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In 1980, “The Boss” album by Diana Ross was certified Gold by the RIAA. This had nothing to do with Bruce Springsteen.
In 1981, On Another World, Blaine Ewing (Laura Malone) was acquitted when Zachary Colton (Curt Dawson) admitted to injecting Jordan Scott with the anticoagulant that killed him.
In 1981, On General Hospital, Rick (Chris Robinson) and Lesley (Denise Alexander) read Laura's note stating she had gone away with Luke again.
In 1981, “Arthur” starring Dudley Moore opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1981, The Humber Bridge, billed as the longest single-span bridge in the world (1.4 km), was opened in England by the Queen.
In 1982, Frank Zappa and his 14-year-old daughter Moon Unit have a novelty hit with “Valley Girl.” It debuts at #75 on the U.S. pop chart. It hit number one in the Los Angeles area. Val-speak makes its way to commercials and network television. (Remember the CBS sitcom, “Square Pegs”? It starred Sarah Jessica Parker before she had “Sex and the City” on HBO)
In 1982, R.C., “Fame” by Irene Cara peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart, two years after it peaked in the U.S. Why it took so long I donʹt know.
In 1982, R.C., “Going To A Go-Go” by Rolling Stones peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart. Which Go Go they they go go to? Belinda Carlisle I guess.
In 1982, R.C., “Let It Whip” by Dazz Band peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Only The Lonely” by The Motels peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, “CHiPs”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on NBC.
In 1984, Hector Camacho, previously undefeated, lost the WBC junior lightweight boxing crown because he could no longer make the 130-pound fighting limit. He moved into the 135-pound class for lightweight competition.
In 1986, This Date in Susan Lucci Loses An Emmy History: the 13th Daytime Emmy Awards were presented, and Susan Lucci lost for seventh time. Guess neither seven or 13 were Susanʹs lucky numbers.
In 1987, The film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” is re-released in theaters.
In 1987, The science-fiction film “Robocop” starring Peter Weller opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1988, Florence Griffith Joyner of U.S.A. sets the 100m womanʹs record (10.49).
In 1989, On Guiding Light, Reva (Kim Zimmer) and Josh (Robert Newman) were finally married.
In 1989, Paul McCartney released “This One”
In 1989, “Wheel of Fortune” TV Game Show moved to CBS.
In 1981, "Arthur" was released by Orion Pictures / Warner Bros.; Steve Gordon (director/screenplay); Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jill Eikenberry, Stephen Elliott, Thomas Barbour, Ted Ross, Barney Martin, Paul Gleason, Phyllis Somerville, Lou Jacobi, Justine Johnston, Lawrence Tierney, Mark Margolis, Irving Metzman, Anne De Salvo, Gordon Press; Comedy; Live Action
In 1981, "Endless Love" was released by Universal Pictures / PolyGram Pictures; Franco Zeffirelli (director); Judith Rascoe (screenplay); Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Shirley Knight, Don Murray, Richard Kiley, Penelope Milford, Beatrice Straight, James Spader, Tom Cruise, Ian Ziering, Jami Gertz, Jeff Marcus, Walt Gorney; Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1981, "Zorro, The Gay Blade" was released by 20th Century Fox; Peter Medak (director); Johnston McCulley, Hal Dresner, Greg Alt, Don Moriarty (screenplay); George Hamilton, Lauren Hutton, Ron Leibman, Brenda Vaccaro, Donovan Scott, James Booth, Helen Burns, Clive Revill, Carolyn Seymour, Eduardo Noriega, Pilar Pellicer, Frank Welker, Jorge Russek, Eduardo Alcaraz, Carlos Bravo y Fernández, Roberto Dumont, Jorge Bolio; Swashbuckler, Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Jaws: The Revenge" was released by Universal Pictures; Joseph Sargent (director); Michael de Guzman (screenplay); Lorraine Gary, Lance Guest, Mario Van Peebles, Karen Young, Michael Caine, Judith Barsi, Lynn Whitfield, Mitchell Anderson, Melvin Van Peebles, Fritzi Jane Courtney, Lee Fierro, Roy Scheider, Cedric Scott, Charles Bowleg, Mary Smith, Edna Billotto, Cyprian R. Dube, William E. Marks, Diane Hetfield, Jay Mello; Thriller; Live Action
In 1987, "Nowhere to Hide" was released by New Century Vista; Mario Azzopardi (director); George Goldsmith, Alex Reber (screenplay); Amy Madigan, Michael Ironside, John Colicos, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Robin MacEachern, Chuck Shamata, Clark Johnson, Maury Chaykin, Garrick Hagon, Timothy Webber, Philip Akin, Vlasta Vrána, Jayne Eastwood, Ross Hull, Géza Kovács, Andrew Johnston, Réal Andrews, Peter Blackwood, Shirley Merovitz, Philip Spensley, Amy Gartner; Thriller; Live Action
