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In 1980, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Emotional Rescue” LP is released. To celebrate, Stones hold a press party at Danceteria in New York. When Charlie misses his plane from London and is unable to attend, tabloids start the latest break-up rumors, with headlines like “Charlie Watts: 'I hate rock n roll!'”

In 1980, “Nobodyʹs Perfect” began airing on ABC

In 1981, Bill Murrayʹs seventh feature film, “Stripes,” opens in theaters. Among the late-night friends joining him are John Candy, Joe Flaherty, and Dave Thomas.

In 1981, The James Bond flick “For Your Eyes Only” was released: Worldwide Gross: $195.3 Million

In 1981, We take you now to Mountain Home, Idaho and a supermarket frequented by Virginia Campbell. On this day, Mrs. Campbell took her clipped coupons and rebates and bought some groceries. A lot of them. Checkers totaled some $24,460 worth, in fact! How much did Campbell end up paying with all of those coupons and rebates? Only 67 cents! Reports indicated that she would have received a REFUND of $12.97, but she decided to get film and flashbulbs after the bill was totaled.

In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “Michelle Lee of Knots Landing”. Other Articles: Frank Bonner, Video Dating

In 1982, R.C., “Heat Of The Moment” by Asia peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Barbara Mandrell And The Mandrell Sisters” makes its final prime-time appearance as a regular series with guests Dolly Parton and John Schneider. They returned in late 1986 with a special.

In 1983, Soap veterans Agnes Nixon and Douglas Marland decide the ABC daytime lineup could use a little “Loving” as it premiered as a two-hour prime-time movie. Lauren-Marie Taylor will be the only actor to remain with the show for its entire run (always near the bottom of the ratings charts), until it is fatally revamped in 1995 as “The City.”

In 1985, Youʹve heard of players, managers and owners being ejected from baseball games, right? But have you ever heard of an organist being given the heave ho? It happened on this day at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater, Florida (the home of the Philadelphia Phillies during spring training. A Class A League team uses the stadium the rest of the season). Wilbur Snapp played “Three Blind Mice” following a call by umpire Keith OʹConnor. The umpire was not amused, and saw to it that Mr. Snapp was sent to the showers.

In 1986, On The Young and the Restless, Tricia Cast made her said soap debut as Nina.

In 1987, Stanley Kubrickʹs “Full Metal Jacket” starring Matthew Modine and Alec Baldwin opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1987, “Just the facts, maʹam. Thank you.” The movie, “Dragnet”, starring Dan Aykroyd in the Jack Webb role of Sergeant Joe Friday; and Tom Hanks in the Harry Morgan role of detective Stribeck, opened around the country on this day. The movie became the first Hollywood film to feature a “condom-conscious” bedroom scene…just right for the social mores of the '80s. “Dragnet” was a smash theatrical hit, as it had been on radio and TV in the 1940s and '50s. “This is the city…”

In 1988, “Our House”, TV General Drama; last aired on NBC.

In 1981, "Dragonslayer" was released by Paramount Pictures / Walt Disney Productions; Matthew Robbins (director/screenplay); Hal Barwood (screenplay); Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam, Peter Eyre, Sydney Bromley, Chloe Salaman, Ian McDiarmid, Albert Salmi, Norman Rodway, Emrys James, Roger Kemp; Fantasy; Live Action

In 1981, "For Your Eyes Only" was released by United Artists / Eon Productions; John Glen (director); Richard Maibaum, Michael G. Wilson (screenplay); Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, Topol, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Julian Glover, Michael Gothard, Cassandra Harris, John Wyman, Desmond Llewelyn, Jill Bennett, Jack Hedley, Lois Maxwell, Geoffrey Keen, James Villiers, John Moreno, Walter Gotell, Toby Robins, Jack Klaff, Stefan Kalipha, Charles Dance, Eva Reuber-Staier, Janet Brown, John Hollis, Robert Rietti, Bob Simmons; Spy; Live Action

In 1981, "The Great Muppet Caper" was released by Universal Pictures / Associated Film Distribution / ITC Films / Henson Associates; Jim Henson (director); Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Jerry Juhl, Jack Rose (screenplay); Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Louise Gold, Kathryn Mullen, Caroll Spinney, Charles Grodin, Diana Rigg, John Cleese, Peter Ustinov, Jack Warden, Peter Falk, Robert Morley, Joan Sanderson, Michael Robbins, Peter Hughes, Peggy Aitchison, Tommy Godfrey, Erica Creer, Kate Howard, Della Finch; Musical, Heist, Comedy; Live Action

In 1981, "Roadgames" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / GUO Film Distributors / Essaness Pictures / Australian Film Commission / Victorian Film Corporation / Western Australian Film Council / Quest Films; Richard Franklin (director/screenplay); Everett De Roche (screenplay); Stacy Keach, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marion Edward, Grant Page; Thriller; Live Action

In 1981, "Stripes" was released by Columbia Pictures; Ivan Reitman (director); Dan Goldberg, Harold Ramis (screenplay); Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P.J. Soles, Sean Young, John Candy, John Larroquette, Roberta Leighton, John Voldstad, John Diehl, Lance LeGault, Conrad Dunn, Judge Reinhold, Joe Flaherty, Dave Thomas, Timothy Busfield, Robert J. Wilke, Bill Paxton, Antone Pagán; War, Comedy; Live Action

