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In 1983, R.C., “Baby Jane” by Rod Stewart peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Donʹt Change” by INXS peaked at #80 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Ewok Celebration” by Meco peaked at #60 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Slipping Away” by Dave Edmunds peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Stand By” by Roman Holliday peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Safety Dance”, by Men Without Hats entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1984, ABC contracted its three one-hour-long soaps, All My Children, One Life to Live, and General Hospital, to 40-minutes each for the next two weeks (five a week) while pre-empting the rest of its daytime lineup (and some local and syndicated shows got pre-empted as well) to show the 1984 Summer Olympics from Los Angeles, California. This made the latter two soap operas the only shows to ever be seen as three different lengths: 30, 40, 45 and 60 minutes, while AMC was seen as 30, 40 and 60 minutes. Guiding Light on CBS was seen as 15, 30 and 60 minutes. Another World on NBC was seen as 30, 60, 90, and 60 minutes again; it was the only soap opera that shrunk in minutes per episode.
In 1984, Daytime soap opera Santa Barbara, created by Bridget and Jerome Dobson, premiered on NBC. In the first episode, Joe Perkins (Dane Witherspoon), who had always claimed his innocence, was released from prison after spending five years in jail for the murder of Channing Capwell, Jr.; Joe headed toward Santa Barbara with the intention of clearing his name; Kelly (Robin Wright), Joe's former girlfriend, celebrated her engagement to Peter (Stephen Meadows); a mystery woman tried to keep Joe from reaching his home town; Minx Lockridge (Dame Judith Anderson) attempted to have C.C. Capwell (Peter Mark Richman) arrested on bogus charges; Ted (Todd McKee) brought Laken (Julie Ronnie) to his sister's party; and Santana (Ava Lazar) wanted revenge against Joe. Unfortunately for NBC, it premiered opposite the Los Angeles Summer Olympics, which ABC was airing in not only prime-time live, but daytime as well, compressing its three popular soaps to 40 minutes each, but this trick as well as The U.S. Olympic Team winning many events since U.S.S.R. pulled out, spoiled SBʹs chances of getting sampled by ABCʹs soap watchers, who were more interested in watching the Olympics, which were a soap of its own for two weeks.
In 1984, “Guiding Light” diva Reva Shane, now having been intimate with all three Lewis men, whoʹve compared notes, jumps in the fountain at the country club and strips down for a breakdown: “Here she is folks. Reva Shayne Lewis. Tramp. Adulteress. Scarlet woman.…I baptize myself the slut of Springfield. Isnʹt that right Joshua? Isnʹt that what you want? Well go on. You go on and call everybody out here. Get them all out here. You have them come out and watch me. The more the merrier!” The scene was one of the most unforgettable in daytime television history. Zimmer won her first Emmy the following year but did not submit this episode for consideration.
In 1985, Gerry Cooney retired from professional boxing on this night. Cooney had only one loss — in a championship match with Larry Holmes. Cooney was stopped in boxingʹs biggest money-making fight (to that time). Cooney had a record of 27 wins against the one loss — and 24 knockouts.
In 1985, “Angel/Into The Groove (12 inch)” single by Madonna was certified Gold
In 1986, On Santa Barbara, Santana (Gina Gallego) was about to confess to Cruz (A Martinez) that she ran over Eden with her car, until she realized her headlight had been fixed. Jon Lindstrom made his last regular appearance as Dr. Mark McCormick.
In 1986, The Walt Disney Pictures live-action feature film, “Flight of the Navigator” is released in theaters in the U.S.
In 1986, Variety magazine reported that RCA had dropped John Denver from its roster after the release of his single, "What Are We Making Weapons For". Variety said the song upset the record company's new owner, General Electric, one of the largest defense contractors in the U.S. What did Denver think of G.E. after that? G.E. Sucks! Exactly the same thoughts David Letterman had about the then-owners of NBC when he was still at the network.
In 1988, R.C., “Hole In My Heart (All The Way To China)” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Love Changes (Everything)” by Climie Fisher peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Roll With It” by Steve Winwood peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Rush Hour” by Jane Wiedlin peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Reporters”, TV News; debut on Fox.
