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In 1980, Nolan Ryan fans the Reds Cesar Geronimo to become the fourth pitcher ever to reach 3,000 career strikeouts. Ironically, Geronimo was also Bob Gibsonʹs 3,000th career strikeout victim. Despite the milestone, Ryan allows six runs in 4⅓ innings and Houston loses, 8-1.

In 1981, R.C., “All Those Years Ago” by George Harrison peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “You Make My Dreams” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne married his manager, Sharon Arden, in Maui, Hawaii.

In 1983, On Days of our Lives, Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) and Hope Williams (Kristian Alfonso) shared their first kiss in a kissing booth.

In 1984, “Real People”, TV Magazine (nowadays a reality TV genre) last aired on NBC.

In 1984, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI; portions were broadcast live on radio.

In 1985, The Mets outlast the Braves, finally winning the Game 16-13 in 19 innings, after Rick Camp, a weak-hitting hurler with a .060 average and 83 strikeouts in 167 at-bats, hit an improbable two-strike, two-out homer off Tom Gordon to tie the game in the bottom of the last frame. Shortly after the game ends at 3:55 in the morning, the approximately thousand fans remaining at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium stay to see the pre-dawn fireworks, which awaken and frighten many of the ballparkʹs neighbors.

In 1985, Willie Nelsonʹs Fourth of July Picnic in Austin features the first live assembly of the Highwaymen: Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. Also in the lineup are Neil Young, Hank Snow and June Carter Cash

In 1986, The second Farm Aid benefit concert took place at Manor Downs Racetrack, Manor, Texas. Held to raise money for family farmers in the US, the concerts were organized by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young. Artists who appeared included: Alabama, The Beach Boys, Judy Collins, Rita Coolidge, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Joe Ely, Exile, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Emmylou Harris, Jason & the Scorchers, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Bon Jovi, Nicolette Larson, Los Lobos, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Vince Neil and Willie Nelson.

In 1987, Nazi Klaus Barbie, the former Gestapo Chief known as the “Butcher Of Lyon”, was convicted by a French court of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison; youʹd be madder than a boy named Sue if you too were named after a girlʹs plastic toy doll. He died in September of 1991.

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Barbara Walters”. Other Articles: Cagney and Lacey, Sledge Hammer!

In 1988, On Guiding Light, Fletcher Reade (Jay Hammer) and Maeve Stoddard (Leslie Denniston) were married at the Bauer Barbecue.

In 1988, “The Family Feud” (TV Game Show) returns to the air on CBS with Ray Combs as host.

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “All Those Years Ago” by George Harrison peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Fantasy Girl” by 38 Special peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Fool In Love With You” by Jim Photoglo peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Just To See Her” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Rich Man” by Terri Gibbs peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rock-A-Lott” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Some Changes Are For Good” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Two Hearts” by Stephanie Mills And Teddy Pendergrass peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Walk Right Now” by The Jacksons peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Want You For My Girlfriend” by 04 By Four peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You Make My Dreams” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Arc Of A Diver” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “For You” by Zon peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Goin' Off The Deep End” by Lee Aaron peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “In Too Deep” by Genesis peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rock The Night” by Europe peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Take My Heart” by Corey Hart peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Goin' Off The Deep End” by Lee Aaron peaked at number 93 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “In Too Deep” by Genesis peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rock The Night” by Europe peaked at number 64 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Take My Heart” by Corey Hart peaked at number 58 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Can Can” by Bad Manners peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “The Sick Note (Murphy And The Bricks)” by Noel Murphy peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Wikka Rap (Whicker Rap)” by The Evasions peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Better Things” by The Kinks peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Comin' On Strong” by Broken English peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Gentle Tuesday” by Primal Scream peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Going Back To My Roots” by Odyssey peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I'm Bad” by LL Cool J peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I'm Never Gonna Cry Again” by Eurythmics peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “If I Was Your Girlfriend” by Prince peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “If You Feel It” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Is This Love” by Whitesnake peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “It's A Sin” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Let Somebody Love You” by Keni Burke peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let's Dance” by Chris Rea peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Memory” by Elaine Paige peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Misfit” by Curiosity Killed The Cat peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Moments In Love” by The Art Of Noise peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “No Laughing In Heaven” by Gillan peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Promised You A Miracle (Live)” by Simple Minds peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Purgatory” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Red Hot” by Princess peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Right On Track” by Breakfast Club peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Save The Last Dance For Me” by Ben E. King peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “She's So Far Away” by J.M. Silk peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Show Me The Way” by Regina Belle peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Throw Away The Key” by Linx peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Time Will Crawl” by David Bowie peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “When Smokey Sings” by ABC peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Woman In You” by Maxi Priest peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Woman Of Principle” by Trouble Funk peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Yearning For Your Love” by The Gap Band peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You're The Voice” by John Farnham peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “(Glad I'm) Not A Kennedy” by Shona Laing peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Bad Habits / You'll Call It Love” by Billy Field peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Bye Bye Now My Sweet Love / She's Not Coming Back” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dominoes” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Extended Play (EP)” by The Pretenders peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Faded Roses / Devil Drives (Ray's Song)” by Broderick Smith's Big Combo peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Love You / Horizontalized” by Climax Blues Band peaked at number 59 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Modern Girl / Paradox” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Running In The Family” by Level 42 peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Somebody's Knockin' / Some Days It Rains All Night Long” by Terri Gibbs peaked at number 51 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Take Me Back” by Noiseworks peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Call It Love” by Yello peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Missed Again” by Phil Collins peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “If I Was Your Girlfriend” by Prince peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Looking For A New Love” by Jody Watley peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Watching The Wheels” by John Lennon peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Why Can't I Be You?” by The Cure peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Don't Let Him Go” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Don't Stop” by K.I.D. peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Dreamers” by David Soul peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Funky Grandpa” by Thunderstorm [NL] peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For” by U2 peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Incommunicado” by Marillion peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Klap maar in je handen” by Peter Koelewijn And zijn Rockets peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love Is In The Air” by Steve Allen peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Only Crying” by Keith Marshall peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Tracks Of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson And The Miracles peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Viva America” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “When Smokey Sings” by ABC peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “When You Walk In The Room” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Every Time When We're Together” by Pernilla Wahlgren peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Gente di mare” by Tozzi - Raff peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)” by Grace Jones peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jet Airliner” by Modern Talking peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Living In A Box” by Living In A Box peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lång het sommar” by Lasse Lindbom Band peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Pressure Down” by John Farnham peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Shattered Dreams” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Trappuppgång” by Date-X peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “When You Walk In The Room” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Angel Of The Morning” by Juice Newton peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)” by Ottawan peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heartache Away” by Don Johnson peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hexen” by Ecco peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hold Me Now” by Johnny Logan peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ich liebe dich” by Clowns And Helden peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jet Airliner” by Modern Talking peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Running Scared” by The Fools peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Stop 'N' Go” by Peter Kent peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Farmer's Daughter” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Carrie” by Europe peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jodie” by Les Innocents peaked at number 34 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)” by Mel And Kim peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Strangelove” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Starsound (Stars On 45) peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1981, “All Those Years Ago” by George Harrison peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Gioca jouer” by Claudio Cecchetto peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I bin en Italiano” by Nöggi peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Incommunicado” by Marillion peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Kids In America” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sweet Sixteen” by Billy Idol peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “When I'm Gone” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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