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In 1980, The group The Plasmatics, headed by Wendy O. Williams, was banned by the London Council, whose members objected to the bandʹs violent show, which included blowing up an automobile onstage.
In 1981, MTV Music Television broadcast its first live concert in stereo sound; REO Speedwagon was the act playing in Denver, Colorado.
In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Carroll OʹConnor”. Other Articles: Susan Richardson (Eight is Enough, oddly, this issue dated the eighth day of the eighth month), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
In 1981, R.C., “Boy From New York City” by Manhattan Transfer peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Medley II” by Stars On 45 peaked at #67 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, The Pretenders begin their second U.S. tour. Itʹs an eleven week stint that begins in Fort Pierce, Florida. The tour is in support of their new album, “Pretenders II.”
In 1981, The worlds largest kite measuring just under 6,000 square feet is flown publicly for the first time. The kiting record remains intact until it is broken by the overdrafts of certain members of Congress in 1992.
In 1981, “Hold On Tight”, by E.L.O. entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1984, On Guiding Light, Darcy Dekker (Robin Johnson) held Beth Raines (Judi Evans) and Alexandra Spaulding (Beverlee McKinsey) hostage.
In 1984, On Santa Barbara, C.C. held a cocktail party where he mistakenly called Mason (Lane Davies) "Channing" during a toast. Meanwhile, Jade Perkins (Melissa Reeves, then Melissa Brennan) lashed out when she was called the little sister of "Killer Perkins".
In 1985, Michael T. Weiss debuted as Mike Horton in Days of our Lives.
In 1985, The movie “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” opened in movie theaters in Australia.
In 1985, “Chartbusters” album by Ray Parker Jr. was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1985, “The Power Station” album by The Power Station was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1986, Rob Reinerʹs “Stand By Me” starring River Phoenix and Kiefer Sutherland opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1986, “Canʹt Hold Back” album by Eddie Money was released
In 1986, “Knight Rider”, TV Adventure; last aired on NBC.
In 1987, Less than three months after they went to number one on Billboardʹs Hot 100 chart for the first time with “With or Without You,” U2 returned to the top of the chart with “I Still Havenʹt Found What Iʹm Looking For,” the second single from their “The Joshua Tree” album.
In 1987, R.C., “Heart And Soul” by TʹPau peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “I Still Havenʹt Found What Iʹm Looking For” by U2 peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Janeʹs Getting Serious” by Jon Astley peaked at #77 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Montego Bay” by Amazulu peaked at #90 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Why Canʹt I Be You?” by The Cure peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mutual of Omahaʹs Wild Kingdom” mates with “Jeopardy!” and the child is ABCʹs “Animal Crack-Ups.” Alan Thicke hosts the comedy based quiz show with a panel of celebs trying to determine such high caliber questions as “What Would Jellyfish Do?” The show makes its debut in primetime, but shifts to the Saturday morning schedule after a month.
In 1988, It was 8:08:08 twice on 8-8-88
In 1988, Temperature hits high of 88 on 8/8/88 in New York City.
In 1988, The first night game scheduled in the 74-year history of Chicagoʹs Wrigley Fieldʹs was postponed with the Cubs leading the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 after heavy rains started in the bottom of the fourth inning. Philadelphiaʹs Phil Bradley led off the game with a home run, but all numbers were wiped out when the rain came.
In 1989, “In The Air Tonight” remake single from eight years ago by Phil Collins was released
In 1980, "The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu" was released by Orion Pictures / Braun Entertainment Group / Playboy Productions; Piers Haggard (director); Rudy Dochtermann, Jim Moloney, Peter Sellers (screenplay); Peter Sellers, Helen Mirren, David Tomlinson, Sid Caesar, Simon Williams, Steve Franken, Stratford Johns, John Le Mesurier, John Sharp, Clive Dunn, Clément Harari, Burt Kwouk, Kwan-Young Lee, John Tan, Philip Tan, Serge Julien, Johns Rajohnson, Katia Tchenko; Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "Xanadu" was released by Universal Pictures; Robert Greenwald (director); Richard Christian Danus, Marc Reid Rubel (screenplay); Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, Matt Lattanzi, James Sloyan, Dimitra Arliss, Katie Hanley, Fred McCarren, Ren Woods, Melvin Jones, Ira Newborn, Jo Ann Harris, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Coral Browne, Darcel Wynne, Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones, Miranda Garrison, Sandahl Bergman, Lynne Latham, John "Fee" Waybill, Prairie Prince, Bill Spooner, Vince Welnick, Deborah Jennsen, Alexander Cole, Melinda Phelps, Cherise Bate, Juliette Marshall, Marilyn Tokuda, Yvette Van Voorhees, Teri Beckerman, Rick Anderson, Michael Cotten, Roger Steen, Re Styles; Musical, Fantasy; Live action
In 1981, "Galaxy Express" was released by New World Pictures; Roger Corman (director); Paul Grogan (screenplay); B.J. Ward, Fay McKay, Corey Burton; Action, Adventure; Anime
In 1986, "A Fine Mess" was released by Columbia Pictures; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Ted Danson, Howie Mandel, Richard Mulligan, Stuart Margolin, María Conchita Alonso, Jennifer Edwards, Paul Sorvino, Rick Ducommun, Keye Luke, Dennis Franz, Larry Storch, Ed Herlihy, Walter Charles, Tawny Moyer, Emma Walton, Carrie Leigh, Sharan Lea; Comedy; Live Action
In 1986, "One Crazy Summer" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / A&M Films; Savage Steve Holland (director/screenplay); John Cusack, Demi Moore, Bobcat Goldthwait, Curtis Armstrong, Joel Murray, William Hickey, Joe Flaherty, Mark Metcalf, John Matuszak, Kimberly Foster, Matt Mulhern, Rich Little, Tom Villard, Jeremy Piven, Rich Hall, Taylor Negron, Billie Bird, Bruce Wagner; Romantic Comedy; Live Action
In 1986, "She's Gotta Have It" was released by Island Pictures / 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks; Spike Lee (director/screenplay); Tracy Camilla Johns, Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, Spike Lee, Raye Dowell, Joie Lee, S. Epatha Merkerson, Bill Lee, Monty Ross, Erik Dellums, Reginald Hudlin, Ernest Dickerson, Fab Five Freddy, Dennis Karika, Tiziano Cortini, Eric Payne, Marcus Turner, Gerard Brown, Eric Wilkins, Scott Sillers, Geoffrey Garfield; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "The Transformers: The Movie" was released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group / Hasbro / Sunbow Productions / Toei Animation; Nelson Shin (director); Ron Friedman (screenplay); Peter Cullen, Judd Nelson, Robert Stack, Leonard Nimoy, Lionel Stander, Eric Idle, John Moschitta Jr., Frank Welker, Dan Gilvezan, Chris Latta, Casey Kasem, Scatman Crothers, Michael Bell, Corey Burton, Orson Welles, Neil Ross, Susan Blu, Buster Jones, Paul Eiding, Gregg Berger, Roger C. Carmel, Stanley Jones, Arthur Burghardt, Don Messick, Jack Angel, Ed Gilbert, Clive Revill, Hal Rayle, David Mendenhall, Norman Alden, Victor Caroli; Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure; Animation
