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In 1980, “Airplane!” starring Robert Hays and featuring Leslie Nielsen and Lloyd Bridges, crashed into movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1981, Medley singles make it to top-40 radio. The most popular is “Stars on 45” by a group of Dutch studio musicians and singers. The medly has strung together sound-alike versions of popular hits like “Sugar Sugar”, “Venus” and several Beatles songs. The song hits number one and goes gold and sets the trend for other medly hits.
In 1981, “Stars On Long Play” album by Stars On was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, Larry Walters of San Pedro, California, used a lawn chair equipped with 45 helium-filled weather balloons to rise to an altitude of 16,000 feet; he landed eight miles away in Long Beach.
In 1982, The Clashʹs Nicky Headon was charged with stealing a bus stop sign.
In 1983, R.C., “Baby Jane” by Rod Stewart peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Donʹt Let It End” by Styx peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant peaked at number two on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.
In 1983, R.C., “Europa and The Pirate Twins” by Thomas Dolby peaked at #67 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Save The Overtime (For Me)” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Sheʹs A Beauty” by The Tubes peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “White Wedding” by Billy Idol peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “You Are In My System” by Robert Palmer peaked at #78 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, The movie “Return of the Jedi” opened in movie theaters in Japan.
In 1983, “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers”, TV General Drama; last aired on CBS. Guess seven wasnʹt enough.
In 1984, Epic Records set a record as two million copies of the Jacksonsʹ new album, “Victory”, was shipped to stores. It was the first time that such a large shipment had been initially sent to retailers. The LP arrived just days before Michael and his brothers started their hugely successful Victory Tour.
In 1984, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Rewind” album released, containing Stonesʹ recent hits. The bandʹs contractual obligation to Atlantic is fulfilled.
In 1984, Whatʹs an eight letter word to describe Chuck Wooleryʹs return to network TV after leaving Wheel of Fortune? “Crawling”? “Disaster”? “TACO BELL?” Close, but “itʹs the crossword game youʹve played all yer life, but never quite like this…SCRABBLE.”
In 1984, “People Are People” album by Depeche Mode was released
In 1984, “She Bop” single by Cyndi Lauper was released
In 1985, “Alice”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS after nine years.
In 1985, “The Show (12 inch)” single by Doug E. Fresh and The Get Fresh Crew was released
In 1986, The Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film, “The Great Mouse Detective” is released in theaters in the U.S. It was originally called “Basil of Baker Street”. The filmʹs score was written by Henry Mancini.
In 1986, “Stop Making Sense” album by Talking Heads was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1987, “Sign Oʹ The Times” album by Prince was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Designing Women”. Other Articles: Dana Carvey, Jack the Ripper
In 1988, R.C., “Beds Are Burning” by Midnight Oil peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Tall Cool One” by Robert Plant peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “The Valley Road” by Bruce Hornsby and The Range peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs album “Even Worse” peaked at #27 on the Billboard album chart
In 1980, "Airplane!" was released by Paramount Pictures / Howard W. Koch Productions; Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker (directors/screenplay); Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Peter Graves, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Lorna Patterson, Stephen Stucker, Frank Ashmore, Jonathan Banks, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Barbara Billingsley, Lee Bryant, Nicholas Pryor, Joyce Bulifant, Maureen McGovern, Kenneth Tobey, Barbara Stuart, Rossie Harris, Al White, David Leisure, Jason Wingreen, Jill Whelan, Ethel Merman, Jimmie Walker, James Hong, Howard Jarvis, Michael Laurence, Craig Berenson, Marcy Goldman, Norman Alexander Gibbs, David Hollander, Michelle Stacy, Lee Terri; Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "Alligator" was released by Group 1 Films; Lewis Teague (director); John Sayles (screenplay); Robert Forster, Robin Riker, Michael Gazzo, Dean Jagger, Sydney Lassick, Jack Carter, Perry Lang, Henry Silva, Bart Braverman, Royce D. Applegate, Jim Boeke, Peter Miller, Pat Petersen, Kendall Carly Browne, Micol, Angel Tompkins, Sue Lyon, Dick Richards, Michael Mazurki, Kane Hodder; Horror; Live action
In 1980, "Jane Austen in Manhattan" was released by Contemporary Films; James Ivory (director); Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (screenplay); Anne Baxter, Robert Powell, Michael Wager, Sean Young, Charles McCaughan, Tim Choate, John Guerrasio, Iman, Katrina Hodiak, Kurt Johnson, Philip Lenkowsky, Nancy New; Romance, Drama; Live action
In 1980, "The Sea Wolves" was released by Paramount Pictures / Rank Film Distributors; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); Reginald Rose (screenplay); Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, David Niven, Trevor Howard, Barbara Kellerman, Patrick Macnee, Kenneth Griffith, Patrick Allen, Wolf Kahler, Robert Hoffmann, Dan van Husen, George Mikell, Jürgen Andersen, Bernard Archard, Martin Benson, Faith Brook, Allan Cuthbertson, Edward Dentith, Clifford Earl, Rusi Ghandhi, Percy Herbert, Patrick Holt, Donald Houston, Glyn Houston, Victor Langley, Terence Longdon, Michael Medwin, W. Morgan Sheppard, John Standing, Graham Stark, Keith Stevenson, Jack Watson, Moray Watson, Brook Williams, Marc Zuber, Mohan Agashe; War; Live action
