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In 1981, Foreigner topped the U.S. album chart with their fourth album, entitled “4.” One of these years, youʹll see “Weird Al” Yankovic top the album chart with “27”!

In 1984, On Days of Our Lives, Bo and Hope made love for the first time in New Orleans.

In 1984, The last Volkswagen Rabbit rolled off the assembly line in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, on this day. Over 11 million of the economical cars had been produced.

In 1985, Before ABC had a hit with thirtysomething, CBSʹs Hometown tried to mine the territory: seven close friends trying to be cool while aging gracefully. The show didnʹt click with viewers and was run out of town after two months.

In 1985, On One Life to Live, Tina found a letter proving that her mother (and Vikiʹs best friend Irene), and Victor had been married, and that she was Vikiʹs half sister.

In 1986, On Days of our Lives, Marlena (Deidre Hall) and "Roman" (later to be revealed to be "John", and played by Drake Hogestyn) renewed their wedding vows. Tamara (Marilyn McCoo) sang their song, "Up Where We Belong," during the ceremony. "Up Where We Belong" was sung at Roman and Marlena's first wedding in 1984 by Doug Williams (Bill Hayes), when Wayne Northrop was in his first run as the original Roman. Josh Taylor played their friend Chris Kositchek, one of Roman's groomsmen in the ceremony. Eventually Hogestyn was revealed to be John Black when Northrup returned as Roman. Northrop left the show again then returned later as a totally different character, Alex North. Taylor left Days and returned a decade later in 1997 as the new Roman.

In 1986, On General Hospital, when the bank discovered that almost $40,000 was missing from Duke's (Ian Buchanan) account, Felicia (Kristina Wagner) became the prime suspect. Frisco (Jack Wagner) and Felicia rode off on a motorcycle on the run trying to decipher the Tumble Dry computer code.

In 1986, On The Young and the Restless, Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) and Lauren Fenmore (Tracey Bregman) took center stage to rock the house at Genoa City's "It's OK to Say No" benefit concert, which also featured performances by Traci Abbott Carlton (Beth Maitland), Amy Lewis (Stephanie E. Williams), Nathan Hastings and guest star Michael McDonald. That summer's teen story on Y&R revolved around two pregnant teenagers--Molly Stark (Amy O'Neill), who was befriended my Cricket (Lauralee Bell), and Molly's roommate Nina Webster (Tricia Cast)--and how they became mixed up with the evil Rose DeVille (Darlene Conley). The concert was part of the show's continuing storyline on the prevention of teen pregnancy. As Danny and Traci sang "Be Good Be True," Molly's reconciled backstage with her mother, Beverly Stark (Lynn Benisch).

In 1986, The Rob Reiner coming-of-age film “Stand By Me” was put into wide release by Columbia Pictures.

In 1986, The “Musicfest” rock extravaganza opened at a Montreal park. When it closed 11 days later, only 160,000 people had attended, a far cry from the 270,000 needed to break even. The festival cost more than $2 million to produce, and offered tickets for as little as $8 each. But bad weather, temperamental artists and acts ill-suited to the Quebec market combined to make the event a financial disaster. James Brown showed up five hours late for his concert because he didnʹt like the limousine sent to pick him up at the airport. James El De Barge canceled his headline show at the last minute when a truck showed up with the wrong equipment. Some critics said that acts such as Brown, “Kid Creole and the Coconuts” and “The Miami Sound Machine” were wrong for Montreal. The hits of “Musicfest” were “Huey Lewis and the News,” Elton John and the “Eurythmics.”

In 1986, Today in Days of Our Lives History: Roman (really John Black) and Marlenaʹs anniversary (second wedding)

In 1986, “Heartbeat” album by Don Johnson was released. Was this a joke or something? Even worse, co-star Phillip Michael Thomas released an album later on, but bombed. The Miami heat has definitely gotten to Johnson. Johnsonʹs music recently “earned” the distinction of being destroyed and “banned for life” from MTV, having been voted “the lamest video of all time.”