In 1989, “The Jim Henson Hour”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC.
In 1982, "Forced Vengeance" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company; James Fargo (director/screenplay); Franklin Thompson (screenplay); Chuck Norris, Mary Louise Weller, Camila Griggs, Michael Cavanaugh, David Opatoshu, Seiji Sakaguchi, Frank Michael Liu, Bob Minor, Lloyd Kino, Leigh Hamilton, Howard Caine, Robert Emhardt, Roger Behrstock, Jimmy Shaw, Richard Norton; Action; Live Action
In 1982, "The Last American Virgin" was released by Cannon Film Distributors; Boaz Davidson (director/screenplay); Lawrence Monoson, Diane Franklin, Steve Antin, Joe Rubbo, Louisa Moritz, Kimmy Robertson, Harry Bugin, Brian Peck, Tessa Richarde, Winifred Freedman, Gerri Idol, Phil Rubenstein, Roberto Rodriquez; Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, "Night Shift" was released by Warner Bros. / The Ladd Company; Ron Howard (director); Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel (screenplay); Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, Shelley Long, Gina Hecht, Pat Corley, Bobby Di Cicco, Nita Talbot, Basil Hoffman, Tim Rossovich, Clint Howard, Joe Spinell, Richard Belzer, Grand L. Bush, Charles Fleischer, Vincent Schiavelli, Dawn Dunlap, Kevin Costner, Shannen Doherty, Floyd Levine; Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, "Tex" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Tim Hunter (director/screenplay); Charles S. Haas (screenplay); Matt Dillon, Jim Metzler, Meg Tilly, Bill McKinney, Ben Johnson, Frances Lee McCain, Emilio Estevez, Tom Virtue, Željko Ivanek, Jack Thibeau, S.E. Hinton, Phil Brock, Pamela Ludwig, Jeff Fleury, Marilyn Redfield, Mark Arnott, Jill Clark, Sheryl Briedel, Lisa Mirkin, Mary Simons, Mike Coats, Charlie Haas, Coralie Hunter; Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "The Assam Garden" was released by Paramount Pictures / Moving Picture Company; Mary McMurray (director); Elisabeth Bond (screenplay); Deborah Kerr; Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "Asterix Versus Caesar" was released by Gaumont; Jacques Barclay (director); Edward Marcus (screenplay); Jack Beaber, Bill Kearns; Comedy, Family; Animation
In 1986, "Nothing in Common" was released by TriStar Pictures / Rastar; Garry Marshall (director); Rick Podell, Michael Preminger (screenplay); Tom Hanks, Jackie Gleason, Eva Marie Saint, Hector Elizondo, Barry Corbin, Bess Armstrong, Sela Ward, John Kapelos, Anthony Starke, Dan Castellaneta, Michael G. Hagerty, Toni Hudson, Bruce A. Young, Kathleen Marshall, Scott Marshall, Kim Genelle, Lynda Goodfriend, Andra Akers, Tracy Reiner, Sam Denoff, Johnny Yune, Lorna Thayer, Meg Wyllie, Jeris Lee Poindexter, Frank Campanella, Conrad Janis, Philip Baker Hall, Richard Kind, Cindy Harrell, Bill Applebaum, Mona Lyden, Julio Alonso, Jane Morris, Jeff Michalski, Ben Rawnsley, Mark von Holstein, Ron Dean, Steve Sheridan, Vincent Guastaferro, John Antony, Harvey Keenan; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, “Black Leather” by Kings Of The Sun peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Cecilia” by Times Two peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Do You Compute” by Donnie Iris peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Change” by INXS peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hole In My Heart (All The Way To China)” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “In Your Soul” by Corey Hart peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Legal Tender” by The B-52's peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Changes (Everything)” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Roll With It” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rush Hour” by Jane Wiedlin peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Say It's Gonna Rain” by Will To Power peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Slipping Away” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stand By” by Roman Holiday peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stop! In The Name Of Love” by The Hollies peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Colour Of Love” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Salt In My Tears” by Martin Briley peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Till You and Your Lover Are Lovers Again” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Waiting For Your Love” by Toto peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “War Games” by Crosby, Stills and Nash peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “When You Were Mine” by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels (Mitch Ryder) peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Ewok Celebration” by Meco peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Come Dancing” by The Kinks peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Heartache Avenue” by The Maisonettes peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “In Your Soul” by Corey Hart peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Changes (Everything)” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rush Hour” by Jane Wiedlin peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Saved By Zero” by The Fixx peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stand Back” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Colour Of Love” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Far From Over” by Blvd peaked at number 26 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Feelings Of Forever” by Tiffany peaked at number 41 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Make It Real” by The Jets peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My Obsession” by Icehouse peaked at number 84 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Paradise” by Sade peaked at number 18 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Similar Features” by Melissa Etheridge peaked at number 93 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Flame” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When