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The 80's Datebook for June 28

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In 1980, Biscayne National Park, previously a national monument, was established by an act of Congress. The park preserves Biscayne Bay and offshore barrier reefs in South Florida.

In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Trapper John M.D.”. Other Articles: Shogun, Commercial Spoofs

In 1980, R.C., “And The Cradle Will Rock” by Van Halen peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “The Rose” by Bette Midler peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, The movie “The Empire Strikes Back” opened in movie theaters in Japan.

In 1982, Prince Chuck and Lady Di name their baby “William”

In 1984, Howard, Fonzie, Chachi, and Roger play poker on “Happy Days.” Technically, the showʹs finale aired in May, but this is the first of five “lost” episodes that will air over the summer.

In 1984, “Billy Idol” album by Billy Idol was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1985, 11:30pm CT/MT (12:30 a.m. ET/PT early June 29) “Friday Night Videos” (NBC): Scheduled: Videos by Power Station, the Beach Boys, Tears for Fears, the Commodores, Robert Plant, and Daryl Hall and John Oates. Included: “Get It On (Bang a Gong),” “Getcha Back,” “Shout,” “Little by Little,” “Possession Obsession.”

In 1985, “Saint Elmoʹs Fire” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1986, R.C., “One Hit (To The Body)” by Rolling Stones peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “The Edge Of Heaven” by Wham! peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1986, Wham! played their farewell concert at a sold-out Wembley Stadium after five years of success that produced many top ten singles and albums on both sides of the Atlantic.

In 1986, “The Get Along Gang”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS. Guess they couldnʹt get along anymore.

In 1987, The first Gay Pride Day is celebrated.

In 1988, Mike Tyson sues to break contract with manager Bill Cayton.

In 1988, On All My Children, Darnell Williams exited All My Children as Jesse Hubbard, who was presumed dead.

In 1988, On Santa Barbara, Pamela (Marj Dusay) agreed to pay Keith (Justin Deas) and Gina $1,000,000 if Jeffrey is released and TJ is arrested. Pamela planted the pills on TJ and gave her statement to Keith.

