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In 1980, The California Supreme Court rules that Ted Giannoulas, better known as the man inside the San Diego Chicken suit, can appear publicly in chicken suits similar to the one that brought him fame, but not bearing the call letters of San Diegoʹs KGB radio station. The station had fired Giannoulas when he began appearing publicly in the suit without permission, and claimed it had all rights to the costume, which was first used as a promotional device in 1975.
In 1981, Harry Chapin was killed in an auto accident in Jericho, New York, when his Volkswagen Rabbit was rear-ended by a truck on the Long Island Expressway. He was 39. He was on his way to play a benefit performance. His biggest hit is “Catʹs in the Cradle,” a million-selling number one hit in 1974. Chapin was driving without a license. His license had been suspended for numerous counts of speeding. When he died he was driving the speed limit, and was hit from behind. He also sang “30,000 Pounds of Bananas”
In 1981, Jefferson Starship get a gold record for “Modern Time.” Grace Slick only makes some vocal appearances on the LP, because it was nearly finished when she rejoined the group.
In 1981, Shukuni Sasaki spins 72 plates simultaneously, years after the Ed Sullivan Show went off the air.
In 1981, “Mistaken Identity” album by Kim Carnes was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1982, The American comedy-drama film Six Pack directed by Daniel Petrie and starring Kenny Rogers was released. In the movie Kenny Rogers plays race car driver Brewster Baker. The film grossed over $20 million during its theatrical run.
In 1982, “Eddie Murphy” album by Eddie Murphy was released. Donʹt sing, Eddie!
In 1983, R.C., “Come Dancing” by The Kinks peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Shy Boy (Donʹt It Make You Feel Good)” by Bananarama peaked at #83 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'” by Michael Jackson peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, Detroit second baseman Lou Whitaker forgot to bring his uniform to the All-Star Game in Minneapolis. With 54,960 fans in attendance and a national television audience looking on, Whitaker donned a vendor-bought Tigers uniform with number one stenciled on the back.
In 1985, The All-Star Game telecast at Minnesotaʹs Metrodome becomes the first-ever program to be transmitted in stereo. NBC, which broadcasted the first professional baseball game in 1939, airs Midsummer Classic.
In 1986, Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park opened in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Dollywood has over 3,000 people on its payroll, making it the largest employer in the community. In addition to standard amusement park thrill rides, Dollywood features traditional crafts and music of the Smoky Mountains area.
In 1987, Charlotte Ross debuted as Eve Donovan on Days of our Lives She remained on the show until July 12, 1991, when Eve left town with Frankie (Billy Warlock). The character returned in 2014, played by Kassie DePaiva.
In 1988, R.C., “Lost In You” by Rod Stewart peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Nite And Day” by Al B. Sure! peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, Wayne Gretzky (NHL) and Janet Jones (Police Academy Five) wed in Edmonton.
In 1982, "A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy" was released by Orion Pictures / Warner Bros.; Woody Allen (director/screenplay); Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, José Ferrer, Julie Hagerty, Tony Roberts, Mary Steenburgen, Michael Higgins, Adam Redfield, Moishe Rosenfeld, Timothy Jenkins, Sol Frieder, Boris Zoubok, Thomas Barbour, Kate McGregor-Stewart; Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, "Six Pack" was released by 20th Century Fox; Daniel Petrie (director); Mike Marvin, Alex Matter (screenplay); Kenny Rogers, Diane Lane, Erin Gray, Barry Corbin, Terry Kiser, Don Hannah, Anthony Michael Hall, Buddy Baker, Chuck Woolery, Tom Abernathy, Robbie Fleming, Robby Still, Benji Wilhoite, Melanie McMullan; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, "Summer Lovers" was released by Filmways / Research Corporation; Randal Kleiser (director/screenplay); Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah, Valérie Quennessen, Barbara Rush, Carole Cook, Hans van Tongeren, Rika Dialina, Lydia Lenosi, Vladimiros Kiriakidis, Carlos Rodriguez Ramos, Henri Behar, Andreas Filipidis; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, "Young Doctors in Love" was released by 20th Century Fox / ABC Motion Pictures; Garry Marshall (director); Michael Elias, Rich Eustis (screenplay); Michael McKean, Sean Young, Hector Elizondo, Harry Dean Stanton, Patrick Macnee, Dabney Coleman, Gary Friedkin, Kyle T. Heffner, Rick Overton, Crystal Bernard, Ted McGinley, Saul Rubinek, Harry Dean Stanton, Demi Moore, Pamela Reed, Michael Richards, Taylor Negron, Titos Vandis, Haunani Minn, Lynne Marie Stewart, Richard Dean Anderson; Comedy; Live Action
In 1983, “Come Dancing” by The Kinks peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Feelings Of Forever” by Tiffany peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Forever Yours” by Tony Terry peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Should Be So Lucky” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “K.I.S.S.I.N.G.” by Siedah Garrett peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lost In You” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My Obsession” by Icehouse peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nite And Day” by Al B. Sure! peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Shy Boy (Don't It Make You Feel Good)” by Bananarama peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Space Age Whiz Kids” by Joe Walsh peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When Will I Be Famous?” by Bros peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lost In You” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “New Sensation” by INXS peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “War Games” by Crosby, Stills And Nash peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nite And Day” by Al B. Sure! peaked at number 53 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rooty Toot Toot” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 19 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “After A Fashion” by Midge Ure And Mick Karn peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “All Night Long” by La Famille peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Cross My Heart” by Eighth Wonder peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Disco