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The 80's Datebook for June 29

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In 1981, COVER OF PEOPLE RICHARD PRYOR (recovering from his burns)

In 1982, On “Late Night with David Letterman,” Doctor Ruth Westheimer begins discussing “vays in vhich vomen could have zeir own orkhasms vizout ze help of a man.” Westheimer then makes her famous cucumber remark, prompting Letterman to leave the set.

In 1982, “Tug Of War” album by Paul McCartney was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1984, Arleen Sorkin made her Days of Our Lives debut as Calliope.

In 1984, Princeʹs “When Doves Cry” single was certified “gold.”

In 1984, Singer, Bruce Springsteen, kicked off his first U.S. tour in three years, before 17,700 fans at the Civic Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Music critics called The Boss, “the most exciting performer in rock.”

In 1984, The film, “Splash” is released in theaters in the United Kingdom.

In 1984, Two million copies of the Jacksonʹs “Victory” album were shipped to record stores.

In 1984, “Dream House”, and “Hot Potato”, TV Game Shows last aired on NBC.

In 1985, Mick Jagger and David Bowie take no more than twelve hours to record “Dancing In The Street” and then head to Londonʹs east end to shoot a video.

In 1985, NASA launches Intelsat VA.

In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “Farrah, Cosby, Cast of Dynasty”. Other Articles: Robert Mandan, Sitcoms vs. Real Life

In 1985, R.C., “All You Zombies” by Hooters peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Angel” by Madonna peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Black Cars” by Gino Vannelli peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Centerfield” by John Fogerty peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Getcha Back” by Beach Boys peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, On One Life to Live, Al Roberts died of an heart attack after writing Cord a note telling him that Clint Buchanan was his biological father.

In 1987, 8:30 p.m./ET “Valerie” (NBC): On her birthday, Valerie (Valerie Harper) gets just what she needs when the boys give her a garbage disposal, and just what she doesnʹt need when a client (Stephen Lee) who has a crush on her gives her a necklace.

In 1987, Wink Martindale expresses his vanity with “Bumper Stumpers” on U.S.A. Network. Itʹs “the show that turns a highway hobby into challenging fun for you, and some ready cash for our players.” While the license plate-pun show is the second game Martindaleʹs created (after “Headline Chasers”), he leaves the hosting duties to Al DuBois.

In 1987, “Tiffany” album by Tiffany was released

In 1988, Emmy 15th Daytime Award presentation — Susan Lucci loses for ninth time.

In 1988, “The Days And Nights Of Molly Dodd”, TV Comedy last aired on NBC.

In 1989, Susan Lucci lost the Outstanding Actress Daytime Emmy for tenth straight year, this time to Marcy Walker of the soap Santa Barbara. For the 16th Daytime Emmy Awards, other winners included Santa Barbara for Outstanding Daytime Series, David Canary as Outstanding Actor for All My Children, Justin Deas for Outstanding Supporting Actor for Santa Barbara, and a tie for Outstanding Supporting Actress: Debbi Morgan for All My Children and Nancy Lee Grahn for Santa Barbara.

In 1984, "Bachelor Party" was released by 20th Century Fox; Neal Israel (director/screenplay); Pat Proft (screenplay); Tom Hanks, Tawny Kitaen, Adrian Zmed, George Grizzard, Barbara Stuart, Robert Prescott, William Tepper, Wendie Jo Sperber, Barry Diamond, Tracy Smith, Gary Grossman, Michael Dudikoff, Gerard Prendergast, Deborah Harmon, Kenneth Kimmins, Rosanne Katon, Christopher Morley, Brett Baxter Clark, Monique Gabrielle, Angela Aames, Hugh McPhillips, Billy Beck, Milt Kogan, Pat Proft, Tad Horino, Toni Alessandrini, Bradford Bancroft; Comedy; Live Action

