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The 80's Datebook for June 19

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In 1980, Donna Summer became the first act to sign to Geffen Records, the new label started by David Geffen. Her first release for Geffen was “The Wanderer.” (Fact checked: 1980 is correct, not 1987.)

In 1981, Heaviest known orange (2.5 kg) exhibited, Nelspruit, South Africa.

In 1981, “Double Dutch Bus (12 inch)” single by Frankie Smith was certified Gold

In 1981, “Superman II” set the all-time, one-day record for theatre box office receipts. Moviegoers forked over $5.5 million to see Christopher Reeves as the caped crusader on opening day. The three-day record was also shattered on June 21st, 1981, when a total gross of $14 million was collected.

In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “Daniel J. Travanti and Veronica Hamel of Hill Street Blues”. Other Articles: Heather Thomas, Video Games

In 1982, R.C., “Body Language” by Queen peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Crimson and Clover” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Hooked On Big Bands” by Frank Barber Orchestra peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, The debut album by the supergroup Asia, entitled simply “Asia” hits number one.

In 1984, Chief Justice Warren Burger makes his first live TV appearance, not in the videogame Bergertime, but with Ted Koppel on ABCʹs “Nightline.”

In 1984, On All My Children, Edna (Sandy Gabriel) couldn't believe Dottie (Tasia Valenza) still wanted to see Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight).

In 1984, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a free live performance at the Del Mar Fair in Del Mar (San Diego), California.

In 1985, Take heart, duffers! Angelo Spagnolo shot an incredible 257 — thatʹs two-hundred, fifty-seven strokes — to win the Worst Avid Golferʹs Tournament held at Ponte Vedra, Florida, on this day. He earned the title of Americaʹs Worst Recreational Hacker for the effort. He lost 60 golf balls, got a 66 on the 17th hold, and hit 27 balls into the water!

In 1986, On Another World, Cass Winthrop (Stephen Schnetzer) was desperate to escape from Cecile DePoulignac (Nancy Frangione).

In 1987, Ben and Jerry Ice Cream and Grateful Deadʹs Jerry Garcia announce new Ice Cream flavor, Cherry Garcia.

In 1987, On General Hospital, Jane Elliot made her said soap debut as Tracy.

In 1987, On Santa Barbara, Mason (Lane Davies) visited Julia (Nancy Lee Grahn) in the hospital, soon after she had given birth to Samantha. The promo below teases the story: "When Julia has Mason's baby, will he leave his wife to marry her?" The baby who played Baby Samantha Wainwright, Danielle Marie Dierkes, was born on April 26, 1987.

In 1987, The Recording Industry Association of America reported that for the first time, sales of CDs surpassed vinyl albums in 1986.

In 1987, The Supreme Court struck down a 1981 Louisiana law that required schools to teach the creationist theory of human origin. Creationist theory holds that Darwinʹs theory of evolution is incorrect and that the world was created in just a few days, jibing with a literal reading of Genesis.

In 1988, In Santa Barbara, California, a team of 32 divers finish cycling underwater on a standard tricycle, to complete 116.66 mi in 75 hours 20 mins.

In 1988, Worldʹs Largest Sausage is Completed at 13 1/8 miles long.

In 1980, "Animalympics" was released by NBC / Lisberger Studios; Steven Lisberger (director/screenplay); Michael Fremer (screenplay); Billy Crystal, Gilda Radner, Harry Shearer, Michael Fremer; Comedy; Animation

In 1980, "Rough Cut" was released by Paramount Pictures; Don Siegel (director); Larry Gelbart (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Lesley-Anne Down, David Niven, Timothy West, Patrick Magee, Al Matthews, Susan Littler, Joss Ackland, Isabel Dean, Wolf Kahler, Andrew Ray, Julian Holloway, Douglas Wilmer, Geoffrey Russell, Ronald Hines, David Howey, Frank Mills, Roland Culver, Alan Webb, Cassandra Harris, Sue Lloyd, Cyril Appleton; Heist; Live action

In 1981, "The Cannonball Run" was released by 20th Century Fox / Golden Harvest; Hal Needham (director); Brock Yates (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Adrienne Barbeau, Tara Buckman, Jamie Farr, Terry Bradshaw, Mel Tillis, Jackie Chan, Michael Hui, George Furth, Peter Fonda, Bert Convy, Jack Elam, Rick Aviles, Alfie Wise, John Fiedler, Molly Picon, Lois Hamilton, Johnny Yune, Bianca Jagger, Valerie Perrine, Robert Tessier, Warren Berlinger, Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder, Joe Klecko, Brock Yates, Hal Needham, Ken Squier, June Foray; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 1981, "Herbie Rides Again (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Stevenson (director); Bill Walsh (screenplay); Helen Hayes, Ken Berry, Stefanie Powers, Keenan Wynn, John McIntire, Huntz Hall, Ivor Barry, Vito Scotti, Liam Dunn, Elaine Devry, Chuck McCann, Richard X. Slattery, Don Pedro Colley, Larry J. Blake, Iggie Wolfington, Jack Manning, Hal Baylor, Herb Vigran, Norm Grabowski, Burt Mustin, John Myhers, John Stephenson, Robert Carson, Raymond Bailey, Arthur Space, John Hubbard, Fritz Feld, Alvy Moore, John Zaremba, Alan Carney, Ken Sansom, Hal Williams; Comedy; Live Action