In 1981, “Don't Want To Wait Anymore” by The Tubes peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heart And Soul” by T'Pau peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hearts On Fire” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hearts” by Marty Balin peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hold Tight” by Change peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For” by U2 peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jane's Getting Serious” by Jon Astley peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Jole Blon” by Gary U.S. Bonds peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just Like Paradise” by Larry John McNally peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Montego Bay” by Amazulu peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Nightwalker” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Stranger” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Boy From New York City” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Why Can't I Be You?” by The Cure peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You're Mine Tonight” by Pure Prairie League peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “A Life Of Illusion” by Joe Walsh peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Alone” by Heart peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Good Times” by Jimmy Barnes And INXS peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Jessie's Girl” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Look Who's Crying Now” by David Gibson peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “One For The Mockingbird” by Cutting Crew peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Queen Of Hearts” by Juice Newton peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Pleasure Principle” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Time” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Alone” by Heart peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Good Times” by Jimmy Barnes And INXS peaked at number 74 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Look Who's Crying Now” by David Gibson peaked at number 82 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “One For The Mockingbird” by Cutting Crew peaked at number 47 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Pleasure Principle” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 35 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Backfired” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Chenko” by Red Box peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Edge Of A Broken Heart” by Briar peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Electrica Salsa (Baba Baba)” by Off peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “For Your Eyes Only” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Happy Birthday” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “If I Love You” by Pete Wylie peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Julie Ocean” by The Undertones peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Labour Of Love” by Hue And Cry peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love Is A House” by Force M.D.'s peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love's Made A Fool Of You” by Matchbox peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Maybe Someday” by Simply Red peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “New Life” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shattered Glass” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Show Me” by Dexy's Midnight Runners peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Stormtrooper In Drag” by Paul Gardiner And Gary Numan peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Boyz Make Big Noize” by Slade peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Walk Right Now” by The Jacksons peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Was That You” by Spear Of Destiny peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “We're Almost There” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wot's It To Ya” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Capstick Comes Home / Flat Shep (No. Two)” by Tony Capstick peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Crazy” by Icehouse peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Get Ready” by Carol Hitchcock peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love You Like I Never Loved Before / She's Not For You” by John O'Banion peaked at number 51 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Reputation / Let The Boy Go” by Wendy And The Rocketts peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “She's A Mod / Yo-Yo” by Ray Columbus And The Invaders peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dreamy Island (I Will Return)” by Mike Korb And The Highland Pipes peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “First We Take Manhattan” by Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For” by U2 peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Want To Hear It From You” by Go West peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Running In The Family” by Level 42 peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Stand And Deliver” by Adam And The Ants peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sukiyaki (Ueo Muite Arukou)” by A Taste Of Honey peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “This Little Girl” by Gary U.S. Bonds peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Totally Wired” by The Fall peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “Star Trekkin'” by The Firm (U.K.) peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis” by Kirsty MacColl peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)” by Ray Parker Jr. And Raydio peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Misfit” by Curiosity Killed The Cat peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Second Chance” by Frizzle Sizzle peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Seven Wonders” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Tick-A-Thumps My Heart” by Babe peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Wij zijn de Lachkabouters” by Sandy [NL] peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Één kopje koffie” by V.O.F. De Kunst peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “If I Was Your Girlfriend” by Prince peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shattered Dreams” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Rhythm Divine” by Yello Featuring Shirley Bassey peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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