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In 1980, R.C., “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Take A Little Rhythm” by Ali Thomson peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, The duration record for inverted flight of four hours, nine minutes and five seconds was set by John “Hal” McClain over Houston.
In 1980, The Talking Heads made their live debut as a nine-piece band (having played many gigs as a quartet) at the Heatwave Festival in Toronto, Canada.
In 1980, AC/DCʹs “Black In Black” LP enters the charts. Itʹs the bandʹs first album with new lead singer Brian Johnson and also their most popular, selling over ten million.
In 1980, The Heatwave Festival, a show being billed as the new-wave Woodstock, is held in Ontario, Canada. Acts include The Talking Heads, the Pretenders and Elvis Costello.
In 1981, “Those Amazing Animals”, TV Magazine; last aired on ABC.
In 1982, “Best Of The West”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1982, “Fly By Night” album by Rush was released
In 1983, “Joan Jett and The Blackhearts Album” album by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, Frank Zappaʹs album [37] THE PERFECT STRANGER was released.
In 1984, On Guiding Light, Nola (Lisa Brown) was determined to give Jonathan (Damion Scheller) a normal childhood, which led to his "Star Trek" fantasy where he destroys Nola with a mind meld.
In 1984, South Fork Ranch, the home of the fictitious Ewing clan of the CBS-TV show, “Dallas”, was sold this day. The ranch, a 200-acre spread near Dallas, was to be transformed from a tourist site into a hotel, according to the new owners.
In 1984, The gang from the PBS series, “Sesame Street”, was seen in a feature film this day. The plot of the movie, starring Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, revolved around Big Bird leaving Sesame Street and joining a family of dodo birds.
In 1984, President Reagan accepted the nomination of the Republican national convention in Dallas, declaring the Democrats were “openly committed to increasing your tax burden.”
In 1985, “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”. “Sheʹs a housewife from Denver, Colorado,” says Carson with that benign twinkle he reserves for fledgling comics. “This is her very first appearance on national television. Would you welcome Roseanne Barr.” “So Iʹm fat,” Barr says drily as she stakes the stage. “I thought Iʹd point that out.” This is really different: a female comedian not only talking sardonically about being fat but tossing off sassy, smart jokes about trailer-park culture. By the end of her set, when she gets to husbands as a subject, Barr is killing. The final joke: “This bugs me the worst: when the husband thinks that the wife knows where everything is. Like they think the uterus is a tracking device. 'Cause he comes in there, 'Hey, Roseanne, do we have any Chee-tos left?' Like he canʹt go over and lift up that sofa cushion himself.”
In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “Valerie Harper”. Other Articles: Steve Bond, MTV at Five
In 1986, The U.S. Senate passes a bill, Public Law 99-391, designating December 5, 1986 as “Walt Disney Recognition Day”.
In 1986, Billy Joelʹs LP “The Bridge” enters the album charts. The album featured two top-10 hits, “Modern Woman” and “A Matter Of Trust.”
In 1986, Darrell Waltrip became the first race car driver to earn $7 million in a racing career.
In 1989, “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.
In 1985, "Better Off Dead" was released by Warner Bros.; Savage Steve Holland (director/screenplay); John Cusack, David Ogden Stiers, Diane Franklin, Kim Darby, Curtis Armstrong, Amanda Wyss, Yuji Okumoto, Dan Schneider, Chuck Mitchell, Vincent Schiavelli, Taylor Negron, Rick Rosenthal, E.G. Daily, Aaron Dozier, Demian Slade, Scooter Stevens, Brian Imada, Laura Waterbury; Teen, Black Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "Crossover Dreams" was released by New Yorker Films / Miramax Films; Leon Ichaso (director/screenplay); Manuel Arce (screenplay); Rubén Blades, Joel Diamond, Elizabeth Peña, Deborra-Lee Furness, Frank Robles, Shawn Elliott, Tom Signorelli, Virgilio Martí, John Hammil
In 1985, "Ghostbusters (re-release)" was released by Columbia Pictures / Delphi Films / Black Rhino Productions; Ivan Reitman (director); Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis (screenplay); Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton, David Margulies, Michael Ensign, Slavitza Jovan, Paddi Edwards, Ruth Hale Oliver, Alice Drummond, Jennifer Runyon, Steven Tash, Kymberly Herrin, Timothy Carhart, Reginald VelJohnson, Roger Grimsby, Larry King, Joe Franklin, Casey Kasem, Jean Kasem, Ron Jeremy; Supernatural, Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "Godzilla 1985" was released by New World Pictures / Toho Pictures, Inc.; R.J. Kizer, Koji Hashimoto (directors); Shuichi Nagahara, Lisa Tomei (screenplay); Raymond Burr, Ken Tanaka, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Yosuke Natsuki, Keiju Kobayashi, Shin Takuma, Eitaro Ozawa, Hiroshi Koizumi, Mizuho Suzuki, Taketoshi Naito, Yoshifumi Tajima, Justin Gocke, Tony Plana, Lara Cody, Gregory Snegoff, Kenpachiro Satsuma; Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Live Action
In 1985, "Teen Wolf" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation; Rod Daniel (director); Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman (screenplay); Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti, Jerry Levine, Matt Adler, Lorie Griffin, Jim McKrell, Mark Arnold, Jay Tarses, Mark Holton, Scott Paulin, Doug Savant; Coming-of-Age, Romance, Fantasy, Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "The Adventures of Mark Twain" was released by Clubhouse Pictures; Will Vinton (director); Susan Shadburne (screenplay); James Whitmore, Dallas McKennon, Wilf Innton, Craig Bartlett, Mark Gustafson, Michele Mariana, Gary Krug, Chris Ritchie, John Morrison, Carol Edelman, Herb Smith, Marley Stone, Wilbur Vincent, Wally Newman, Tim Conner, Todd Tolces, Billy Scream, Billy Winter, Compton Downs, Gary Thompson
