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The 80's Datebook for June 24

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In 1984, “The American Sportsman”, TV Sports; last aired on ABC after 19 years.

In 1985, “Sheʹs The Boss” album by Mick Jagger was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1985, “Whitney Houston” album by Whitney Houston was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1986, On General Hospital, Duke (Ian Buchanan) and Anna (Finola Hughes) shared their first kiss.

In 1987, 'The Great One', Jackie Gleason, passed away on this day, at the age of 71. Gleason was one of TVʹs biggest stars in the 1950s and 1960s. He started on the DuMont Television Network, became a celebrated fixture on CBS-TV and, later, a movie star. He starred in honored films, such as “Gigot”, and “The Hustler”. He also starred in “Smokey and the Bandit”. Jackie Gleason is best remembered from TV, however, as bus driver, Ralph Kramden in “The Honeymooners”, which still ranks as one of TVʹs greatest sitcoms.

In 1987, On As the World Turns, Lily (Martha Byrne) learned Iva (Lisa Brown) was her mother during an emotional confrontation with Josh (William Fichtner).

In 1987, On One Life ot Live, Gabrielle and Maxʹs son, Al, was baptized.

In 1987, The CFL Montreal Alouettes folded.

In 1988, In one of the longest games ever played, it takes 27 innings for the Bluefield Orioles to beat the hometown Burlington Indians, 3-2. The Appalichian League contest, which ended at 3:27 in the morning, lasted eight hours and 15 minutes. 27? What a funny number!

In 1989, A song by John Lennon and Paul McCartney topped the U.S. country chart for the first time ever when Roseanne Cash topped the chart with her version of “I Donʹt Want To Spoil The Party.”

In 1989, R.C., “Back To Life” by Soul II Soul peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “Be With You” by The Bangles peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart. Three months later, the group broke up but reformed in 2000.

In 1989, R.C., “Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “Pop Song 89” by R.E.M. peaked at #86 on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “Satisfied” by Richard Marx peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “This Time I Know Itʹs For Real” by Donna Summer peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “Veronica” by Elvis Costello peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, The Who started their highly successful American tour in Toronto, Canada, at the same venue they played their farewell performance in 1982.

In 1989, This was the last time D.T. ever stepped into a movie theater. He watched “Batman”. Thank God for HBO! Heck, you can watch 100 movies on that channel for the price of a movie ticket nowadays and you can even choose your own food at home.

In 1983, "Porky's II: The Next Day" was released by 20th Century Fox / Astral Films; Bob Clark (director/screenplay); Roger Swaybill, Alan Ormsby (screenplay); Dan Monahan, Wyatt Knight, Mark Herrier, Roger Wilson, Cyril O'Reilly, Tony Ganios, Kaki Hunter, Scott Colomby, Nancy Parsons, Joseph Runningfox, Eric Christmas, Bill Wiley, Edward Winter, Ilse Earl, Cisse Cameron, Art Hindle, Jack Mulcahy, Bill Hindman, Mal Jones, Richard Liberty, Fred Buch, Will Knickerbocker; Comedy; Live Action

In 1983, "Twilight Zone: The Movie" was released by Warner Bros.; John Landis (director/screenplay); Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, George Miller (directors); George Clayton Johnson, Richard Matheson, Melissa Mathison (screenplay); Dan Aykroyd, Albert Brooks, Scatman Crothers, John Lithgow, Vic Morrow, Kathleen Quinlan, Doug McGrath, Charles Hallahan, Kai Wulff, Steven Williams, Al Leong, Stephen Bishop, Thomas Byrd, John Larroquette, Bill Quinn, Martin Garner, Selma Diamond, Helen Shaw, Murray Matheson, Peter Brocco, Priscilla Pointer, Scott Nemes, Tanya Fenmore, Evan Richards, Laura Mooney, Christopher Eisenmann, Richard Swingler, Alan Haufrect, Cheryl Socher, Elsa Raven, Jeremy Licht, Kevin McCarthy, Patricia Barry, William Schallert, Nancy Cartwright, Dick Miller, Cherie Currie, Bill Mumy, Jeffrey Bannister, Abbe Lane, Donna Dixon, John Dennis Johnston, Larry Cedar, Christina Nigra, Eduard Franz, Jeffrey Weissman, Rainer Peets, Sue Dugan, Debby Porter, Annette Claudier, Joseph Hieu, Myca Dinh Le, Renee Shin-Yi Chen, Vincent J. Isaac, Bill Taylor, William S. Taylor, Eddy Donno, Michael Milgron, Norbert Weisser, Charles Knapp, Byron McFarland, Lana Schwab, Margaret Wheeler, Margaret Fitzgerald, Carol Serling, Jeffrey Lampert, Frank Toth; Sci-Fi, Horror, Anthology; Live Action

