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In 1981, Grant Tinker, head of MTM Enterprises, was named to succeed Fred Silverman as president of the NBC-TV. Silverman was known as a programming wonder boy in previous successes with CBS and ABC but would find it rough-going at the Peacock Network.
In 1983, On Ryan's Hope, Siobhan (Marg Helgenberger) tackled a strange man who approached her while on a job. It turned out to be her partner, Bill.
In 1984, R.C., “Dancing In The Dark” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Obscene Phone Caller” by Rockwell peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Self Control” by Laura Branigan peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, The Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League (USFL) played the longest game in professional history by beating the Michigan Panthers 27-21. The game went on for 93 minutes, 33 seconds. The old mark had been 82 minutes, 40 seconds, set by the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs.
In 1984, The Unitarian Church has given approval to recognize and approve ceremonies celebrating the unions of gay and lesbian couples.
In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1985, The creator of the Twinkie, James A. Dewar, died on this day. Mr. Dewar created the treat in 1930. Many say that Twinkies will stay fresh almost forever. In fact, many bomb shelters in the 1960s were furnished with stockpiles of Hostess Twinkies just for that reason. Today, more than 45 billion of the soft, cream-filled sponge cakes have been sold.
In 1985, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Sussudio,” a made-up word by Phil Collins.
In 1986, In front of 7,026 enthusiastic fans at Tim McCarver Stadium in Memphis, Auburn standout football star Bo Jackson makes his pro baseball debut, singling and driving in a run in his first at-bat in the Chicksʹ 9-5 loss to Columbus (GA) in a Southern League game. The 1985 Heisman Trophy winner, who batted seventh as the designated hitter, will finish the night one-for-four.
In 1986, On Days of our Lives, Kimberly (Patsy Pease) and Shane (Charles Shaughnessy) waited for news on their kidnapped son, Andrew.
In 1986, On General Hospital, Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) was unhappy to find Duke Lavery (Ian Buchanan) having lunch with Robin Scorpio (Kimberly McCullough).
In 1986, “Back In The High Life” album by Steve Winwood was released
In 1986, “Dance Party USA”, TV Music, debut on USA.
In 1986, “True Blue” album by Madonna was released
In 1987, Emmy 14th Daytime Award presentation — Susan Lucci loses for eighth time.
In 1987, “La Bamba (soundtrack)” album by Los Lobos was released
In 1988, “Sledge Hammer!”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1989, After fourteen years on daytime television, “Wheel of Fortune” finally hits the bankrupt space at NBC, possibly thanks to Sajak-replacement, former Chargers place kicker Ralph Benirschke. Though Vanna White will continue as letter turner when the daytime version is picked up in July by CBS, her new perky partner will be Bob Goen.
In 1989, Spike Leeʹs “Do The Right Thing” starring himself, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, and Ruby Dee opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1989, "Do the Right Thing" was released by Universal Pictures / 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks; Spike Lee (director/screenplay); Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, John Savage, Roger Guenveur Smith, Rosie Perez, Joie Lee, Steve White, Martin Lawrence, Leonard L. Thomas, Christa Rivers, Robin Harris, Paul Benjamin, Frankie Faison, Samuel L. Jackson, Steve Park, Rick Aiello, Miguel Sandoval, Luis Antonio Ramos, Frank Vincent, Richard Parnell Habersham, Ginny Yang, Nicholas Turturro; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "Great Balls of Fire!" was released by Orion Pictures; Jim McBride (director/screenplay); Jack Baran (screenplay); Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, Trey Wilson, John Doe, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lisa Blount, Mojo Nixon, Jimmie Vaughan, Steve Allen, Joshua Sheffield, David R. Ferguson, Robert Lesser, Michael St. Gerard, Lisa Jane Persky, Peter Cook, Jerry Lee Lewis; Biography; Live Action
In 1989, "The Karate Kid Part III" was released by Columbia Pictures; John G. Avildsen (director); Robert Mark Kamen (screenplay); Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, Martin Kove, Sean Kanan, Jonathan Avildsen, Christopher Paul Ford, Randee Heller, Pat E. Johnson, Rick Hurst, Frances Bay, Joseph V. Perry, Jan Tříska, Glenn Medeiros, Gabe Jarret; Action, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, “Breakaway” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Bringin' On The Heartbreak” by Def Leppard peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dancing In The Dark” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Farewell My Summer Love” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Of The Common People” by Paul Young peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Modern Day Delilah” by Van Stephenson peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Prime Time” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Self Control” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “So You Ran” by Orion The Hunter peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Somebody Else's Guy” by Jocelyn Brown peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Strangers In A Strange World” by Jenny Burton And Patrick Jude peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Farewell My Summer Love” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “It's A Miracle” by Culture Club peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Hear It For The Boy” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Stay The Night” by Chicago peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Who's That Girl?” by Eurythmics peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Back In The Old Country” by Tom Robinson peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Change Of Heart” by Change peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Farewell My Summer Love” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Feel Free” by Mark King peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Wanna Be Loved / Turning The Town Red” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I've Found Lovin'” by The Fatback Band peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “In The Ghetto” by Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jammin' In America” by The Gap Band peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jump (For My Love)” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love's Crashing Waves” by Difford And Tilbrook peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “One Million Kisses” by Rufus And Chaka Khan peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tell Me Why” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Those First Impressions” by The Associates peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tonight Is What It Means To Be Young” by Jim Steinman And Fire Inc peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “When Your Ex Wants You Back” by Surface peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪ “It's Just Not Cricket” by The Twelfth Man peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Burning Up” by Madonna peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Happy Ending” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Holding Out For A Hero” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Want To Break Free” by Queen peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Will Love You All My Life” by Foster And Allen peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Hear It For The Boy” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “One Love / People Get Ready” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Lebanon” by The Human League peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Reflex” by Duran Duran peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “What Is Love?” by Howard Jones peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Mutiny” by The Birthday Party peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Pink Frost” by The Chills peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Longest Time” by Billy Joel peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Theme From 'Reilly - Ace Of Spies'” by The Olympic Orchestra peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Thieves Like Us” by New Order peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Half A Boy And Half A Man” by Nick Lowe peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Hear It For The Boy” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Michael Jackson's Greatest Hits Medley” by Main Line peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sweetest Sweetest” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” by Phil Collins peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Du ska va president” by Imperiet peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Infatuation” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Kumm hoit mi” by Gitti And Gary peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Self Control” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Self Control” by RAF peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Send Me An Angel” by Real Life peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Uh-uh-uh mir bleibt die Luft weg” by DÖF peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Out Of The Darkness” by Little Steven And The Disciples Of Soul peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I treni di Tozeur” by Alice And Battiato peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Self Control” by RAF peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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