In 1987, "RoboCop" was released by Orion Pictures; Paul Verhoeven (director); Edward Neumeier, Michael Miner (screenplay); Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Daniel O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Miguel Ferrer, Robert DoQui, Ray Wise, Paul McCrane, Jesse D. Goins, Calvin Jung, Michael Gregory, Mario Machado, Leeza Gibbons, Felton Perry, Lee de Broux, S.D. Nemeth; Action; Live Action
In 1987, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; David Hand (director); Ted Sears, Earl Hurd, Merrill De Maris, Richard Creedon, Otto Englander, Dick Rickard, Dorothy Ann Blank, Webb Smith (screenplay); Adriana Caselotti, Lucille La Verne, Harry Stockwell, Roy Atwell, Pinto Colvig, Otis Harlan, Scotty Mattraw, Billy Gilbert, Eddie Collins, Moroni Olsen, Stuart Buchanan; Animation, Musical, Fantasy; Animation
In 1987, "Rita, Sue and Bob Too" was released by Orion Classics; Alan Clarke (director); Andrea Dunbar (screenplay); Siobhan Finneran, Michelle Holmes, George Costigan, Lesley Sharp, Kulvinder Ghir, Danny O'Dea, Bernard Wrigley, Black Lace, Willie Ross, Patti Nichols, Maureen Long, David Britton, Mark Crampton, Stuart Googwin, Max Jackman, Andrew Krauz, Simon Waring, Joyce Pembroke, Jane Atkinson, Bryan Heeley, Paul Oldham, Dennis Conlon, Nancy Pute, Paul Hedges, Kailash Patel; Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1982, “Let It Whip” by The Dazz Band peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “No One Like You” by Scorpions peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Only The Lonely” by The Motels peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Still They Ride” by Journey peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “To Dream The Dream” by Frankie Miller (Soul) peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Kids In America” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me” by Juice Newton peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “No One Like You” by Scorpions peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Paperlate” by Genesis peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Crimson and Clover” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Dance Wit' Me” by Rick James peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Fame” by Irene Cara peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Freebird / Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Heat Of The Moment” by Asia peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Was Tired Of Being Alone” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Lovely Money” by The Damned peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Matador” by Jeff Wayne peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Now Those Days Are Gone” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Plaything” by Linx peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Rendezvous” by Tygers Of Pan Tang peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sooner Or Later” by Larry Graham peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Big Bean” by Pigbag peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Iko Iko” by Natasha peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Murphy's Law” by Cheri peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Armistice Day / Stand In Line (live)” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ruby in The Snow / I Was Here” by Broderick Smith's Big Combo peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Stand Or Fall / The Strain” by The Fixx peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Set Up / Kwok's Quease” by Rupert Hine peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Don't Talk To Strangers / Comic Book Heroes / I'm Your Superman” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “E ipo” by Prince Tui Teka peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Fantasy Island” by Tight Fit peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “What About Me” by Moving Pictures peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Biscaya” by James Last peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Diep in mijn hart” by André Hazes peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Dynamite” by Vanessa [NL] peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ik wil alleen bij jou zijn” by Bloem peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Pappa” by Drukwerk peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Torch” by Soft Cell peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Du kleiner Spion” by Minisex peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Oben ohne” by Rainhard Fendrich peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Rosemarie” by Hubert Kah peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Südseeträume” by Rucki Zucki Palmencombo peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “More Than This” by Roxy Music peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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