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In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Too Close for Comfort”. Other Articles: Eddie Murphy, I Love Lucy.

In 1982, R.C., “Caught Up In You” by 38 Special peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Dancing In The Street” by Van Halen peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Donʹt You Want Me Baby” by Human League peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Forget Me Nots” by Patrice Rushen peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Happy Talk” by Captain Sensible peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Island Of Lost Souls” by Blondie peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Rosanna” by Toto peaked at number two on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1982, R.C., “What Do All The People Know” by The Monroes peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “What Kind Of Fool Am I” by Rick Springfield peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, The Stray Cats “Built for Speed” and Men at Workʹs “Business as Usual” enter the album charts. The albums become two of the biggest selling albums of the year. The Stray Cats have two big hits, “Rock This Town” and “Stray Cat Strut” while Men at Work make some money with “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down Under”.

In 1985, CBS announced it would buy back 21 percent of its own stock to thwart cable mogul Ted Turnerʹs takeover.

In 1985, The first installment of the “Back To The Future” time travel triology starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1987, In France, Klaus Barbie, the Nazi “butcher of Lyon,” was jailed for life for wartime crimes against humanity.

In 1987, On One Life to Live, Dorian, unable to deal with the fact that her daughter, Cassie, was sleeping with Dorianʹs lover, Jon, departed for Mendora to serve as the U.S. Ambassador.

In 1987, The world premiere of the Richie Valens movie “La Bamba” was held in Watsonville, California…home of the Valens family.

In 1988, Rocky Kenover set a record by making 403 parachute jumps within 24 hours; one jump every three minutes including the time it took for the airplane to reach an altitude of 1,200 feet. Rockyʹs staff consisted of 50 parachute packers, seven airplanes, and ten pilots.

In 1989, Actor Jim Backus died. Heʹs best known for playing Thurston Howell III on “Gilliganʹs Island” and for providing the voice for Mr. Magoo.

In 1989, On All My Children, Dixie gave birth to Adam Jr., later known as JR.

In 1989, The movie “Batman,” set record of quickest $100 million (10 days).

In 1985, "Back to the Future" was released by Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment; Robert Zemeckis (director/screenplay); Bob Gale (screenplay); Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Thomas F. Wilson, Claudia Wells, James Tolkan, Marc McClure, Wendie Jo Sperber, George DiCenzo, Frances Lee McCain, Jeffrey Jay Cohen, Casey Siemaszko, Billy Zane, Harry Waters Jr., Donald Fullilove, Will Hare, Jason Hervey, Courtney Gains, Elsa Raven, Huey Lewis; Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action

In 1985, "Red Sonja" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co.; Richard Fleischer (director); Clive Exton, George MacDonald Fraser (screenplay); Brigitte Nielsen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sandahl Bergman, Paul L. Smith, Ernie Reyes, Jr., Ronald Lacey, Pat Roach, Terry Richards, Janet Agren, Hans Meyer, Tutte Lemkow, Tad Horino, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Erik Holmey; Epic; Live Action

In 1987, "Adventures in Babysitting" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners; Chris Columbus (director); David Simkins (screenplay); Elisabeth Shue, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, Maia Brewton, Penelope Ann Miller, Bradley Whitford, Calvin Levels, George Newbern, John Davis Chandler, Ron Canada, John Ford Noonan, Albert Collins, Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio, Southside Johnny, Lolita David, Clark Johnson; Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "Innerspace" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Amblin Entertainment; Joe Dante (director); Jeffrey Boam, Chip Poser (screenplay); Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan, Kevin McCarthy, Fiona Lewis, Robert Picardo, Vernon Wells, Henry Gibson, William Schallert, Wendy Schaal, Harold Sylvester, John Hora, Orson Bean, Kevin Hooks, Dick Miller, Kathleen Freeman, Mark L. Taylor, Archie Hahn, Kenneth Tobey, Joe Flaherty, Andrea Martin, Jenny Gago, Grainger Hines, Richard McGonagle, Terence McGovern, Rance Howard, Chuck Jones, Alan Blumenfeld, Herb Mitchell, Neil Ross, Charles Aidman, Joe Dante, Tom Willett; Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “After The Glitter Fades” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Angel In Blue” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Be Mine Tonight” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Caught Up In You” by 38 Special peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Dancing In The Street” by Van Halen peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Don't Talk” by Larry Lee peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Don't You Want Me?” by The Human League peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Forget Me Nots” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Happy Hour” by Deodato peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Island Of Lost Souls” by Blondie peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Landslide” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Play The Game Tonight” by Kansas peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Right Kind Of Love” by Quarterflash peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Rosanna” by Toto peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Take Me Down” by Alabama peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “This Man Is Mine” by Heart peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “What Do All The People Know” by The Monroes peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “What Kind Of Fool Am I?” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, ⏺ “I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Always On My Mind” by Willie Nelson peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Crimson and Clover” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Nova Heart” by The Spoons peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Homosapien” by Pete Shelley peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Angel In Blue” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Inside Out” by Odyssey peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Lightning Flash” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Music and Lights” by Imagination peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “No Getting Over You” by Paris peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Streetwalkin'” by Shakatak peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Sound Of Your Cry” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Woman” by Anti-Nowhere League peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Work That Body” by Diana Ross peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Happy Talk” by Captain Sensible peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “The Beatles Movie Medley” by The Beatles peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Cleaning Windows / Aryan Mist” by Van Morrison peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Controversy / When You Were Mine” by Prince peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “It's Raining / You and I Were Meant To Be” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 75 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Juke Box Hero / I'm Gonna Win” by Foreigner peaked at number 53 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Key Largo / White Line Fever” by Bertie Higgins peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “My Camera Never Lies / What Am I Gonna Do” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 63 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Temporary Heartache / This Time It's Different” by Swanee peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Football Football / Ode to Inflation (Up Go The Price)” by Mick Murray and His Lackey Band peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “I've Never Been To Me” by Charlene peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “It Ain't What You Do It's The Way That You Do It” by Fun Boy Three With Bananarama peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Key Largo” by Bertie Higgins peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 35 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.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Body Language” by Queen peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I'll Find My Way Home” by Jon and Vangelis peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Non succederà più” by Claudia Mori peaked at number 6 on the Austria 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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