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In 1981, Abolhassan Bani-Sadr was deposed as president of Iran. He lost his job to rule a country. Abolhassan got it anymore!
In 1981, John McEnroe throws a tantrum in his 7-6 (5), 7-5, 6-3 first-round win over Tom Gullikson on the opening day at Wimbledon. McEnroeʹs return of Gullicksonʹs serve is ruled out by chair umpire Edward James. McEnroe shouts his famous line, “You cannot be serious.” He then calls James the “the pits of the world” and an “incompetent fool.” Tournament referee Fred Hoyles is called to the court after James hits McEnroe with a point penalty. After McEnroeʹs arguments with Hoyle go unsatisfied, Gullikson holds serve and McEnroe curses Hoyle on the changeover, prompting another point penalty. He is later fined $1,500.
In 1981, On General Hospital, Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) was given a truth serum that forced him to reveal what he knew about the Ice Princess.
In 1982, Coca-Cola completed the purchase of Columbia Pictures.
In 1983, The movie “Monty Pythonʹs The Meaning of Life” opened in movie theaters in France.
In 1984, A year after the premiere of NBCʹs “Friday Night Videos,” the alphabet network launches its own Friday night forum, “ABC Rocks.”
In 1984, “The Karate Kid” starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1985, R.C., “Heaven” by Bryan Adams peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Smugglerʹs Blues” by Glenn Frey peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Wake Up (Next To You)” by Graham Parker/The Shot peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and The Waves peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, Jess Walton made her first appearance as Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless.
In 1988, On Days of Our Lives, Shane rebuffed Gabrielle's seduction attempt, citing his love for Kimberly.
In 1988, Roger Rabbit, Disneyʹs newest cartoon character, debuts in The Touchstone Pictures animated and live-action feature film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” which also featured a multitude of cartoon characters circa 1948. Even the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote were there though they didnʹt debut until 1949; one of the workers says theyʹve been around then, they just havenʹt found jobs yet. It cost $50.6 million to make, and another $30 million to market. This is Disneyʹs third blockbuster movie for the year.
In 1988, Singer Dennis Day, Jack Bennyʹs sidekick, died at age 72.
In 1989, “Baby Donʹt Forget My Number” single lipsynched by Milli Vanilli was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, "The Survivors" was released by Columbia Pictures; Michael Ritchie (director); Michael Lesson (screenplay); Walter Matthau, Robin Williams, Jerry Reed, Kristen Vigard, James Wainwright, Skipp Lynch, Annie McEnroe, John Goodman, Marian Hailey, Joseph Carberry, Meg Mundy, Marilyn Cooper; Comedy; Live action
In 1984, "The Karate Kid" was released by Columbia Pictures / Delphi II Productions / Jerry Weintraub Productions; John G. Avildsen (director); Robert Mark Kamen (screenplay); Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, William Zabka, Randee Heller, Chad McQueen, Ron Thomas, Rob Garrison, Tony O'Dell; Martial Arts, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "The Pope of Greenwich Village" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Stuart Rosenberg (director); Vincent Patrick (screenplay); Eric Roberts, Mickey Rourke, Daryl Hannah, Geraldine Page, Kenneth McMillan, Tony Musante, M. Emmet Walsh, Burt Young, Jack Kehoe, Philip Bosco, Val Avery, Joe Grifasi, Tony DiBenedetto, Ronald Maccone, Betty Miller, Tony Lip, Frank Vincent, Jacques Sandulescu, Leonard Termo; Crime, Black Comedy; Live Action
In 1984, "Rhinestone" was released by 20th Century Fox; Bob Clark (director); Phil Alden Robinson, Sylvester Stallone (screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Dolly Parton, Richard Farnsworth, Ron Leibman, Tim Thomerson, Russell Buchanan, Ritch Brinkley, Jesse Welles, Speck Rhodes, Steve Peck, Penny Santon, Jerry Potter, Phil Rubenstein, Tony Munafo, Don Hanmer, Guy Fitch, Cindy Perlman; Musical, Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Amblin Entertainment; Robert Zemeckis (director); Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman (screenplay); Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Charles Fleischer, Stubby Kaye, Joanna Cassidy, Alan Tilvern, Richard LeParmentier, Lou Hirsch, Betsy Brantley, Joel Silver, Richard Ridings, Mike Edmonds, Ed Herlihy, Billy J. Mitchell, April Winchell, Mae Questel, Mel Blanc, Tony Anselmo, Joe Alaskey, David L. Lander, Fred Newman, June Foray, Russi Taylor, Richard Williams, Wayne Allwine, Pat Buttram, Jim Cummings, Frank Sinatra, Tony Pope, Cherry Davis, Jack Angel, Corey Burton, Nancy Cartwright, Sadie Corre, Bill Farmer, Clarence Nash, Kathleen Turner, Amy Irving, Frank Welker, Paul Springer, Morgan Deare, Eugene Guirterrez, Mary T. Radford, Les Perkins, Jim Gallant, Peter Westy, Mickie McGowan; Comedy; Live Action/Animation
In 1985, “Animal Instinct” by The Commodores peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Heaven” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wake Up (Next To You)” by Graham Parker peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Forever Young” by Alphaville peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “It Must Be Heaven” by Mercy Mercy peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Kiss Me” by Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Suddenly” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Things Can Only Get Better” by Howard Jones peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wake Up (Next To You)” by Graham Parker peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Best Part Of The Night” by Jeff Lorber peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Friends” by David Essex peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Irresistible” by Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Last Time Forever” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shadows Of The Night” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Word Girl” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wicki Wacky House Party” by Team peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Don't Need A Reason” by Phil Fearon And Galaxy peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Say You're Wrong” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “So Far Away / Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Hangin' On A String” by Loose Ends peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Perfect Kiss” by New Order peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Around My Dream” by Silver Pozzoli peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Crazy For You” by Madonna peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dancing In The Dark” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Feuer und Flamme” by Nena peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Letter From My Heart” by Steve Allen peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Spend The Night” by The Cool Notes peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Forever Young” by Alphaville peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Get Closer” by Valerie Dore peaked at number 33 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shout” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 21 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Would I Lie To You?” by Eurythmics peaked at number 41 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Slave To Love” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Imagination” by Belouis Some peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Would I Lie To You?” by Eurythmics peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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