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In 1980, President Carter was nominated for a second term by the Democratic National Convention in New York and picked Vice President Mondale as his running mate. They lost in November to Ronald Reagan and George Bush.

In 1981, Echo and the Bunnymenʹs 32-minute-long film “Shine So Hard” was premiered.

In 1981, On Another World, Sandy (Chris Rich) nearly revealed his father-son relationship with Mac to Jamie. Lenny (Ed O'Neill) and Hannah accompanied Sandy and Jamie (Richard Bekins) at gunpoint out of the cabin.

In 1981, The Rolling Stones released their single “Start Me Up” off the “Tatoo You” LP.

In 1981, “Juice” album by Juice Newton was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1981, In a ceremony at his California ranch, President Ronald Reagan signed a historic package of tax and budget reductions.

In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “Deidre Hall and Wayne Northrop of Days of Our Lives”. Other Articles: Fantasy, Forbidden Hollywood

In 1983, R.C., “Fake Friends” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Give It Up” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Radio Free Europe” by R.E.M. peaked at #78 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Rock Of Ages” by Def Leppard peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Saved By Zero” by The Fixx peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Shiny Shiny” by Haysi Fantayzee peaked at #74 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, A Martinez debuted as Cruz Castillo on Santa Barbara.

In 1984, On Days of our Lives, Alice (Frances Reid) surprised Bo (Peter Reckell) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso) when she popped up on the backseat of their car in New Orleans.

In 1985, “Brothers In Arms” album by Dire Straits was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1985, “West 57th” makes its debut on CBS. The hip, happenin' MTV-paced newsmagazine with youngsters Meredith Vieira, Bob Sirott, Jane Wallace, and John Ferrugia is intended (at least by the showʹs producer, and future NBC News chief, Andrew Lack) to eventually replace “60 Minutes.” Itʹs canceled in 1989.

In 1986, United States Football League standout, Herschel Walker, signed to play with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Walkerʹs contract was for an estimated $5 million for five years. He had been playing for the New Jersey Generals, before the USFL went out of business.

In 1986, The Senate approved President Reaganʹs request for $100 million in aid to the Nicaraguan contras. He later took the Contra Rap.

In 1987, Jennifer rebels against her parents at her hopelessly lame thirteenth birthday party by becoming a Valley Girl on “Family Ties.” Bogus.

In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “Alf”. Other Articles: Star Trek the Next Generation, David Brinkley

In 1988, R.C., “Better Be Home Soon” by Crowded House peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “I Feel Free” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at #88 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Just Got Paid” by Johnny Kemp peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Knocked Out” by Paula Abdul peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Make Me Lose Control” by Eric Carmen peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Sign Your Name” by Terence Trent DʹArby peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Donʹt Worry, Be Happy”, by Bobby McFerrin entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1982, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" was released by Universal Pictures; Amy Heckerling (director); Cameron Crowe (screenplay); Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates, Brian Backer, Richard Romanus, Ray Walston, Scott Thomson, Vincent Schiavelli, Amanda Wyss, D.W. Brown, Forest Whitaker, Kelli Maroney, Tom Nolan, Blair Ashleigh, Eric Stoltz, James Russo, Nicolas Cage, Martin Brest, Stu Nahan, Taylor Negron, Pamela Springsteen, Lana Clarkson, Anthony Edwards, Nancy Wilson, Stuart Cornfeld; Coming-of-Age, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1982, "Friday the 13th Part III" was released by Paramount Pictures / Jason Inc.; Steve Miner (director); Martin Kitrosser, Carol Watson (screenplay); Dana Kimmell, Paul Kratka, Tracie Savage, Jeffrey Rogers, Catherine Parks, Larry Zerner, Richard Brooker, Steve Susskind, David Katims, Rachel Howard, Nick Savage, Gloria Charles, Kevin O'Brien, Cheri Maugans, Perla Walter, David Wiley; Slasher; Live Action

In 1982, "An Officer and a Gentleman" was released by Paramount Pictures / Lorimar Productions; Taylor Hackford (director); Douglas Day Stewart (screenplay); Richard Gere, Debra Winger, David Keith, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Loggia, Lisa Blount, Lisa Eilbacher, Tony Plana, Harold Sylvester, David Caruso, Victor French, Grace Zabriskie, Tommy Petersen, Elizabeth Rogers, John Laughlin, Ed Begley Jr.; Romance, Drama; Live Action

In 1982, "Tempest" was released by Columbia Pictures; Paul Mazursky (director/screenplay); Leon Capetanos (screenplay); John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Susan Sarandon, Vittorio Gassman, Raúl Juliá, Molly Ringwald, Sam Robards, Paul Stewart, Jackie Gayle, Anthony Holland, Jerry Hardin, Paul Mazursky, Cookie Mueller, Lucianne Buchanan; Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance; Live Action