In 1985, "St. Elmo's Fire" was released by Columbia Pictures; Joel Schumacher (director/screenplay); Carl Kurlander (screenplay); Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Mare Winningham, Andrew McCarthy, Martin Balsam, Andie MacDowell, Joyce Van Patten, Jenny Wright, Blake Clark, Matthew Laurance, Gina Hecht, Anna Maria Horsford, Whip Hubley, Jim Turner, Mario Machado, Thom Bierdz; Drama, Romance; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “School's Out” by Krokus peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “And The Cradle Will Rock” by Van Halen peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Answering Machine” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Coming Up \ Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) / Lunch Box/Odd Sox” by Paul McCartney / Paul McCartney And Wings / Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Dancing With The Mountains” by John Denver peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Headed For The Future” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “One Hit (To The Body)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Shotgun Rider” by Joe Sun peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Should've Never Let You Go” by Neil And Dara Sedaka peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Somethin' Bout You Baby I Like” by Rita Coolidge With Glen Campbell peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Finest” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Rose” by Bette Midler peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Two Places At The Same Time” by Ray Parker Jr. And Raydio peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Love Stinks” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Angel In My Pocket” by One To One peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Another Nail In My Heart” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “April Fool” by Chalk Circle peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Biggest Part Of Me” by Ambrosia peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)” by The Pretenders peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “In The Shape Of A Heart” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Jungle Boy” by John Eddie peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Love And Loneliness” by The Motors peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “My Dreams Of You” by The Box peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Right Beside You” by Billy Newton-Davis peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Special Lady” by Ray, Goodman And Brown peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Stomp!” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Love Parade” by The Dream Academy peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Two Places At The Same Time” by Ray Parker Jr. And Raydio peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Underground” by David Bowie peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “What's Your Hurry Darlin'” by Ironhorse peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Aztec Gold (Itc World Cup Theme)” by Silsoe peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “Simon Templer / Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps Please” by Splodgenessabounds peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Amityville” by Lovebug Starski peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Back Together Again” by Roberta Flack And Donny Hathaway peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Bad Boy” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Behind The Groove” by Teena Marie peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Call Of The Wild” by Midge Ure peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” by AC/DC peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime” by The Korgis peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Foolin' Yourself” by Paul Hardcastle peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Friends Will Be Friends” by Queen peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc. peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Gold Rush” by The Men They Couldn't Hang peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Happy Hour” by The Housemartins peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Here I Go Again” by Force M.D.'s peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Hey Girl” by Expressos peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Home (Is Where The Heart Is)” by Drum Theatre peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Hot Love” by David Essex peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “How To Touch” by Julian Jonah peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I Can't Wait” by Nu Shooz peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I Can't Wait” by Spyder-D peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock And Roll)” by AC/DC peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Joe 90 Theme” by Barry Gray Orchestra peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Last Night At Danceland” by Randy Crawford peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “New Beginning (Mamba Seyra)” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Nothing Left Toulouse” by Sad Café peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Secret Separation” by The Fixx peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Serpent's Kiss” by The Mission peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Substitute” by Liquid Gold peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Tears” by Chameleons peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Best Of Times” by Perry Como peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Edge Of Heaven” by Wham! peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Royal Mile (Sweet Darlin')” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Teacher” by Big Country peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The World Is Rated X” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Too Good To Be Forgotten” by Amazulu peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Underground” by David Bowie peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Products Of Your Mind / Komputer Song” by Jimmy And The Boys peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “Turning Japanese / Here Comes The Judge (Live)” by The Vapors peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Addicted To Love” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Call Me / Call Me” by Blondie / Giorgio Moroder peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “It's Different For Girls / Friday” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Let's Go All The Way” by Sly Fox peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Listen Like Thieves/Different World” by INXS peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Rhapsody / Give A Little” by Wayne Roberts peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Ride Like The Wind / Minstrel Gigolo” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “There Ain't No Age For Rock And Roll / Nigel Gold Grows Old” by The Veterans peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Vienna Calling” by Falco peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Biggest Part Of Me” by Ambrosia peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Blue” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Celebration Of The Skin” by Pop Mechanix peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “City Scenes” by The Features peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Here Comes My Girl” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I'm In The Mood For Dancing” by The Nolans peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “If You Were Here Tonight” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Leaving Me Now” by Level 42 peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Rosie” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Underground” by David Bowie peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Night Boat To Cairo” by Madness peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “The Drunken Sailor” by Babe peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Alles is anders” by Ben Cramer m.m.v. Trio Thessaloniki peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Bedankt piraten” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Disenchanted” by The Communards peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Experience” by Diana Ross peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Gimme Love/Gimme Pain” by Sue Saad And The Next peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Girls On The Beach” by The Surfers peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Invisible Touch” by Genesis peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Irresistible / Ouragan” by Stéphanie peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Maar ja” by Lenny Kuhr peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Mountains” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “One More Little Kissy” by Luv' peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Over You” by Roxy Music peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Pierrot” by Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sri Lanka... My Shangri-La” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “What Have You Done For Me Lately” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “Apati” by Magnus Uggla peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Call Me” by Blondie peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Gigolo” by Magnum Bonum peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Non so che darei” by Alan Sorrenti peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Oh L'Amour” by Erasure peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Re-Sepp-Ten (Vi är røde, vi är hvide)” by VM Holdet peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Rock Me Baby” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Take That Look Off Your Face” by Marti Webb peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Tausendmal du” by Münchener Freiheit peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “A Different Corner” by George Michael peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “A Kind Of Magic” by Queen peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Baby Talk” by Alisha peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “p:Machinery (Medley With Relax)” by P4F (Propaganda For Frankie) peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Promise You Made” by Cock Robin peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Hunting High And Low” by a-ha peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Touch Me (I Want Your Body)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “Do That To Me One More Time” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Fire On The Water” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Rock Me Baby” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Stella stai” by Umberto Tozzi peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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