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The 80's Datebook for August 19

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In 1980, “The Breaks (12 inch)” single by Kurtis Blow was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1985, Maggie Simpson, Cartoon Character, born.

In 1985, NBCʹs “Today Show” tapes for primetime, and naturally their neighbors at “Late Night with David Letterman” canʹt let this go on without interruption. Thus, Letterman grabs a bullhorn and leans out the window bellowing “My name is (NBC News president) Larry Grossman and Iʹm not wearing any pants!”

In 1987, It was on this day that consumer reporter, David Horowitz, was held at gunpoint — on camera. During a KNBC-TV newscast in Burbank, California, Horowitz was forced to read the assailantʹs rambling note. The news director took the program off the air until police could get the gunman off the set. Horowitz was unharmed.

In 1989, R.C., “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs album “UHF — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” peaked at #146 on the Billboard album chart

In 1983, "Easy Money" was released by Orion Pictures; James Signorelli (director); Dennis Blair, Rodney Dangerfield, Michael Endler, P.J. O'Rourke (screenplay); Rodney Dangerfield, Joe Pesci, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Candice Azzara, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey Jones, Taylor Negron, Tom Noonan, Val Avery, Tom Ewell, Lili Haydn, Kimberly McArthur, Jeffrey Altman, Arch Johnson, Mary Pat Gleason; Comedy; Live action

In 1983, "Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn" was released by Universal Pictures / Arista Films; Charles Band (director); Alan J. Adler (screenplay); Jeffrey Byron, Mike Preston, Tim Thomerson, Kelly Preston, Richard Moll, R. David Smith, Larry Pennel, Marty Zagon, Mickey Fox; Sci-Fi; Live action

In 1983, "Yor, the Hunter from the Future" was released by Diamant Film / RAI-Radio Televisione Italiana; Antonio Margheriti (director/screenplay); Robert Bailey (screenplay); Reb Brown, Corinne Cléry, John Steiner, Carole André, Ayshe Gul, Aytekin Akkaya, Sergio Nicolai; Sci-Fi, Fantasy; Live action

In 1984, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" was released by Showtime Entertainment / American Playhouse / International Television Group / KCET; Jack Hofsiss (director); Tennessee Williams (screenplay); Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Rip Torn, Kim Stanley, David Dukes, Penny Fuller, Macon McCalman, Thomas Hill, Fran Bennett, Ami Foster, Jake Jundef, Neta Lee-Noy; Drama; Live Action

In 1988, "The Big Blue" was released by Columbia Pictures / Weintraub Entertainment Group / Gaumont; Luc Besson (director/screenplay); Robert Garland, Marilyn Goldin, Jacques Mayol, Marc Perrier (screenplay); Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Paul Shenar, Sergio Castellitto, Marc Duret, Griffin Dunne, Andréas Voutsinas, Valentina Vargas, Kimberly Beck, Luc Besson, Patrick Fontana, Alessandra Vazzoler, Geoffroy Carey, Bruce Guerre-Berthelot, Gregory Forstner, Claude Besson; Adventure, Drama, Sports; Live Action

In 1988, "Married to the Mob" was released by Orion Pictures; Jonathan Demme (director); Barry Strugatz, Mark R. Burns (screenplay); Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Modine, Dean Stockwell, Mercedes Ruehl, Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack, Ellen Foley, O-Lan Jones, Oliver Platt, Nancy Travis, Sister Carol, Tracey Walter, Chris Isaak, Obba Babatundé, Charles Napier, Paul Lazar, Frank Ferrera, Gary Howard Klar, Gary Goetzman, Jonathan Demme, Al Lewis, Ellie Cornell; Comedy; Live Action

In 1988, "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master" was released by New Line Cinema; Renny Harlin (director); Brian Helgeland, Ken Wheat, Jim Wheat (screenplay); Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Danny Hassel, Tuesday Knight, Ken Sagoes, Rodney Eastman, Andras Jones, Brooke Theiss, Toy Newkirk, Nicholas Mele, Brooke Bundy, Linnea Quigley; Slasher; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Headed For A Heartbreak” by Winger peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Nature Of Love” by Waterfront peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “On Our Own” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Toy Soldiers” by Martika peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “A Friend Is A Friend” by Pete Townshend peaked at number 54 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Breakthru” by Queen peaked at number 79 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Can't Live With You, Can't Live Without You” by Billy Newton-Davis peaked at number 41 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Happy Birthday” by Concrete Blonde peaked at number 82 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Hey Baby” by Henry Lee Summer peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “How Many Times” by GNP peaked at number 62 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “If You Could See Me Now” by Big Bam Boo peaked at number 84 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be” by Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston peaked at number 43 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Lay Your Hands On Me” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Love Train” by Holly Johnson peaked at number 56 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “On Our Own” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “So Alive” by Love and Rockets peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Waiting Game” by Swing Out Sister peaked at number 45 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Wildfire” by The Nylons peaked at number 53 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Can We Talk” by Donna Allen peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Can't Get Over You” by MAZE peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Do The Right Thing” by Redhead Kingpin and The F.B.I. peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Everyday Now” by Texas peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “French Kiss” by Lil' Louis peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Hourglass” by Clannad peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “King Of The New York Streets” by Dion peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Losing My Mind” by Liza Minnelli peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Michael Mania Medley” by Replay peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Move Your Feet To The Rhythm Of The Beat” by Hithouse peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My Fantasy” by Teddy Riley With Guy peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “On and On” by Aswad peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Self!” by We've Got A Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “So Alive” by Love and Rockets peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine” by David Essex peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Toy Soldiers” by Martika peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Two Wrongs” by David Peaston peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Yebo” by The Art Of Noise featuring Mahlatini peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “You're History” by Shakespear's Sister peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Be With You” by The Bangles peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Can I Get A Witness?” by Sam Brown peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Stand Back” by Roxus peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Telephone Booth” by Ian Moss peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Too Much” by Bros peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Breakthru” by Queen peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Would Do For You” by UB40 peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Ring My Bell” by Collette peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Doctor” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Toy Soldiers” by Martika peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “High Under The Moon” by Tambourine peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Innocent” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “We Are Growing (Shaka Zulu)” by Margaret Singana peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Regn hos mig” by Orup peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “A Cry In The Night” by Lory "Bonnie" Bianco peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Express Yourself” by Madonna peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Idealgewicht” by Wolfgang Ambros peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “It's Alright” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Love Is Free” by Bilgeri peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Sole, Sun, Soleil” by Etta Scollo peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “When The Night Comes” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Why Don't You Listen To My Music” by Espresso peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Go Go Garbatsjov” by Bozz peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Summer Megamix” by Boney M. peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Atomic City” by Holly Johnson peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) featuring Caron Wheeler” by Soul II Soul peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Raising Heaven (In Hell Tonight)” by Patrick Swayze peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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