In 1982, "The Secret of NIMH" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company / Aurora Productions / Don Bluth Studios; Don Bluth (director/screenplay); Gary Goldman, John Pomeroy, Will Finn (screenplay); Elizabeth Hartman, Hermione Baddeley, John Carradine, Dom DeLuise, Derek Jacobi, Arthur Malet, Paul Shenar, Peter Strauss, Aldo Ray, Shannen Doherty, Wil Wheaton, Ian Fried, Edie McClurg, Tom Hatten, Lucille Bliss, Charles Champlin, Dick Kleiner, Jodi Hicks, Joshua Lawrence, Norbert Auerbach; Dark Fantasy, Adventure; Animation
In 1986, "About Last Night" was released by TriStar Pictures; Edward Zwick (director); Tim Kazurinsky, Denise DeClue (screenplay); Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Jim Belushi, Elizabeth Perkins, George DiCenzo, Robin Thomas, Megan Mullally, Sachi Parker, Rosanna DeSoto, Catherine Keener, Ada Maris, Joe Greco, Robert Neches; Romantic Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "Big Trouble in Little China" was released by 20th Century Fox; John Carpenter (director); Gary Goldman, David Z. Weinstein, W.D. Richter (screenplay); Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun, James Hong, Victor Wong, Kate Burton, Donald Li, Carter Wong, Peter Kwong, James Pax, Suzee Pai, Chao-Li Chi, Jeff Imada, Al Leong, Gerald Okamura, Nathan Jung, Lia Chang, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Frank Ho, James Lew, Noble Craig; Action, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1986, "The Great Mouse Detective" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson, Dave Michener, John Musker (directors/screenplay); Matthew O'Callaghan, Mel Shaw, Pete Young, Vance Gerry, Steve Hulett, Bruce Morris (screenplay); Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin, Susanne Pollatschek, Candy Candido, Alan Young, Diana Chesney, Eve Brenner, Frank Welker, Basil Rathbone, Laurie Main, Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Walker Edmiston, Melissa Manchester; Family, Mystery, Comedy; Animation
In 1986, "Psycho III" was released by Universal Pictures; Anthony Perkins (director); Charles Edward Pogue (screenplay); Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell, Hugh Gillin, Robert Alan Browne, Lee Garlington, Donovan Scott, Karen Hensel, Jack Murdock, Katt Shea, Janet Leigh, Claudia Bryar, Gary Bayer, Juliette Cummins; Slasher, Horror; Live Action
In 1986, "Under the Cherry Moon" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Prince (director); Becky Johnston (screenplay); Prince, Jerome Benton, Kristin Scott Thomas, Steven Berkoff, Emmanuelle Sallet, Alexandra Stewart, Francesca Annis, Victor Spinetti, Myriam Tadesse, Moune De Vivier; Musical, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, “Dirty Diana” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Let It End” by Styx peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Make Me Do It” by Patrick Simmons peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Pay The Ferryman” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Europa And The Pirate Twins” by Thomas Dolby peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Still Believe” by Brenda K. Starr peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Joy” by Teddy Pendergrass peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Roll Me Away” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Save The Overtime (For Me)” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “She's A Beauty” by The Tubes peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Solid Rock” by Goanna peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tall Cool One” by Robert Plant peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Valley Road” by Bruce Hornsby And The Range peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Theme From 'S'Express'” by S'Express peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “White Wedding” by Billy Idol peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Are In My System” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Let It End” by Styx peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Europa And The Pirate Twins” by Thomas Dolby peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Every Breath You Take” by The Police peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Italian Girls” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rooty Toot Toot” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tornado” by Teenage Heads peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford peaked at number 19 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Savin' Myself” by Eria Fachin peaked at number 22 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Valley Road” by Bruce Hornsby And The Range peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Under The Milky Way” by The Church peaked at number 69 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Acid Over” by Tyree peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Baby Jane” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Breakfast In Bed” by UB40 With Chrissie Hynde peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Confusion (Hits Us Every Time)” by The Truth peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Davy” by Danny Wilson peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dead Giveaway” by Shalamar peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Good Love” by Meli'sa Morgan peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hanging Around With The Big Boys” by Bloomsbury Set peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That” by Elton John peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues” by Elton John Featuring Stevie Wonder peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “It's So High” by Matt Fretton peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “K.I.S.S.I.N.G.” by Siedah Garrett peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's All Go” by Killing Joke peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Moonlight Shadow” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Newgrange” by Clannad peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “On The Dancefloor” by New Guys On The Block peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One Slip” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Painted Moon” by The Silencers peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “People Have The Power” by Patti Smith peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rainy Season” by Howard Devoto peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Some Kind Of Friend” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sweet Obsession” by Bonfire peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Symptoms Of True Love” by Tracie Spencer peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Crest” by The Men They Couldn't Hang peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “This Is Love” by George Harrison peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tribute (Right On)” by The Pasadenas peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “We Are One” by MAZE peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart” by Eurythmics peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “(What A) Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Change / The Conflict” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “For You” by John Denver peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Don't Want To Live Without You” by Foreigner peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Saw Him Standing There” by Tiffany peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I'm Still Standing / Choc Ice Goes Mental Featuring Lord Choc Ice” by Elton John peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love Is A Stranger / Monkey, Monkey” by Eurythmics peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Running For Our Lives / She's Got A Problem” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Together Forever” by Rick Astley peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tomorrow People” by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪ “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me” by Naked Eyes peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Crash” by The Primitives peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Do Ya Wanna Funk” by Patrick Cowley Featuring Sylvester peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Everyday Is Like Sunday” by Morrissey peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Everything Your Heart Desires” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heart Of Mine” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues” by Elton John Featuring Stevie Wonder peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Inside Love (So Personal)” by George Benson peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lovey Dovey” by Tony Terry peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Maureen” by The Warratahs peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One More Try” by George Michael peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Reckless” by Afrika Bambaataa And Family Featuring UB40 peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “She's A Beauty” by The Tubes peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Someone Needs A Helping Hand” by Hammond Gamble peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Spy In The House Of Love” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Typewriter” by Hip Singles peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “We Two” by Little River Band peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Baby Jane” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Blijf maar hier” by André Hazes peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Candy Girl” by New Edition peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Cheek To Cheek (Heaven)” by Taco peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dirty Diana” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Wanna Give Up” by Dennis Jones peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Got You Babe” by Bennet And Bee peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Lady Love Me (One More Time)” by George Benson peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lost In You” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ma che bello questo amore” by Eros Ramazzotti peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My One Temptation” by Mica Paris peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Paradise” by Sade peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Party” by Julius Brown peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rockall” by Mezzoforte peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stars On 45 Proudly Presents The Star Sisters” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Blood That Moves The Body” by a-ha peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Läppar tiger (Ögon talar)” by Lustans Lakejer peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Midnight Blue” by Louise Tucker peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Run To Me” by Mikael Rickfors peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “What Are You Doing Tonight?” by Tomas Ledin peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Broken Heroes” by Chris Norman peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Bum Bum” by Trio peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Burli” by Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Say No” by Dew Mitch peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Makassar” by Al Bano And Romina Power peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mamma Maria” by Ricchi And Poveri peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My Bed Is Too Big” by Blue System peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Weil wir uns lieben” by Andy Borg peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “J'ai faim de toi” by Sandy (U.K.) peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One More Try” by George Michael peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Yé ké yé ké” by Mory Kante peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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