In 1985, "Pale Rider" was released by Warner Bros.; Clint Eastwood (director); Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress, Richard Dysart, Chris Penn, Sydney Penny, John Russell, Richard Kiel, Doug McGrath, Jeffrey Weissman, S.A. Griffin, Billy Drago, John Dennis Johnston, Charles Hallahan, Fran Ryan, Richard Hamilton, Terrence Evans, Chuck Lafont, Jack Radosta, Robert Winley, Jeffrey Josephson, Marvin J. McIntyre; Western; Live Action

In 1987, "Dragnet" was released by Universal Pictures; Tom Mankiewicz (director/screenplay); Dan Aykroyd, Alan Zweibel (screenplay); Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer, Harry Morgan, Alexandra Paul, Dabney Coleman, Jack O'Halloran, Elizabeth Ashley, Kathleen Freeman, Bruce Gray, Lenka Peterson, Lisa Aliff, Nina Arvesen, Peter Aykroyd, Juliana Donald, Ava Fabian, Kimberly Foster, Maurice Marsac, Casey Sander, Billy Ray Sharkey, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Dona Speir, Meg Wyllie, Broderick Crawford, Matthias Hues, Ethelreda Leopold, Harry Perry, Shannon Tweed; Comedy, Buddy Cop; Live Action

In 1987, "Spaceballs" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Mel Brooks (director/screenplay); Ronny Graham, Thomas Meehan (screenplay); Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, George Wyner, Dick Van Patten, Joan Rivers, Michael Winslow, John Hurt, Sal Viscuso, Ronny Graham, Jim J. Bullock, Leslie Bevis, Michael Pniewski, Sandy Helberg, Stephen Tobolowsky, Dey Young, Rhonda Shear, Robert Prescott, Jack Riley, Tom Dreesen, Rudy De Luca, Rick Ducommun, Ken Olfson, Bryan O'Byrne, Tommy Swerdlow, Tim Russ, Ed Gale, Antonio Hoyos, Felix Silla, Arturo Gil, Tony Cox, John Kennedy Hayden, Johnny Silver, Brenda Strong, Dom DeLuise, Phil Hartman, Corey Burton, Tress MacNeille, Jerry Maren, Terence Marsh, Thomas Meehan, John Paragon, Rob Paulsen, Dick Warlock, Michael York; Comedy, Sci-Fi, Spoof; Live Action

In 1987, "Straight to Hell" was released by Island Pictures; Alex Cox (director/screenplay); Dick Rude (screenplay); Dick Rude, Sy Richardson, Courtney Love, Joe Strummer, Dennis Hopper, Xander Berkeley, Grace Jones, Elvis Costello, Jim Jarmusch, Miguel Sandoval, Jennifer Balgobin, Sara Sugarman, Biff Yeager, Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy, Terry Woods, Kathy Burke, Del Zamora, Edward Tudor-Pole, Graham Fletcher-Cook, Anne-Marie Ruddock, Zander Schloss, Fox Harris; Action, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “President's Rap” by Rich Little peaked at number 105 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Break It Up” by Foreigner peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Heat Of The Moment” by Asia peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hope You Love Me Like You Say You Do” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I'll Find My Way Home” by Jon And Vangelis peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “So Fine” by The Oak Ridge Boys peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Soup For One” by Chic peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Body Language” by Queen peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Dance With Me” by Rick James peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I've Never Been To Me” by Charlene peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Plus One” by Haircut 100 peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Run For The Roses” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Other Woman” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Avalon” by Roxy Music peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Back To School Again” by The Four Tops peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Do I Do” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)” by Elton John peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Family Man” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Going To A Go Go (Live)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hungry Like The Wolf” by Duran Duran peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I'm A Wonderful Thing, Baby” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I've Never Been To Me” by Charlene peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “She Don't Fool Me” by Status Quo peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Space Age Love Song” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Spirit” by Bauhaus peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Tiny Children” by The Teardrop Explodes peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “You Little Fool” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “You Weren't In Love With Me” by Billy Field peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “'65 Love Affair / We're Still Together” by Paul Davis peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Beating The Boards / Turn The Page” by Jon English peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Cat People (Putting Out Fire) / Paul's Theme (Jogging Chase)” by David Bowie peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny) / Take Me Down To The Ocean” by Elton John peaked at number 63 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I've Never Been To Me / Somewhere In My Life” by Charlene peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Lightnin' Strikes / Baby Come Back” by Gidea Park peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Plus One / Marine Boy” by Haircut 100 peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “One Perfect Day / Just Can't Wait” by Little Heroes peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Spellbound / Syncopation Train” by Richard Clapton peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Sure Fire Thing / Pleasure Zone” by Runners peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Through The Years / So in Love With You” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “867-5309 (Jenny)” by Tommy Tutone peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Do You Believe In Love” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Lighthearted” by Shadowfax peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “May God Go With You” by Eddie Low peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “More Than This” by Roxy Music peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Do I Do” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Ellovee-Ee” by Tony Sherman peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Freeze-Frame” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Going To A Go Go (Live)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Will Follow Him” by José [NL] peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Net als in de film” by Toontje Lager peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “On The Road Again” by Barrabas peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Summer Is A Coming” by Strawberry Vocal Choir peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Surrender” by Jon Anderson peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Soca Calypso Party” by Lobo [NL] peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” by David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Going To A Go Go (Live)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Just An Illusion” by Imagination peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Rosemarie” by Hubert Kah peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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