In 1983, "Yellowbeard" was released by Orion Pictures / Hemdale Film Corporation; Mel Damski (director); Graham Chapman, Peter Cook, Bernard McKenna, David Sherlock (screenplay); Graham Chapman, Peter Boyle, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Peter Cook, Marty Feldman, Martin Hewitt, Michael Hordern, Eric Idle, Madeline Kahn, James Mason, John Cleese, Kenneth Mars, Spike Milligan, Stacey Nelkin, Nigel Planer, Susannah York, Beryl Reid, Ferdy Mayne, Peter Bull, Bernard Fox, Nigel Stock, Monte Landis, David Bowie, Greta Blackburn; Comedy; Live Action

In 1988, "A Handful of Dust" was released by New Line Cinema / London Weekend Television; Charles Sturridge (director/screenplay); Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger (screenplay); James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves, Anjelica Huston, Judi Dench, Alec Guinness, Pip Torrens, Beatie Edney, Stephen Fry, Graham Crowden, Timothy Bateson, Moyra Fraser, Marsha Fitzalan, Annabel Brooks, Richard Beale, Norman Lumsden, Richard Leech, Hugh Simon, Cathryn Harrison, John Junkin, Christopher Godwin; Drama, Romance; Live action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Be With You” by The Bangles peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Coming Home” by Cinderella peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Moonlight On Water” by Kevin Raleigh peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My One Temptation” by Mica Paris peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Pop Song '89” by R.E.M. peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Praying To A New God” by Wang Chung peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Satisfied” by Richard Marx peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “This Time I Know It's For Real” by Donna Summer peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Veronica” by Elvis Costello peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Good Thing” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Love Is” by Alannah Myles peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Satisfied” by Richard Marx peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “She's A Mystery To Me” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Chicks 'N Cars” by Colin James peaked at number 51 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “City Streets” by Carole King peaked at number 40 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Won't Back Down” by Tom Petty peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Lola” by Toyo peaked at number 87 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Pop Song '89” by R.E.M. peaked at number 94 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “She's A Mystery To Me” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “This Feeling” by Sam Brown peaked at number 82 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Through The Storm” by Aretha Franklin And Elton John peaked at number 18 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) Featuring Caron Wheeler” by Soul II Soul peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Brother Of Mine” by Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Cab It Up” by The Fall peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “China Doll” by Julian Cope peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Down To The Wire” by Ghost Dance peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Forget The Girl” by Tony Terry peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Head Above Water” by Clive Griffin peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Heaven” by Miles Jaye peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Don't Mind The Waiting” by Omar peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Drove All Night” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Won't Back Down” by Tom Petty peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Would Do For You” by UB40 peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Looking For A Love” by Joyce Sims peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Love Bomb Baby” by Tigertailz peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Love, Love, Love” by Pere Ubu peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “One” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Pink Sunshine” by We've Got A Fuzzbox And We're Gonna Use It peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Radical Kickbag” by Overlord X peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Big E” by A Certain Ratio peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “They Want Money” by Kool Moe Dee peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Til I Loved You” by Plácido Domingo And Jennifer Rush peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Waltz Darling” by Malcolm McLaren And The Bootzilla Orchestra peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Women Beat Their Men” by Voodoo Doll peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Come Anytime” by Hoodoo Gurus peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Want It All” by Queen peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I'll Be There For You” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Pop Singer” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Leave Me Alone” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Game (You'll Never Walk Alone)” by Tackhead peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Every Little Step” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Express Yourself” by Madonna peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Hand On Your Heart” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Don't Wanna Get Hurt” by Donna Summer peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I'm Every Woman (Remix)” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Marina (Remix '89)” by Rocco Granata And The Carnations peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Mr. DJ” by Joyce "Fenderella" Irby peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My Love Is So Raw” by Alyson Williams Featuring Nikki D peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, ✪ “Megamix” by Village People peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Celebrate The World” by Womack And Womack peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Elle voulait jouer cabaret” by Patricia Kaas peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Je ne sais pas pourquoi” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Singing In The Shower” by Les Rita Mitsouko And Sparks peaked at number 37 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, ✪ “Lullaby” by The Cure peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “If You Don't Know Me By Now” by Simply Red peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My Brave Face” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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