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In 1980, John Lennon began recording what would be his last album, “Double Fantasy” with his wife Yoko Ono.

In 1981, COVER OF ROLLING STONE BILL MURRAY

In 1981, “The Waltons”, TV General Drama; last aired on CBS after nine years. Goodbye John Boy.

In 1983, R.C., “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” by Human League peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Hot Girls In Love” by Loverboy peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Itʹs A Mistake” by Men At Work peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Rock ʹNʹ Roll Is King” by ELO peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Stand Back” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Weird Al” Yankovic recorded the “This Is The Life” single.

In 1985, Hanspeter Beck of South Australia, finishes a 3,875 mile, 51 day trip from Western Australia to Melbourne on a unicycle. Some people just have way too much time on their hands.

In 1985, The machine that revolutionized the worldʹs offices, the original Xerox 914 copier, was formally presented to the Smithsonian Institutionʹs Museum of American History. The invention of Chester Carlson, it was introduced to the public on September 16, 1959.

In 1986, On Another World, Brittany (Sharon Gabet) tried to avoid Peter's sexual advances by pulling a gun on him.

In 1986, “Fore!” album by Huey Lewis and The News was released

In 1988, R.C., “1-2-3” by Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Rag Doll” by Aerosmith peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Summergirls” by Dino peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Donʹt Be Cruel”, by Bobby Brown entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1988, “Donʹt Be Cruel”, by Cheap Trick entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1989, Saved by the Bell, which launched the careers of Mario Lopez, Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Elizabeth Berkeley, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Lark Voorhies, debuted on NBC's Saturday morning lineup.

In 1989, “Duet”, TV Comedy; last aired on Fox.

In 1989, “Saved By The Bell”, the TV comedy, debut on NBC; itʹs like the Archie Comics only more vapid.

In 1982, "The Beastmaster" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co.; Don Coscarelli (director/screenplay); Paul Pepperman (screenplay); Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos, Josh Milrad, Rod Loomis, Vanna Bonta, Ben Hammer, Ralph Strait, Tony Epper, Paul Reynolds, Billy Jacoby, Donald Battee; Sword and Sorcery; Live Action

In 1982, "Class of 1984" was released by United Film Distribution Company / Guerrilla High Productions; Mark L. Lester (director/screenplay); Tom Holland, John Saxton (screenplay); Perry King, Merrie Lynn Ross, Timothy Van Patten, Lisa Langlois, Stefan Arngrim, Michael Fox, Roddy McDowall, Keith Knight, Neil Clifford, Al Waxman, Linda Sorenson, Teenage Head, Erin Flannery, David Gardner; Action, Thriller, Crime; Live Action

