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The 80's Datebook for August 17

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In 1981, AC/DC, Queensryche, Motley Crue and the Black Crowes are among the ands on the bill for the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington in England.

In 1981, On General Hospital, Laura (Genie Francis), Luke (Anthony Geary) and Robert (Tristan Rogers) looked for a way to keep warm. Meanwhile, Mikkos Cassadine showed off the center of his operation including "The Dust Chamber," and the lever that would stop the freezing process.

In 1982, The first commercially produced compact discs, a recording of ABBAʹs “The Visitors,” were pressed at a Philips factory near Hanover, West Germany.

In 1982, “Shango” album by Santana was released

In 1983, “Cuts Like A Knife” album by Bryan Adams was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1983, “Rockit” single by Herbie Hancock was released

In 1984, On Days of our Lives, Bo (Peter Reckell) and Hope (Kristian Alfonso) got away with the prism with help from Alice and Howie.

In 1985, Highwayman featuring Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson was at #1 on the Billboard Country album chart.

In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mr. T., Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, Lee Majors”. Other Articles: Beth Maitland, Ocean Quest

In 1985, R.C., “I Wonder If I Take You Home” by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam With Full Force peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Never Surrender” by Corey Hart peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “State Of My Heart” by Rick Springfield peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Wild And Crazy Love” by Mary Jane Girls peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, Mohammad Ali was elected to “Ring” magazineʹs Boxing Hall of Fame.

In 1987, “Catch Me (iʹm Falling)” single by Pretty Poison was released

In 1987, “Dirty Dancing” starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1988, “Roll With It” album by Steve Winwood was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1989, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Mixed Emotions”/“Fancy Man Blues” (non-album B side) was issued as the first U.S. single from upcoming album.

In 1989, Washington, D.C. radio station WGEO is the setting for the flop series “F.M.” on NBC starring Robert Hays of “Airplane” fame. Though the attempt to clone “WKRP in Cincinnati” only lasts a year, it does have a cast which will go on to bigger and/or better work, including Patricia (“Home Improvement”) Richardson and DeLane (“Daveʹs World”) Matthews. F.M. No static at all.

In 1984, "Sheena" was released by Columbia Pictures; John Guillermin (director); Lorenzo Semple Jr., Leslie Stevens (screenplay); Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, Donovan Scott, Princess Elizabeth, France Zobda, Trevor Thomas, Clifton Jones, John Forgeham, Errol John, Sylvester Williams, Bob Sherman, Nick Brimble, Paul Gee, Dave Cooper, Oliver Litondo, Joseph Olita, Kirsty Lindsay, Kathryn Gant, Michael Shannon, Nancy Paul; Action, Adventure, Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "Tightrope" was released by Warner Bros. / The Malpaso Company; Richard Tuggle (director/screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Geneviève Bujold, Dan Hedaya, Alison Eastwood, Jenny Beck, Marco St. John, Rod Masterson, Jamie Rose, Janet MacLachlan; Suspense, Thriller; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Abadabadango” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Fright Night” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Wonder If I Take You Home” by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam With Full Force peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “In And Out Of Love” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “It's Gettin' Late” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Lay It Down” by Ratt peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Never Surrender” by Corey Hart peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “State Of The Heart” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Wild And Crazy Love” by The Mary Jane Girls peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “All Day” by Idle Eyes peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Search Is Over” by Survivor peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Come Back” by Spear Of Destiny peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Don Quixote” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Down The Wire” by The Quick peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Holiday (Celebrate)” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “In Between Days (Without You)” by The Cure peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “On A Crowded Street” by Barbara Pennington peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “p:Machinery” by Propaganda peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Raspberry Beret” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sexy Girl” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Stand Up” by Howard Johnson peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Unexpected Lovers” by Lime peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “World War Three” by Grandmaster Melle Mel peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Your Fascination” by Gary Numan peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “(Billy) Don't Lose My Number” by Phil Collins peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Axel F” by Harold Faltermeyer peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Baby Come And Get It” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Cry” by Godley And Creme peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “In My House” by The Mary Jane Girls peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Two Can Play” by Australian Crawl peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “For Today” by Netherworld Dancing Toys peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Know Him So Well” by Elaine Paige And Barbara Dickson peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Lover Come Back To Me” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Out In The Fields” by Gary Moore And Phil Lynott peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Raspberry Beret” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Lady Don't Mind” by Talking Heads peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Lost EP” by The Chills peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “My Toot Toot” by Denise LaSalle peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Bandolero” by Vanessa [NL] peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Endicott” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Freeway Of Love” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Raspberry Beret” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Wind en zeilen” by Splitsing peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “My Toot Toot” by Denise LaSalle peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Crazy For You” by Madonna peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Halt mi fest” by Atlantis peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Na guat daunn net” by Joesi Prokopetz peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Süchtig” by Peter Cornelius peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You're A Woman” by Bad Boys Blue peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Canary Bay” by Indochine peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Every Time You Go Away” by Paul Young peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Nightshift” by The Commodores peaked at number 34 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “One More Night” by Phil Collins peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, ✪ “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Crazy For You” by Madonna peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Theme From 'Rocky' (Gonna Fly Now)” by Round One peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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