We Kiss” by Bardeux peaked at number 34 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “(What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “As The Rhyme Goes On” by Eric B. and Rakim peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Beatin' The Heat” by Jack 'n' Chill peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Come Live With Me” by Heaven 17 peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Do It Again Medley With Billie Jean” by Clubhouse peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Doctor's Orders” by Lisa Carter peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Falling In Love” by Surface peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Feel Like Making Love” by George Benson peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Feel The Love (Oomachasaooma)” by 10cc peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Feel The Need In Me” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Happy” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hey Manhattan” by Prefab Sprout peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hijack” by Bass Invaders peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hold On To What You've Got” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Got You (I Feel Good)/Nowhere To Run” by James Brown/Martha and The Vandellas peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Just Can't Help Believing” by Boys Town Gang peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'll Be There” by Robe peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'll Wait For Your” by Burrell peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'm Too Scared” by Steven Dante peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lock Stock and Barrel” by Star Turn On 45 (Pints) peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Bites” by Def Leppard peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Is The Gun” by Blue Mercedes peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mannish Boy” by Muddy Waters peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Off On Your Own (Girl)” by Al B. Sure! peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Pieces Of Ice” by Diana Ross peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tell Me Love” by Michael Wycoff peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Crown” by Gary Byrd and The G. B. Experience peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Flame” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Shouting Stage” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Trouble In Paradise” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Turn The Music On” by Orlando Johnson peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Watching” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Who's That Girl?” by Eurythmics peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Fat” by "Weird Al" Yankovic peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Age Of Reason” by John Farnham peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Church Of The Poison Mind / Man Shake” by Culture Club peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Communication / Communication (Edited Club)” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Every Breath You Take / Murder By Numbers” by The Police peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lost In You” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Pressure Sway / Pushbike” by The Machinations peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rock The Boat / Loving You” by Forrest peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Wanna Be Up” by The Chantoozies peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Buffalo Soldier” by Bob Marley and The Wailers peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Every Breath You Take” by The Police peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Flashdance...What A Feeling” by Irene Cara peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Got To Be Certain” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Little Red Corvette” by Prince peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mary Jane” by Megadeth peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Piano In The Dark” by Brenda Russell With Joe Esposito peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “This Is Me” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Attack Of The Name Game” by Stacy Lattisaw peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Route 66” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Be Gentle” by B.V.S.M.P. peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Do You Love Me?” by The Contours peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Het Oranjelied” by De Hollanders peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'm Real” by James Brown peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ik wil wel meer van jou” by Colinda peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Keep It Confidential” by Nona Hendryx peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love Come Down” by Barry Biggs peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Touch” by Colin Blunstone peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Uit vrije wil” by Het Goede Doel peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Can Have It (Take My Heart)” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Friendly” by Anita Skorgan and Jahn Teigen peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “South Africa” by Revelation Time featuring Ruud Gullit peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Pop Corn” by M and H. Band peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Bad Boys” by Wham! peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Codo (...düse im Sauseschritt)” by Tauchen Prokopetz peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Will Save The Day” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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