In 1984, "Cannonball Run II" was released by Warner Bros. / Golden Harvest; Hal Needham (director/screenplay); Harvey Miller (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Jamie Farr, Marilu Henner, Telly Savalas, Shirley MacLaine, Susan Anton, Catherine Bach, Jackie Chan, Richard Kiel, Frank Sinatra, Ricardo Montalbán, Foster Brooks, Sid Caesar, Louis Nye, Richard Kiel, Tim Conway, Don Knotts, Mel Tillis, Tony Danza, Jack Elam, Charles Nelson Reilly, Michael V. Gazzo, Alex Rocco, Henry Silva, Abe Vigoda, Jim Nabors, Molly Picon, Joe Theismann, Shawn Weatherly, Dale Ishimoto, Arte Johnson, Fred Dryer, Chris Lemmon, George Lindsey, Doug McClure, Jilly Rizzo, Dub Taylor, Hal Needham, Albert Ruddy; Comedy; Live Action

In 1984, "Conan the Destroyer" was released by Universal Pictures / Dino De Laurentiis Company; Richard Fleischer (director); Stanley Mann (screenplay); Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, Mako, Tracey Walter, Olivia d'Abo, Sarah Douglas, Pat Roach, Jeff Corey, Sven-Ole Thorsen, André the Giant, Ferdy Mayne, Bruce Fleischer, Pablo Talamante; Sword and sorcery, Adventure; Live Action

In 1988, "Coming to America" was released by Paramount Pictures; John Landis (director); David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein (screenplays); Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Madge Sinclair, Shari Headley, Eriq La Salle, Frankie Faison, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Louie Anderson, Jake Steinfeld, Calvin Lockhart, Samuel L. Jackson, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Garcelle Beauvais, Victoria Dillard, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Don Ameche, Ralph Bellamy, Paul Bates, Allison Dean, Sheila Johnson; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “Centerfield” by John Fogerty peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “(Closest Thing To) Perfect” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “All You Zombies” by The Hooters peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Angel” by Madonna peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Black Cars” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Everything I Need” by Men At Work peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Getcha Back” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Reaction To Action” by Foreigner peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “(You're A) Strange Animal” by Gowan peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “A View To A Kill” by Duran Duran peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Black Cars” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sussudio” by Phil Collins peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Billy” by King Kurt peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Bring It Down (This Insane Thing)” by Redskins peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Crazy For You” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Endicott” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Frankie” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “History” by Mai Tai peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” by Sting peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Josephine” by Chris Rea peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “King In A Catholic Style (Wake Up)” by China Crisis peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “One Day” by Vince Clarke And Paul Quinn peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Paisley Park” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Please Don't Break My Heart” by Affair peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Ripe For The Picking” by LW5 peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sally MacLennane” by The Pogues peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sorry Doesn't Make It Anymore” by The RAH Band peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Take It Easy” by T.C. Curtis peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “This Is Our Time” by Band Of Gold peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You And Your Heart So Blue” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Angel / Into The Groove” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Every Time You Go Away” by Paul Young peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Feel Love (medley)” by Bronski Beat And Marc Almond peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Aikea-Guinea” by Cocteau Twins peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Change Your Mind” by Sharpe And Numan peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Crazy For You” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Let's Go Out Tonight” by Nile Rodgers peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Lift Your Head Up High” by Peking Man peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “New Attitude” by Patti LaBelle peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “One Black Friday” by The Mockers peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Slave To Love” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Soul Kind Of Feeling” by The Dynamic Hepnotics peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Word Girl (Flesh And Blood) (alternative version)” by Scritti Politti With Ranking Ann peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Walls Come Tumbling Down!” by The Style Council peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Close Our Eyes” by Go West peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “Clouds Across The Moon” by The RAH Band peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Danger” by The Star Sisters (Stars On 45) peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Obsession” by Animotion peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Rockin' All Over Nederland” by Meadow peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Lady Don't Mind” by Talking Heads peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You Can Win If You Want” by Modern Talking peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “19” by Paul Hardcastle peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪ “Clouds Across The Moon” by The RAH Band peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Axel F” by Harold Faltermeyer peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Rock The Night” by Europe peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Obsession” by Animotion peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You Can Win If You Want” by Modern Talking peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Le chanteur abandonné” by Johnny Hallyday peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Love Is Love” by Culture Club peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Material Girl” by Madonna peaked at number 47 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Live Is Life” by Opus peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Feuer und Flamme” by Nena peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I'm On Fire” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Little Bit Of Heaven” by Pia Zadora peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Rhythm Of The Night” by DeBarge peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sing With Me Tonight” by Fresh Color peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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