In 1987, Bon Jovi headlines the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington, England.

In 1987, R.C., “Dreamin'” by Will To Power peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Living In A Box” by Living In A Box peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Strangelove” by Depeche Mode peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Whoʹs The Girl” by Madonna peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, NBC launches the half hour “Later with Bob Costas” with big interviews and even bigger chairs. Sitting opposite Costas on night one? Someone used to the graveyard shift on NBC, Linda Ellerbee.

In 1980, "The Octagon" was released by American Cinema Releasing / American Cinema Productions; Eric Karson (director); Leigh Chapman (screenplay); Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson, Lee Van Cleef, Tadashi Yamashita, Carol Bagdasarian, Richard Norton, Art Hindle, Kim Lankford, Kurt Grayson, Yuki Shimoda, Jack Carter, Ernie Hudson, Larry D. Mann, Aaron Norris, John Fujioka, Michael Norris, Brian Tochi; Action, Martial Arts; Live action

In 1986, "Extremities" was released by Paramount Pictures / Atlantic Releasing Corporation; Robert M. Young (director); William Mastrosimone (screenplay); Farrah Fawcett, James Russo, Diana Scarwid, Alfre Woodard, Sandy Martin, Tom Everett, Enid Kent, Clare Wren, James Avery, Eddie Velez, Donna Lynn Leavy, Michael Hennessy, Danika Hendrickson; Thriller; Live Action

In 1986, "Night of the Creeps" was released by TriStar Pictures; Fred Dekker (director/screenplay); Jason Lively, Steve Marshall, Jill Whitlow, Tom Atkins, Allan Kayser, Wally Taylor, Bruce Solomon, David Paymer, David Oliver, Dick Miller, Suzanne Snyder, John J. York, Jay Arlen Jones, Elizabeth Alda, Lori Lively, Dan Frischman, Shane Black, Robert Kurtzman, Howard Berger, Robert Kerman, Ken Heron, Alice Cadogan, June Harris, Robert Kino, Vic Polizos, Evelyne Smith, Dave Alan Johnson; Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy; Live Action

In 1986, "Stand by Me" was released by Columbia Pictures; Rob Reiner (director); Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon (screenplay); Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland, Casey Siemaszko, John Cusack, Marshall Bell, Frances Lee McCain, Gary Riley, Bradley Gregg, Bruce Kirby, William Bronder, Scott Beach, Richard Dreyfuss, Jason Oliver, Andy Lindberg, Madeleine Swift, Kent Luttrell; Drama; Live Action

