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In 1980, NEW ON TV! Comic DAVID LETTERMAN hosts a 90 minute daytime variety and talk show on NBC. But while some fans love his work, audiences in general doesnʹt, and the show will last for just four months.
In 1980, The Rolling Stones released the single “Emotional Rescue”/“Down In The Hole”
In 1980, The Rolling Stonesʹs “Emotional Rescue” album was released.
In 1980, West German wins European soccer title (2-1 against Belgium).
In 1980, “Just One Night” album by Eric Clapton was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1980, “Star Wars — The Empire Strikes Back (soundtrack)” album by John Williams was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1981, New York City mayor Ed Koch turns down a $7,500 offer to perform comedy.
In 1981, Robert Fripp, the remaining member of King Crimson, rejoined with former member Bill Bruford and Adrian Belew (ex—David Bowie) and Tony Levin, to form a new version of King Crimson. Fripp fell out with the other members the next year, and the group was again disbanded, in 1984.
In 1982, Himmy, of Australia, weighs in at domestic cat record 20.7 kg (45 lb).
In 1982, On General Hospital, Luke (Anthony Geary) asked the Prince of Malkuth to give Jackie (Demi Moore) an exclusive interview.
In 1984, An auction of John Lennonʹs possessions raised $430,000, including $19,000 for a guitar used while Lennon was with the Beatles.
In 1984, On the cover of TV Guide: “Connie Sellecca”. Other Articles: Tim Reid, LPTV, A-Team
In 1984, R.C., “The Ghost In You” by Psychedelic Furs peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “The Reflex” by Duran Duran peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Whoʹs That Girl” by Eurythmics peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “You Canʹt Get What You Want ('Til You Know What You Want)” by Joe Jackson peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, Van Halen release their single, “Panama.”
In 1986, On Santa Barbara, Cruz (A Martinez) caught Santana (Gina Gallego) after her striptease with Keith (Justin Deas) on the roof of the Capwell hotel.
In 1987, Singer Tiffany began her tour of performances at shopping malls in Paramus, New Jersey.
In 1987, “Sammy Hagar” album by Sammy Hagar was released. No, he didnʹt leave Van Halen after a year. Sammy still had to honor his previous contract he made years ago by putting out another solo album.
In 1989, Members of New Kids On The Block were nearly thrown out of a hotel in Anaheim, California. They were caught throwing balloons filled with Kool-Aid at guests.
In 1989, On General Hospital, Felicia fainted upon seeing a back-from-the-dead Frisco.
In 1989, The Walt Disney Pictures live-action feature film, “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” is released, with a seven minute Roger Rabbit cartoon preceding it. The movie script was originally called “Teenie Weenies”. It opened with $16.3 million for the weekend.
In 1989, “Batman” Motion Picture, opened with $42.7 million; made over $100,000,000 in ten days!
In 1989, “Full Moon Fever” album by Tom Petty was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1989, "Batman" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Guber-Peters Company; Tim Burton (director); Sam Hamm, Warren Skaaren (screenplay); Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, Jack Palance, Jerry Hall, Tracey Walter, Lee Wallace, William Hootkins, John Dair, Christopher Fairbank, Kit Hollerbach, Hugo E. Blick, Garrick Hagon, George Roth, Charles Roskilly, David Baxt, Sharon Holm, Liza Ross, Adrian Meyers; Action, Superhero; Live Action
In 1989, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Joe Johnston (director); Ed Naha, Tom Schulman (screenplay); Rick Moranis, Marcia Strassman, Amy O'Neill, Robert Oliveri, Matt Frewer, Kristine Sutherland, Thomas Wilson Brown, Jared Rushton, Carl Steven; Comedy, Sci-Fi, Family; Live Action
In 1984, “The Ghost In You” by The Psychedelic Furs peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Lebanon” by The Human League peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Reflex” by Duran Duran peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Who's That Girl?” by Eurythmics peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Original Sin” by INXS peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Run Runaway” by Slade peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Whisper To A Scream” by Icicle Works peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Doin' It In A Haunted House” by Yvonne Gage peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “In The River” by I-Level peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Man On Fire” by Roger Taylor peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Mr. Groove” by One Way peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Oh Brother” by The Fall peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Rat Race” by Hi Tension peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sad Songs (Say So Much)” by Elton John peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “So Tired” by Ozzy Osbourne peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Susanna” by The Art Company peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Boy Who Came Back” by Marc Almond peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Ghost In You” by The Psychedelic Furs peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Thinking Of You” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Taking The Town” by Icehouse peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Want To Break Free” by Queen peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Hear It For The Boy” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Might Think” by The Cars peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, ⏺ “I Want A New Drug” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “White Horse” by Laid Back peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Colour My Love” by Fun Fun peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Pull The Trigger On Me” by Vanessa [NL] peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Tell Me” by Blancmange peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hilversum III” by Herman van Veen peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Break Into The 80's” by Master Genius peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Precious Little Diamond” by Fox The Fox peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Stay The Night” by Chicago peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Such A Shame” by Talk Talk peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Lebanon” by The Human League peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Turn Your Back On Me” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dancing In The Dark” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Might Think” by The Cars peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Want To Break Free” by Queen peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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