In 1989, "Tailspin: Behind the Korean Airliner Tragedy" was released by HBO Showcase / Granada Television; David Darlow (director); Brian Phelan (screenplay); Michael Murphy, Michael Moriarty, Chris Sarandon, Harris Yulin, Otto Jarman, Bradley Lavelle, Ed O'Ross, Gavan O'Herlihy, Jay Patterson, Shane Rimmer, Colin Stinton, Rolf Saxon, Angus MacInnes, Vincent Marzello, Brian Greene, Robert Jezek, Garrick Hagon, Michael Shannon, Tomasz Borkowy, Stéphane Cornicard, Togo Igawa, Soon Tek-Oh; Thriller; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” by The Human League peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “1-2-3” by Gloria Estefan And The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Hot Girls In Love” by Loverboy peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Inside Outside” by The Cover Girls peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “It's A Mistake” by Men At Work peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mary, Mary” by Run-D.M.C. peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Maybe This Day” by Kissing The Pink (K.T.P.) peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Rag Doll” by Aerosmith peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Rock And Roll Is King” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sayin' Sorry (Don't Make It Right)” by Denise Lopez peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Scarlet Fever” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sendin' All My Love” by The Jets peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Skin Deep” by Cher peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Stand Back” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Summergirls” by Dino peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Take Me To Heart” by Quarterflash peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Tip Of My Tongue” by The Tubes peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, ✪ “Parents Just Don't Understand” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪ “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “All Time High” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “China Girl” by David Bowie peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Far From Over” by Blvd peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Girls Night Out” by Toronto peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hands To Heaven” by Breathe peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That” by Elton John peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “It's A Mistake” by Men At Work peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Lookin' Out For #1” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, ✪ “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker peaked at number 37 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Ain't Good Lovin'” by Diamond In The Rough peaked at number 48 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Should Be So Lucky” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 61 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “If You Go This Time” by Platinum Blonde peaked at number 71 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Let It Begin Tonight” by Liberty Silver peaked at number 45 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Changes (Everything)” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 16 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Is A Bridge” by Little River Band peaked at number 47 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Make Me Lose Control” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mr. Wrong's (Alright By Me)” by Louisa Florio peaked at number 80 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “My Secret Place” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 41 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “People Have The Power” by Patti Smith peaked at number 40 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard peaked at number 22 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Rush Hour” by Jane Wiedlin peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Tomorrow People” by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers peaked at number 32 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Right Now” by The Creatures peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Blind” by Talking Heads peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Busy Doing Nothing” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Catch My Fall” by Billy Idol peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Changing For You” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Club Tropicana” by Wham! peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Cold Blooded” by Rick James peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Destroy The Heart” by House Of Love peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Do You Know What The Night Can Do” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Dr. Jam” by Men At Play peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “European Rain” by The Big Dish peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Everybody” by Phoenix peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Everything Counts” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Find My Love” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Fool For You” by Julie Roberts peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Give It Some Emotion” by Tracie peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Gold” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Guilty Of Love” by Whitesnake peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Need You” by B.V.S.M.P. peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Impi” by Juluka peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Indian Summer” by The Belle Stars peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Jealous Lover” by Light Of The World peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Kingdom Chairs” by The Soup Dragons peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Long Hot Summer (It Don't Matter What I Do) / Paris Match” by The Style Council peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Love Blonde” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Martha's Harbour” by All About Eve peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Mean Streak” by Y And T peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Native Boy” by Animal Nightlife peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Out In The Night” by Serge Ponsar peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Popcorn Love” by New Edition peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Rockit” by Herbie Hancock peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Still Waiting” by Dorothy peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Evil That Men Do” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The First Picture Of You” by The Lotus Eaters peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “This Feeling” by Sam Brown peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Try Your Lovin'” by Cashmere peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Wait Until Tonight (My Love)” by Galaxy Featuring Phil Fearon peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “When It's Love” by Van Halen peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Working In A Goldmine” by Aztec Camera peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” by Agnetha Fältskog peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “You're The One” by Katie Kissoon peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Australiana” by Austen Tayshus peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Black And White / Long Tooth / Any Day But Sunday” by INXS peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Candy Girl” by New Edition peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Come Dancing” by The Kinks peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hey Little Boy” by Divinyls peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Owe You Nothing” by Bros peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Intimacy” by The Machinations peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Midnight Blue” by Louise Tucker peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Nobody's Diary” by Yazoo peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Show Me Some Discipline” by Sunnyboys peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Perfect Day” by Fischer-Z peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “(I Love It When You) Call Me Names” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” by The Human League peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Age Of Reason” by John Farnham peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “All Fired Up” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Better Be Home Soon” by Crowded House peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Call Me” by The Fan Club peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Give A Little Love” by Aswad peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Glam Slam” by Prince peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Music Of The Night” by Michael Crawford And Sarah Brightman peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “We Are Detective” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Wild World” by Maxi Priest peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Another Part Of Me” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Djobi djoba” by Gipsy Kings peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Dragon's Legend” by Koto peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Eenmaal kom jij terug” by Koos Alberts peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Funk It Up” by Monica Chen peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Glad To Know You” by Kitty Grant peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “La vie en Rose” by Grace Jones peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Looking At Midnight” by Imagination peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Love Blonde” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mannen (steeds weer de verkeerde)” by Renée de Haan peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Never Tear Us Apart” by INXS peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Ramon” by Fay Lovsky peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Sla je arm om me heen” by Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Im nin' alu” by Ofra Haza peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Trop de bla bla” by Princess Erika peaked at number 39 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “Baby Jane” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Super Fly Guy” by S'Express peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Superstitious” by Europe peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Evil That Men Do” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Maybe (We Should Call It A Day)” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Super Fly Guy” by S'Express peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Tougher Than The Rest” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Vamos a la playa” by Righeira peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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