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In 1981, Because of the strike which canceled 713 games, commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced a split season playoff format. The Phillies, Dodgers, Yankees, and Athletics were thrust into guaranteed playoff berths.
In 1981, Cal Ripken Jr. makes his major league debut as a pinch-runner in Baltimoreʹs first game after the playerʹs strike.
In 1981, Major league play resumed after the two-month playersʹ strike. Pete Rose playing for the Phillies hit a single off Saint Louis pitcher Mark Littell to break the National League all-time hit record of 3,630 held by Stan Musial.
In 1981, On Another World, Lenny (Ed O'Neill) forced Dr. Rick Halloway (Tony Cummings) to treat his injury while Sandy tried to convince Lenny to let Rick see Mac. Lenny asked Cecile (Nancy Frangione) how much it was worth to her to have a doctor see Mac.
In 1981, On General Hospital, Victor (Thaao Penghlis) showed the guests to the main entrance to the Cassidine compound, made of rock which opened to reveal an elevator. The guests were escorted to the fabulous Crystal Room where the reclusive Mikkos Cassidine (John Colicos, who was making his said soap debut) made his entrance. Mikkos informed the group that nobody was allowed to leave the island under any circumstances.
In 1981, “Hard Promises” album by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1982, Frank and Moon Unit Zappa appearred on “Late Night With David Letterman,” intoning a sample of “Valley Girl.”
In 1983, Music industry marketing figures showed that U.S. audiocassette sales had surpassed vinyl record sales.
In 1984, On Santa Barbara, Joe Perkins (Dane Witherspoon) broke into the Capwell estate.
In 1985, Madonnaʹs album, “Like A Virgin”, became the first solo album by a female artist to be certified for sales of five million copies.
In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “Madonna”. Other Articles: Sharon Gless, Good Videos
In 1985, R.C., “Sweet, Sweet Baby (Iʹm Falling)” by Lone Justice peaked at #73 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs album Dare To Be Stupid peaked at #50 on the Billboard album chart
In 1985, Uno Lindstron of Sweden covered the greatest distance, 13.11 m., while juggling a soccer ball.
In 1985, “Itʹs Your Move”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.
In 1985, “Money For Nothing”, by Dire Straits entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1987, Robert Kelker-Kelly debuted on Another World as Sam Fowler, Mitch Blake's (William Gray Espy) brother. In the episode, Mitch and Felicia Gallant (Linda Dano) became passionate and made their way to Mitch's bed, but Felicia quickly realized that someone was in the bed with them.
In 1989, Alex “the Destroyer” Stewart scored his 24th consecutive KO, tieing record.
In 1980, "Why Would I Lie?" was released by United Artists; Larry Peerce (director); Peter Stone (screenplay); Treat Williams, Lisa Eichhorn, Gabriel Macht, Susan Heldfond, Anne Byrne, Valerie Curtin, Jocelyn Brando, Nicolas Coster, Severn Darden, Sonny Davis, Mitzi Hoag, Ilene Kristen, Jan D'Arcy, Jane Burkett, Kay Cummings, Mia Bendixsen, Harriet Gibson, Cynthia Hoppenfeld, Natalie Core, Shirley Slater, Marian Gants; Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1984, "Cloak & Dagger" was released by Universal Pictures; Richard Franklin (director); Tom Holland (screenplay); Henry Thomas, Dabney Coleman, Michael Murphy, Christina Nigra, Jeanette Nolan, John McIntire, Eloy Casados, Tim Rossovich, William Forsythe, Robert DoQui, Shelby Leverington; Spy, Adventure; Live Action
In 1984, "Metropolis (re-release)" was released by Parufamet; Fritz Lang (director); Thea von Harbou (screenplay); Alfred Abel, Brigitte Helm, Gustav Fröhlich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Fritz Rasp, Theodor Loos, Erwin Biswanger, Heinrich George, Heinrich Gotho; Sci-Fi, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Red Dawn" was released by MGM/UA; John Milius (director/screenplay); Kevin Reynolds (screenplay); Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen, Darren Dalton, Jennifer Grey, Brad Savage, Doug Toby, Powers Boothe, Ben Johnson, Harry Dean Stanton, Ron O'Neal, William Smith, Vladek Sheybal, Frank McRae, Roy Jenson, Pepe Serna, Lane Smith, Radames Pera, Lois Kimbrell, Judd Omen; War, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Clean and Sober" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Imagine Entertainment; Glenn Gordon Caron (director); Tod Carroll (screenplay); Michael Keaton, Kathy Baker, Morgan Freeman, M. Emmet Walsh, Luca Bercovici, Tate Donovan, Claudia Christian, Brian Benben, Henry Judd Baker, J. David Krassner, Dakin Matthews, Ben Piazza, Rachel Ryan; Drama; Live Action
In 1985, “I Want My Girl” by Jesse Johnson peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Only For Love” by Limahl peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Stir It Up” by Patti LaBelle peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sweet Sweet Baby (I'm Falling)” by Lone Justice peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Who's Holding Donna Now” by DeBarge peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, ✪ “Like A Surgeon” by "Weird Al" Yankovic peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “In My House” by The Mary Jane Girls peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Not Enough Love In The World” by Don Henley peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “People Get Ready” by Jeff Beck And Rod Stewart peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Seduction” by New Regime peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Voices Carry” by 'Til Tuesday peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “5 Minutes” by Mainframe peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Do You Want Crying?” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Empty Rooms” by Gary Moore peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Golden Years” by Loose Ends peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Loving You” by Feargal Sharkey peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “May The Cube Be With You” by Dolby's Cube peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Through The Fire” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “White Wedding” by Billy Idol peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Call Me” by Go West peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Look Mama” by Howard Jones peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Call Me” by Go West peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Crazy In The Night (Barking At Airplanes)” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Danger” by AC/DC peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Head Over Heels” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Into The Groove” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Now That We Found Love” by Third World peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dare Me” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Genie” by The Brooklyn, Bronx And Queens Band (B.B. And Q. Band) peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Heaven” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Let's Talk” by One Way peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” by Tina Turner peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Around My Dream” by Silver Pozzoli peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You're A Woman” by Bad Boys Blue peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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