In 1980, “Rock It” by Lipps, Inc. peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Take A Little Rhythm” by Ali Thomson peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Weatherman” by Nick Jameson peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Why Not Me” by Fred Knoblock peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)” by Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “All The Love In The World” by The Outfield peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Atomic” by Blondie peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Emotional Rescue” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Glory Of Love” by Peter Cetera peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hanging On A Heart Attack” by Device peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Let's Get Serious” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Love The World Away” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Nasty” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “One Step Closer To You” by Gavin Christopher peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Out On A Limb” by Eye Eye peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Patio Lanterns” by Kim Mitchell peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Roll Me Away” by Dwayne Ford peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “She Trusted Me” by Agent peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Edge Of Heaven” by Wham! peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Tired Of Toein' The Line” by Rocky Burnette peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Walk Like A Man” by The Mary Jane Girls peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Walks Like A Lady” by Journey peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Biko” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Calling All The Heroes” by It Bites peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Come On Home” by Everything But The Girl peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Dancing On The Ceiling” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Girls and Boys” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Goldrush” by Yello peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Can Prove It” by Phil Fearon peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Wanna Wake Up With You” by Boris Gardiner peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I've Just Begun To Love You” by Dynasty peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kisses In The Moonlight” by George Benson peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Private Life” by Grace Jones peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Race With The Devil” by Girlschool peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You've Been Gone” by The Crown Heights Affair peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, ⏺ “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Backstrokin'” by The Fatback Band peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “It Hurts Too Much / You Need Some Lovin'” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Living After Midnight / Delivering The Goods (Live)” by Judas Priest peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Touch” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Magic Night / I Love You To Death” by Village People peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Moscow / Moscow (German Version)” by Genghis Khan peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Play The Game / A Human Body” by Queen peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Steal Away / I'm No Stranger” by Robbie Dupree peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Stomp / Let's Swing” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Take It Easy” by Andy Taylor peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Doctor and The Medics peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Can't Wait Another Minute” by Five Star peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Live Dead Clean” by The Clean peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Look Away” by Big Country peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Touch” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Edge Of Heaven” by Wham! peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Bigmouth Strikes Again” by The Smiths peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Could You Be Loved” by Bob Marley and The Wailers peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Don't Ask Me Why” by Billy Joel peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “He's So Shy” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Ibiza” by Barry and Eileen peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Let's Go All The Way” by Sly Fox peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Of A Lifetime” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Move Closer” by Marilyn Martin peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rock and Roll To The Rescue” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Rock Me Up A Mountain” by Anita Meyer peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “This World Of Water” by New Musik peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Underwater” by Harry Thumann peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Upside Down” by Diana Ross peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “What Have I Done For You Lately” by King MC featuring Screamin' K peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Who's Johnny” by El DeBarge peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Why Do I” by Golden Earring peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Theme From 'Peter Gunn' (Live)” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Vindarna” by Freda' peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Doctor and The Medics peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Jane” by Century peaked at number 35 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sherry mi-saï” by Monte Kristo peaked at number 43 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Little Jeannie” by Elton John peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Touch” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Papa Don't Preach” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Universal Daddy” by Alphaville peaked at number 26 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John and The Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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