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In 1981, Marine Corps Major Oliver North was assigned to the National Secrity Council.

In 1981, On General Hospital, Heather (Robin Mattson) told Joe (Doug Sheehan) he wasn't a man at all, just a puppet, with Captain Ramsey pulling all the strings. Meanwhile, Robert (Tristan Rogers) tried to get the formula from Victor's (Thaao Penghlis) wallet from under his pillow but was stopped every time from a restless Victor. Hearing a noise, Robert rushed out just as Tiffany and Victor woke up. Victor saw Max wandering the deck and immediately suspected he tried to steal his formula.

In 1981, U.S. air traffic controllers went on an illegal strike, despite a warning from President Reagan that they would be fired. They went on strike anyway, causing suspension of half the nationʹs nearly 15,000 daily flights. President Reagan ordered the 13,000 striking controllers to return to work within 48 hours or risk being fired. Two days later, they were still on strike, so Reagan dismissed all those who defied his order. Carnac the Magnificent answer: Striking Air Traffic Controllers. Question: What do the airline commuters feel like doing?

In 1982, At the playersʹ request, the Angels retire their first number in franchise history, honoring Gene Autry with the #26 to commemorate the teamʹs first owner as the 26th man on the clubʹs roster. The 'Singing Cowboy,' well-known for his roles in Hollywood westerns, acquired the American League expansion club in 1960, owning it for 38 years until he died in 1998.

In 1982, Wild Man Fischer “quits” show business.

In 1983, Actress Carolyn Jones died at age 53. Best known for playing Morticia in The Addams Family, Jones starred as Myrna Clegg on the CBS daytime soap Capitol in its original 1982 cast, playing the role into 1983 despite having been diagnosed with colon cancer in 1981. She had aggressive treatment for the cancer, but it returned during her time on Capitol and she was told it was terminal. Jones told her sister that she wanted her epitaph to say, "She gave joy to the world."

In 1983, John Sain of South Bend, Indiana, builds 3.91 m house of cards.

In 1983, On Another World, a double wedding of Mac Cory and Rachel Davis and Sandy Cory and Blaine Ewing (concluded on August 4). Stephen Yates debuted as Jamie Frame at the end of this episode.

In 1983, “Tales Of The Gold Monkey”, TV Adventure; last aired on ABC.

In 1985, Mail service returned to Paradise Lake, Florida — a nudist colony. Residents promised that theyʹd wear clothes or stay the heck out of sight when the mailperson came to deliver.

In 1985, R.C., from the movie “Desparately Seeking Susan”, Madonnaʹs “Into The Groove” peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart, but in the U.S., it was only on the B-side of the 12 inch “Angel” and never made the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1985, R.C., “Get It On” by Power Station peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” by Sting peaked at number three on the pop singles chart, despite failing to enter the United Kingdom Top 20.

In 1985, R.C., “Love Resurrection” by Alison Moyet peaked at #82 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “People Are People” by Depeche Mode peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Shout” by Tears For Fears peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1987, “Animal Magnetism” album by Scorpions was released

In 1987, “Hysteria” album by Def Leppard was released

In 1987, “Out Of The Blue” album by Debbie Gibson was released

In 1988, On Days of our Lives, Roman (Drake Hogestyn) wondered if Kim's (Patsy Pease) post-hypnotic suggestion may be keeping from remembering Orion. Michael Bays debuted as Julio Ramirez in this episode.

In 1989, “Iʹm Sam Donaldson and Iʹm Diane Sawyer and this is PRIME TIME LIVE!” and for some reason theyʹre doing a newsmagazine with a live studio audience and taking their cameras live all over the world, where very little is hapenening. But at least theyʹre LIVE!

In 1984, "Grandview, U.S.A." was released by Warner Bros. / CBS Theatrical Films; Randal Kleiser (director); Ken Hixon (screenplay); Jamie Lee Curtis, Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Carole Cook, John Philbin, Ramon Bieri, Elizabeth Gorcey, M. Emmet Walsh, Kathryn Joosten, Troy Donahue, William Windom, Michael Winslow, John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Larry Brandenburg, Steve Dahl, Fern Persons, Camilla Hawke, Melissa Domke, Bruno Alexander, Fred Lerner, Tim Gamble, Milford Watson; Comedy; Live Action

In 1984, "Joy of Sex" was released by Paramount Pictures; Martha Coolidge (director); Kathleen Rowell, J.J. Salter (screenplay); Cameron Dye, Michelle Meyrink, Colleen Camp, Ernie Hudson, Lisa Langlois, Darren Dalton, Christopher Lloyd; Comedy; Live Action

In 1984, "The Philadelphia Experiment" was released by New World Pictures / Cinema Group; Stewart Raffill (director); Wallace C. Bennett (screenplay); Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, Eric Christmas, Bobby Di Cicco, Louise Latham, Stephen Tobolowsky, Ralph Manza, Kene Holliday, Joe Dorsey, Michael Currie, Gary Brockette, Glenn Morshower, Vaughn Armstrong, Debra Troyer, Miles McNamara, James Edgcomb; Sci-Fi; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by The Power Station peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” by Sting peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Love Resurrection” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “People Are People” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Shout” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Come Day O'Night Eh” by Bam Boo peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Every Time You Go Away” by Paul Young peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Fresh” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” by Sting peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Just As I Am” by Air Supply peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “No Mercy” by The Stranglers peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Possession Obsession” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Take No Prisoners” by Peabo Bryson peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “Living On Video” by Trans-X peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Better Than Them” by New Model Army peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Complain Neighbour” by Tippa Irie peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Dare Me” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Drumming Man” by Topper Headon peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Spy (For The FBI)” by The Untouchables peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Into The Groove” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Let Me Be The One” by Five Star peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Live Is Life” by Opus peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Long Time” by Arrow peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Secret” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Seven Horses” by Icicle Works peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “She Sells Sanctuary” by The Cult peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Shey Shey Kule” by Eugene Wilde peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “This Kind Of Love” by Phil Fearon And Galaxy peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Too Many Games” by MAZE Featuring Frankie Beverly peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” by Tina Turner peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by The Power Station peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “It's It's... The Sweet Mix” by The Sweet peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Lead The Way” by I'm Talking peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Man Overboard” by Do-Re-Mi peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Voices Carry” by 'Til Tuesday peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “And Here Is Music For The Fireside” by The Bats peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by The Power Station peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Every Time You Go Away” by Paul Young peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Blackstar” by Georgie Davis peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Dom diedelie dom” by Dick van Altena peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” by Sting peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Japanese Lovesong” by Ten Sharp peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Life In One Day” by Howard Jones peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Santa Lucia By Night” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “This Is Our Time” by Band Of Gold peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “True Life Confessions” by The Korgis peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Waarom fluister ik je naam nog” by Benny Neyman peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You'll Never Walk Alone” by The Crowd peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Axel F” by Harold Faltermeyer peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Give Me Your Love” by Frank Duval peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I'm On Fire” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Little Bit Of Heaven” by Pia Zadora peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Zorro... je chante parce que je t'aime” by Douchka peaked at number 49 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “From All Of Us” by Stavanger For Africa peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Act Of War” by Elton John And Millie Jackson peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” by Tina Turner peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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