In 1986, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" was released by Cannon Films; Tobe Hooper (director); L.M. Kit Carson (screenplay); Dennis Hopper, Caroline Williams, Jim Siedow, Bill Johnson, Bill Moseley, Lou Perryman, Judy Kelly, Chris Douridas, Ken Evert, Kinky Friedman, Dan Jenkins, Joe Bob Briggs; Slasher, Black Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Don't Give It Up” by Robbie Patton peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dreamin'” by Will To Power peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Everlasting Love” by Rex Smith And Rachel Sweet peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Into My Secret” by Alisha peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Living In A Box” by Living In A Box peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Running In The Family” by Level 42 peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Shattered Glass” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Show Me The Way” by Regina Belle peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “We Can Get Together” by Icehouse peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Who's That Girl?” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You Don't Know Me” by Mickey Gilley peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You're My Girl” by Franke And The Knockouts peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Awake The Giant” by Gowan peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Back In The High Life Again” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Gemini Dream” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heart And Soul” by T'Pau peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hearts” by Marty Balin peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For” by U2 peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “In The Name Of Money” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lisa Never Get To Heaven” by Dal Bello peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Tell Your Mother She Wants You” by Murray McLauchlan peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Awake The Giant” by Gowan peaked at number 36 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Back In The High Life Again” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 45 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heart And Soul” by T'Pau peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For” by U2 peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “In The Name Of Money” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 51 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star” by Bill Wyman peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “Girlfriend In A Coma” by The Smiths peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “A Word To The Wise” by Ghost Dance peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Animal” by Def Leppard peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Arabian Nights” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Call Me” by Spagna peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Cry Tough” by Poison peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Draw Of The Cards” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Girls On Film” by Duran Duran peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Give To Live” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Happy When It Rains” by The Jesus And Mary Chain peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hot Mix I” by Bootleggers peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Love Music” by Enigma peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jody” by Total Contrast peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Just Call” by Sherrick peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Love Action (I Believe In Love)” by The Human League peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love Power” by Dionne Warwick And Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Love Song” by Simple Minds peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Never Say Goodbye” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “No Turning Back” by David Joseph peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Prince Of Darkness” by Bow Wow Wow peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Say You Really Want Me” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Seattle” by PiL (Public Image Limited) peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Something So Strong” by Crowded House peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Somewhere Out There” by Linda Ronstadt And James Ingram peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around” by Stevie Nicks Featuring Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Sugar Doll” by The Jets peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Take It On The Run” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The $5.98 Ep-Garage Days Revisited” by Metallica peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Thru The Flowers” by The Primitives peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Toy Boy” by Sinitta peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Trouble Boys” by Thin Lizzy peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Turn It On” by Level 42 peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Water On Glass” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wild Flower” by The Cult peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang / Decline Of The West” by Heaven 17 / British Electric Foundation peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Freedom Of Choice / Devo Live (EP)” by Devo peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “Radio Waves” by Roger Waters peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Guilty / Night People” by Classix Nouveaux peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Happy Man / Tomorrow Will Be Fine” by Sunnyboys peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “How 'Bout Us / Spinnin'” by Champaign peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Muscle Bound / Glow” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Only For Sheep / The First One” by The Bureau peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rhymes” by Rockmelons peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Pleasure Principle” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Waiting / Who Loves You More” by The Dugites peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You Are The Reason / One Step From Your Arms” by Karen Knowles peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “(Glad I'm) Not A Kennedy” by Shona Laing peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “The Irish Rover” by The Pogues And The Dubliners peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Who Can It Be Now?” by Men At Work peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Beings Rest” by Beat Rhythm Fashion peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Celebration” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Get Ready” by Carol Hitchcock peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Just To See Her” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Live A Life” by Black Slate peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Louise (We Get It Right)” by Jona Lewie peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ordinary Girl” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Prime Mover” by Zodiac Mindwarp And The Love Reaction peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Seven Tears” by Goombay Dance Band peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wot's It To Ya” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “'k Zal je heb” by Benny Neyman peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “A bailar calypso” by Elli Medeiros peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Love To Love [1987]” by Tina Charles peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Magnetic Fields Part 2” by Jean-Michel Jarre peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “No me hables” by Juan Pardo peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Que pasa / Me No Pop I” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts Present Coati Mundi peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Sing, Sing, Sing” by The Charlie Calello Orchestra peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around” by Stevie Nicks Featuring Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Sunset Girl” by Vanessa [NL] peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Tingalingaling” by Luv' peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Une chambre pour la nuit” by Pussycat peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Who Let The Heartache In” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Woman Of Principle” by Trouble Funk peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Your Love” by Lime peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “And The Beat Goes On” by The Whispers peaked at number 39 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dance Little Lady [1987]” by Tina Charles peaked at number 33 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Kolé séré” by Philippe Lavil / Jocelyne Beroard peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Get Your Love Right” by Jon English peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hold On Tight” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You” by Glenn Medeiros peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The River” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Angel Of The Morning” by Juice Newton peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Gente di mare” by Tozzi - Raff peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Heard A Rumour” by Bananarama peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let's Dance” by Chris Rea peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Oh No No” by Bernie Paul peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Shattered Glass” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 26 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wishing Well” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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