In 1981, "Superman II" was released by Warner Bros. / Dovemead Ltd. / International Film Production; Richard Lester (director); Mario Puzo (screenplay); Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Susannah York, Clifton James, E.G. Marshall, Marc McClure, Terence Stamp; Superhero; Live Action

In 1981, "Swiss Family Robinson (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; John McKimson, Ken Annakin (directors); Lowell S. Hawley (screenplay); John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, Sessue Hayakawa, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Cecil Parker, Andy Ho, Milton Reid, Larry Taylor; Adventure; Live Action

In 1987, "Benji the Hunted" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Joe Camp (director/screenplay); Red Steagall, Frank Inn, Nancy Francis, Joe Camp, Steve Zanolini, Mike Francis, Ben Vaughn, Karen Thorndike, Guy Hovis, Ben Morgan; Family, Drama; Live Action

In 1987, "Roxanne" was released by Columbia Pictures; Fred Schepisi (director); Steve Martin (screenplay); Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Shelley Duvall, Rick Rossovich, Fred Willard, Michael J. Pollard, John Kapelos, Max Alexander, Damon Wayans, Matt Lattanzi, Jean Sincere, Ritch Shydner, Kevin Nealon, Brian George, Maureen Murphy, Heidi Sorenson, Steve Mittleman, Shandra Beri, Thom Curley; Romantic Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Body Language” by Queen peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Crimson and Clover” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Dance Wit' Me” by Rick James peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Happy Man” by The Greg Kihn Band peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hooked On Big Bands” by Frank Barber Orchestra peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Stone Cold” by Rainbow peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Angel In Blue” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Only The Lonely” by The Motels peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Run To The Hills” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Some Kinda Fun” by Teenage Head peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Stone Cold” by Rainbow peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Brave New World” by Toyah peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I'm Your Man” by Blue Zoo peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Key Largo” by Bertie Higgins peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Standing At The Top” by The Temptations peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Back Of Love” by Echo and The Bunnymen peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Telephone Always Rings (With The Horns Of The Swinging Laurels)” by Fun Boy Three peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Torch” by Soft Cell peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “We Take Mystery” by Gary Numan peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Your Dream” by Adrian Gurvitz peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Iko Iko” by The Belle Stars peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Body Language / Life Is Real (Song For Lennon)” by Queen peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Chemistry / Are You Thinking Of Me” by The Nolans peaked at number 51 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Five Miles Out / Live Punkadiddle” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Freeze-Frame / Flamethrower” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Get It Over With / Easier Said Than Done” by Angie Gold peaked at number 62 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Think I'll Get My Haircut / What Have I Done” by Jona Lewie peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Like a Ghost / Seductive Ways” by Ignatius Jones peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Damned Don't Cry / Motivation” by Visage peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Try Jah Love / Inna Time Like This” by Third World peaked at number 55 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “When You Were Mine / The Golden Dawn” by The Church peaked at number 77 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “You Need a Friend / No Love Around” by Sunnyboys peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance) / Mellow Terrain” by The Tweets peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Freeze-Frame” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Love Rock and Roll” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Should I Do It” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Square One” by The Newmatics peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Maoris On 45” by The Consorts peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Broken Dreams” by Guys and Dolls peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by Boys Town Gang peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Do You Wanna Wanna” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Dreiklangs-Dimensionen” by Rheingold peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Flash In The Night” by Secret Service peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Forget Me Nots” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Girl Crazy” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Island Of Lost Souls” by Blondie peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Promised You A Miracle” by Simple Minds peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Sharazan” by Al Bano and Romina Power peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Starlight” by Risqué peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Look Of Love” by ABC peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “House Of Fun” by Madness peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Murphy's Law” by Cheri peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Being Boiled” by The Human League peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Monotonie” by Ideal peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Schickeria” by Spider Murphy Gang peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Shirley” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, “View From A Bridge” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Da da da ich lieb dich nicht du liebst mich nicht aha aha aha” by Trio peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Body Language” by Queen peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Blue Eyes” by Elton John peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” by David Bowie peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Da da da ich lieb dich nicht du liebst mich nicht aha aha aha” by Trio peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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