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In 1981, "Donkey Kong" hits the arcades. Released by Nintendo, it not only introduced the world to its titular character but also marked the debut of Mario, who would become one of the most iconic figures in video game history.
In 1982, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, Larry is accidentally given a prop version of “Night Before Christmas,” with the words inside written in French, to read to kids during this holiday-in-July episode. Larry canʹt read French, and the cue cards are too far away, so it reduces him to a quivering, horribly ad-libbing mess. ()
In 1982, The live-action and animated feature film, “Tron” is released in theaters in the U.S. It cost $21 million to produce. It was presented in Super Panavision 70mm. Mickey Mouse has a cameo appearance.
In 1982, “Stevie Wonderʹs Original Musiquarium I” album by Stevie Wonder was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, R.C., “China” by Red Rockers peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Every Breath You Take” by The Police peaked at number one on the Billboard pop singles chart and stayed there for nine weeks.
In 1983, R.C., “Iʹm Still Standing” by Elton John peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “The Metro” by Berlin peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number five on the pop singles chart. Too shy ay, but enough about David Tanny.
In 1983, R.C., “Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart. Wish David Tanny had a photograph of Pamela Anderson Lee autographed.
In 1983, Stevie Nicksʹ album “The Wild Heart” enters the chart. It features the smash hit, “Stand Back.”
In 1985, Football great, Joe Namath, signed a five-year pact with ABC TV to provide commentary for “Monday Night Football”. The former New York Jets quarterback reportedly earned one-million dollars a year for the job. Namath replaced 'Dandy' Don Meredith. Broadway Joe had previous experience with “Monday Night Football”, as a player, when he and the Jets were the first team to play on the still-popular TV series on September 21, 1970.
In 1985, Herschel Walker of the New Jersey Generals was named the Most Valuable Player in the United States Football League (USFL) this day.
In 1986, The U.S. Senate approved a 90 cent raise to $4.25 minimum wage.
In 1988, Elton Johnʹs “Reg Strikes Back” LP enters the chart. It will stay for 19 weeks and features the hit, “I Donʹt Wanna Go On With You Like That.”
In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Head of The Class”. Other Articles: Marsha Warfield, Ron Perlman
In 1988, PBS launches a showcase for documentaries by independent filmmakers — the edgy and often controversial “P.O.V..”
In 1988, R.C., “Mercedes Boy” by Pebbles peaked at number two on the pop singles chart. Whatever happened to that bubbly Pebbles, and donʹt tell me she married Bamm Bamm!
In 1988, R.C., “Nothin' But A Good Time” by Poison peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Tomorrow People” by Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart. Tomorrow people, arentʹt they Tom Snyder groupies or something?
In 1988, R.C., “Trouble” by Nia Peeples peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, Steve Winwoodʹs “Roll With It” LP enters the chart. It will stay on the chart for 31 weeks eventually hitting number one. The LP features the number one hit, “Roll With It.”
In 1988, “Facts of Life” star Lisa Whelchel wed Steve Cauble and retired from acting to sing gospel songs and raise a family.
In 1989, Steve Skrovan hosts “Totally Hidden Video,” a blatant ripoff of “Candid Camera.” How blatant? Allen Funt sues the FOX network over it. The showʹs pilot also caused trouble when itʹs learned that actors were used instead of ordinary Taco Bell-loving citizens in the alleged surprising hijinks. FOX promises that tonights “victims” are real.
In 1989, “I Have Returned” album by Ray Stevens was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, "Tron" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution / Lisberger-Kushner Productions; Steven Lisberger (director/screenplay); Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, Barnard Hughes, Dan Shor, Peter Jurasik, Tony Stephano; Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure; Live Action
In 1983, “China” by The Red Rockers peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Every Breath You Take” by The Police peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “How Do You Keep The Music Playing” by Patti Austin and James Ingram peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I'm Still Standing” by Elton John peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Little Walter” by Tony! Toni! Toné! peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mercedes Boy” by Pebbles peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Never Gonna Let You Go” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Night Pulse” by Double Image peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nothin' But A Good Time” by Poison peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Flame” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Metro” by Berlin peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tomorrow People” by Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Too Much Ain't Enough Love” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Trouble” by Nia Peeples peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “We Two” by Little River Band peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tall Cool One” by Robert Plant peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Time and Place” by Andrew Cash peaked at number 82 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)” by Morris Minor and The Majors peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “All That Money Wants” by The Psychedelic Furs peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Black Heart” by Marc and The Mambas peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Bring It On... Bring It On” by James Brown peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Believe The Hype” by Public Enemy peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Blame It On That Girl/Wap-Bam-Boogie” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Mean Nothing” by Richard Marx peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Turn Your Back” by Michael Grant peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Endlessly” by John Foxx peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Everlasting” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Flashdance...What A Feeling” by Irene Cara peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Follow The Leader” by Eric B. and Rakim peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Gravity” by Brenda Russell peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Know You're Out There Somewhere” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Love You” by Yello peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Will Be With You” by T'Pau peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'll Always Love You” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “It Must Have Been Love” by Magnum peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Live For Today” by Lords Of The New Church peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Limbo” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love Dance” by Vision peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love For Sale” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love Lasts Forever” by Kissing The Pink (K.T.P.) peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Marc Anthony's Tune” by Tyka Nelson peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Maybe (We Should Call It A Day)” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “My Heart's Beating Wild” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Tear Us Apart” by INXS peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You” by Glenn Medeiros peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Push The Beat” by Mirage peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sugar Bridge” by The Bluebells peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Take That Situation” by Nick Heyward peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Best Of My Love” by Dee Lewis peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Clame” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “There's More To Love” by The Communards peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “There's Nothing Better Than Love” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tougher Than The Rest” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Transfer Affection” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Uniform” by Icehouse peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Wait” by White Lion peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “War Baby” by Tom Robinson peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “We Got The Juice” by Derek B peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Make It Heaven” by Terri Wells peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Galaxy Song” by Monty Python peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Little Red Corvette / All The Critics Love U In New York” by Prince peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Struggle Town” by Choirboys peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Valley Road” by Bruce Hornsby and The Range peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, ⏺ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) / I Could Give You (A Mirror)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Communication” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “My Girl Thinks She's Cleopatra” by The Mockers peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “New Sensation” by INXS peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Orchard Road” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Outsider” by Car Crash Set peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “River Deep, Mountain High” by Erasure peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rock The Boat” by Forrest peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rooty Toot Toot” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 10 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, “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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