In 1984, "Nemo" was released by The Cannon Group, Inc. / Goldcrest Films; Arnaud Sélignac(director/screenplay); Jean-Pierre Esquenazi, Telsche Boorman (screenplay); Seth Kibel, Jason Connery, Mathilda May, Harvey Keitel, Nipsey Russell, Carole Bouquet, Michel Blanc, Katrine Boorman, Dominique Pinon, Charley Boorman

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Better Be Home Soon” by Crowded House peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Fake Friends” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Feel Free” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “It's Inevitable” by Charlie peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Just Got Paid” by Johnny Kemp peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Knocked Out” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Make Me Lose Control” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Midnight Blue” by Louise Tucker peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Radio Free Europe” by R.E.M. peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Rock Of Ages” by Def Leppard peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Saved By Zero” by The Fixx peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sign Your Name” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Spring Love (Come Back To Me)” by Stevie B. peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “West Coast Summer Nights” by Tony Carey peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Who's Behind The Door?” by Zebra peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪✪ “Shiny Shiny” by Haysi Fantayzee peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “Baby Jane” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Rag Doll” by Aerosmith peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Roll With It” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Something To Live For” by Barney Bentall and The Legendary Hearts peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The French Song” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That” by Elton John peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Walk, Don't Run” by Malcolm Burn peaked at number 87 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “Big Log” by Robert Plant peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Chocolate Girl” by Deacon Blue peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Crazy” by The Manhattans peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Daydream Believer” by Local Hero peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Freak” by Bruce Foxton peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Give It Up” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band featuring K.C. peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Happy Ever After” by Julia Fordham peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hustle! (To The Music...)” by Funky Worm peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Say Nothing” by Voice Of The Beehive peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Jibaro” by Electra peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Like Dreamers Do” by Mica Paris featuring Courtney Pine peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Makes A Woman” by Joyce Sims peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Lovely Day” by Central Line peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mad About You” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Paradise” by The Stranglers peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “People Like You” by Melody peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Pump Up London” by Mr. Lee peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Put Our Heads Together” by The O'Jays peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Return To Yesterday” by Lilac Time peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Rock My World” by Five Star peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Stay On Top” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Super Fly Guy” by S'Express peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “That Girl Wants To Dance With Me” by Gregory Hines peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Colour Of Love” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Face Of Dorian Gray” by Robert Marlow peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Turn The Music Up!” by Chris Paul peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “We're Gonna Groove Tonight” by The Biz peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “What Love Can Be” by Kingdom Come peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “You Came” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪✪ “Charlton Heston” by Stump peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪✪ “The Man With The 4-Way Hips” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Back On The Breadline” by Hunters and Collectors peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Bad Boys” by Wham! peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Buffalo Soldier” by Bob Marley and The Wailers peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Go” by Hothouse Flowers peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hey What Now!” by The Cockroaches peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “It's A Mistake” by Men At Work peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Man With A Gun” by Jerry Harrison peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Motor's Too Fast” by James Reyne peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “My Boyfriend's Back” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Waitin' For The Heartache” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “When It's Love” by Van Halen peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “A Love Supreme” by Will Downing peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Fraction Too Much Friction” by Tim Finn peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That” by Elton John peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Want You Back” by Bananarama peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Just Play Music” by Big Audio Dynamite peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Changes (Everything)” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Pale Sun” by Pop Mechanix peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Perfect” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Simply Irresistible” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Temptation” by Heaven 17 peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “True Love Ways” by Cliff Richard With The London Philharmonic Orchestra peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Underneath The Radar” by Underworld peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪✪ “Our House” by Madness peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Aanvallen!” by Holland (1988) peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Breakfast In Bed” by UB40 With Chrissie Hynde peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Cruel Summer” by Bananarama peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Dancing Tight” by Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Do You Like Me” by Spargo peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I.O.U.” by Freeez peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Koos werkeloos” by Klein Orkest peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Let's Have A Party” by Walter Nita and The Company peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Libertà!” by Al Bano and Romina Power peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Maniac” by Michael Sembello peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Oh What A Night (December, 1963) (Ben Liebrand Re-Mix 1988)” by The Four Seasons featuring Frankie Valli peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Samantha” by Diesel [NL] peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Threw It Away” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Tougher Than The Rest” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Treat Me Gently In The Morning” by Albert West peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Vrij en bij jou zijn” by Benny Neyman peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” by Agnetha Fältskog peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Dis-moi les silences” by Marie Myriam peaked at number 43 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone” by Glenn Medeiros peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Wild World” by Maxi Priest peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “Comment ça va [deutsche Version]” by The Shorts peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Cross My Heart” by Eighth Wonder peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Die Wüste lebt (Alarmsignal...)” by Peter Schilling peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Europe (I Need You)” by Steve Thomson peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That” by Elton John peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Moonlight Shadow” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪✪ “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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