Nights” by Jazz And The Brothers Grimm peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Say It's Love” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Drowning In The Sea Of Love” by The Adventures peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Every Little While” by Mike Berry peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Forever And Ever” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Get Down Saturday Night” by Oliver Cheatham peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hold It” by Tin Tin peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Don't Remember” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “In My Dreams” by Will Downing peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “It's A Mistake” by Men At Work peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “It's Over” by Funk Masters peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Messages From The Stars” by The RAH Band peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Never Gonna Let You Go” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nice 'n' Slow” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “No More Tears” by Jaki Graham peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Push It / Tramp” by Salt-N-Pepa peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rock And Roll Is King” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “She's The Master Of The Game” by Richard Jon Smith peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stop The World” by Captain Sensible peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Time Has Taken Its Toll On You” by Crazyhead peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “We Can Work It Out” by Brass Construction peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Ain't Really Down” by Status IV peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Better Be Home Soon” by Crowded House peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bitter Tears” by The Venetians peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Drop The Boy” by Bros peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Flashdance...What A Feeling / Love Theme From Flashdance” by Irene Cara peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “We Two / Falling” by Little River Band peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Calypso Crazy” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dirty Diana” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Pay The Ferryman” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “New Zealand Expo Song 88” by Various Artists peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sweet Lovers” by Holidaymakers peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Theme From 'S'Express'” by S'Express peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When I Fall In Love” by Rick Astley peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “White Wedding” by Billy Idol peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “'t Kan vriezen 't kan dooien” by Robert Paul peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Als je haar maar goed zit” by Vulcano peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Another Weekend” by Five Star peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Boogie Nights” by LaFleur peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Can't Get Used To Losing You” by The (English) Beat peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Check This Out” by L.A. Mix peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Chica cubana” by Tatjana peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Circle In The Sand” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Will Save The Day” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Manuel Goodbye” by Audrey Landers peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Manuel” by Frank And Mirella peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Oh Patti (Don't Feel Sorry For Loverboy)” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Pamela” by Toto peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Perfect” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rock And Roll Is King” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “South Africa” by Revelation Time Featuring Ruud Gullit peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stand Back” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Are A Danger” by Gary Low peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Der Knutschfleck” by Ixi peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Die Wüste lebt (Alarmsignal...)” by Peter Schilling peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Erobict, sierobict” by Rainhard Fendrich peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Gimme Hope Jo'Anna” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hey! Little Girl” by Icehouse peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ich lieb' dich überhaupt nicht mehr” by Udo Lindenberg peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Juliet” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Kleine Taschenlampe brenn'” by Markus peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Let Be Must The Queen” by Guesch Patti peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Perfect” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sanft ist unser Kampf” by Peter Cornelius peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Why Can The Bodies Fly” by Warning peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nuit de folie” by Début de Soirée peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Quel souci la boétie!..” by Claudia Phillips And The Kicks peaked at number 14 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When Will I Be Famous?” by Bros peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Faster Than The Speed Of Night” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Moonlight Shadow” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Africa (Voodoo Master)” by Rose Laurens peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Breakaway” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “China Girl” by David Bowie peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dirty Diana” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'll Always Love You” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Okay!” by O. K. peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Blood That Moves The Body” by a-ha peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Who's Leaving Who” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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