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In 1980, Jean-Claude Droyer climbs the Eiffel Tower in two hours 18 mins.
In 1980, The Screen Actors Guild went on strike over money issues, shutting down production.
In 1980, “Back In Black” album by AC/DC was released
In 1980, “Coming Up” single by Paul McCartney and Wings was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1980, “Duke” album by Genesis was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1981, George Hamilton stars as homosexual Bunny Wigglesworth, and his twin brother the heroic Don Diego Vega in the bomb “Zorro, The Gay Blade.”
In 1981, “High ʹnʹ Dry” album by Def Leppard was released
In 1981, Midway's "Ms. Pac-Man" was introduced in video arcades.
In 1981, “Long Distance Voyager” album by The Moody Blues was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, Stephen Schnetzer debuted as Cass Winthrop on Another World.
In 1982, “Gap Band IV” album by Gap Band was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, A robot turned and caught a 34-year-old worker between it and a safety bar, crushing the man in Jackson, Mississippi. The man died five days later becoming the first robot-related fatality in the U.S.
In 1984, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Knots Landing”. Other Articles: Dave Garroway, Cars of the Stars
In 1984, R.C., “10-9-8” by Face To Face peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Black Stations/White Stations” by M + M (Martha and The Muffins) peaked at #63 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Doctor! Doctor!” by Thompson Twins peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “First Day Of Summer” by Tony Carey peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Jam On It” by Newcleus peaked at #56 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Legs” by ZZ Top peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “No Way Out” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Romancing The Stone” by Eddy Grant peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Mama Malone”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1985, The ten sexiest men in the U.S., according to “Playgirl” magazine this day, included comedian John Candy, New York Governor Mario Cuomo and Representative Jack Kemp.
In 1986, On Another World, Victoria Love (Ellen Wheeler) admitted all the rotten things she had done to Jake McKinnon (Tom Eplin) and Michael Hudson (Kale Browne).
In 1986, “Jane Fondaʹs Workout Records New And Improved” album by Jane Fonda And Various was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1986, “Top Gun” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1987, James Acheson debuted as the second Jack Deveraux in Days of our Lives, replacing Joseph Adams. Acheson lasted three months in the role, then was replaced by Matthew Ashford.
In 1987, The Beatlesʹ “For Sale”, “A Hard Dayʹs Night”, “Help!”, “Please Please Me”, “Revolver”, “Rubber Soul” and “With The Beatles” CDs were released in the U.S.A.
In 1987, TV personality, Mary Hart, of “Entertainment Tonight”, made news this day as she had her legs insured by Lloydʹs of London for $2 million.
In 1987, “Appetite For Destruction” album by Guns ʹn Roses was released
In 1987, “Let Me Up (iʹve Had Enough)” album by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1988, On Days of our Lives, troubled teenager Eve Donovan (Charlotte Ross) was feeling insecure about fitting in and making new friends at school when Harris Michaels (a very young Steve Burton) approached her. What Eve didn't know is that Harris had just made her the object of a bet that he could score with "hooker chick."
In 1988, “Heʹs The Dj, Iʹm The Rapper” album by Dj Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1989, Lorne Michaels unleashes a comedy troupe of not-even-ready-for-network-television-players as “The Kids In The Hall” debut on HBO.
In 1989, Mike Tyson knocks down Carl “The Truth” Williams with a single left hook and stpos him in 93 seconds into the first round of his heavyweight title defense. It was the fifth-shortest heavyweight title fight in history. After the KO, Tyson pointed to Williams and said to the audience, “And Datʹs The Truth, PLLLLLLL!” (RIMSHOT).
In 1989, “UHF” movie starring Weird Al Yankovic was released in theaters. It was an uplifting and inspiring story about a poor Joe who gets to program a smalltown UHF station into a ratings champ, but its being constantly ridiculed by the selfish and community-shunning owner of a network VHF affilliate that tries to close it down by buying it out, only to screw himself out of a job, status, and license courtesy of the FCC. See? Even the losers get lucky sometimes.
In 1989, “When Harry Met Sally (soundtrack)” album by Harry Connick Jr. was released. Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
In 1989, "Shag" was released by Hemdale Film Corporation; Zelda Barron (director); Lanier Laney, Terry Sweeney, Robin Swicord (screenplay); Phoebe Cates, Scott Coffey, Bridget Fonda, Annabeth Gish, Page Hannah, Robert Rusler, Tyrone Power Jr., Jeff Yagher, Carrie Hamilton, Leilani Sarelle; Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "UHF" was released by Orion Pictures; Jay Levey (director/screenplay); "Weird Al" Yankovic (screenplay); "Weird Al" Yankovic, Victoria Jackson, Michael Richards, Kevin McCarthy, David Bowe, Anthony Geary, Fran Drescher, Stanley Brock, Sue Ane Langdon, Gedde Watanabe, Anthony Geary, Billy Barty, John Paragon, Trinidad Silva, Vance Colvig Jr., David Proval, Belinda Bauer, Dr. Demento, Emo Philips, Patrick Thomas O'Brien, The Kipper Kids; Comedy; Live Action
In 1984, “Black Stations/White Stations” by M + M (Martha and The Muffins) peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Boys Do Fall In Love” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Doctor! Doctor!” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Feels So Real (Won't Let Go)” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Legs” by ZZ Top peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “No Way Out” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Romancing The Stone” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Still Loving You” by Scorpions peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The First Day Of Summer” by Tony Carey peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “Jam On It” by Newcleus peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Doctor! Doctor!” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Eyes Without A Face” by Billy Idol peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “High On Emotion” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Meet Me In The Middle” by The Arrows peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Self Control” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Beat Street Breakdown” by Grandmaster Melle Mel and The Furious Five peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Breakaway” by Spider peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Mine” by Everything But The Girl peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “My Male Curiosity” by Kid Creole and The Coconuts peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Partyline” by Brass Construction peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “State Of Shock” by The Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Steppin' Out” by John Lennon and Yoko Ono peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Summer Groove” by Tony Jackson peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sweet Somebody” by Shannon peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Venus In Furs” by Paul Gardiner peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “Hole In My Shoe” by neil peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Cry” by Dragon peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sad Songs (Say So Much)” by Elton John peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt” by The Oak Ridge Boys peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “No More Words” by Berlin peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sad Songs (Say So Much)” by Elton John peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “What Do I Do?” by Phil Fearon and Galaxy peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “What's Love Got To Do With It” by Tina Turner peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “'Ello John, Got A New Motor?” by Alexei Sayle peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Always On My Mind” by Willie Nelson peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Feels So Right” by Alabama peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Helemaal té gek” by The Shorts peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Niemand die het weet” by Toontje Lager peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Rough Justice” by Bananarama peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Yay-O-Dee” by G'Race peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, 🌎 “Two Tribes” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “To All The Girls I've Loved Before” by Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Hear It For The Boy” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “To All The Girls I've Loved Before” by Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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