Our Eyes” by Go West peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Would I Lie To You?” by Eurythmics peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “In My House” by The Mary Jane Girls peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Lucky In Love” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “That Ole Devil Called Love” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Never Ending Story” by Limahl peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Als de zon” by Dennie Christian peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Door de bocht” by The Shorts peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Love Is In Your Eyes” by Gerard Joling peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Loving The Alien” by David Bowie peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Paisley Park” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “So In Love” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Sudden Stop” by Barrelhouse peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wat 'n nacht” by John Spencer peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Du bist genau was i will” by Relax peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Feuer und Flamme” by Nena peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Für alle” by Wind peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Can't Stand The Rain” by Tina Turner peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Let It Swing” by Bobbysocks peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Rock and Roll Girls” by John Fogerty peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Puissance et gloire” by Herbert Léonard peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Let It Swing” by Bobbysocks peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shake The Disease” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Can Win If You Want” by Modern Talking peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Around My Dream” by Silver Pozzoli peaked at number 9 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Babies” by Ashford and Simpson peaked at number 53 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dancin' Madly Backwards” by The Flirts peaked at number 46 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Feuer und Flamme” by Nena peaked at number 8 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Was Born To Love You” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 17 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I'm On Fire” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 16 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Nur mit dir” by Purple Schulz peaked at number 51 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shake The Disease” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 4 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Take Me Up” by Scotch peaked at number 19 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Walk Like A Man” by Divine peaked at number 52 on the Germany pop singles chart.
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