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The 80's Datebook for August 26

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In 1980, Cheap Trick bassist Tom Peterson quits the group due to the inevitable “personal and musical differences.” He is replaced by Pete Comita. Peterson returns to Cheap Trick seven years later.

In 1980, On Texas, Terry Dekker (Shanna Reed), Nita Wright (Ellen Maxted), Billy Joe, and Elena Dekker (Caryn Richman) watched Rikki Dekker (Randy Hamilton) in a car race. After getting into an accident. Rikki's car caught fire. He was rescued by Justin Marshall (Jerry Lanning).

In 1981, Voyager Two takes photoʹs of Saturnʹs moon Titan; it was Voyagerʹs closest approach to Saturn enroute to Uranus and Neptune.

In 1982, PBS airs the first national television special on AIDS: “AIDS — The Mysterious Disease.”

In 1982, “American Fool” album by John Mellencamp was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1983, The movie “Monty Pythonʹs The Meaning of Life” opened in movie theaters in Germany.

In 1983, “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence,” a film starring David Bowie, opens in the United States…in AUGUST???

In 1986, On Days of Our Lives: Roman and Marlena renewed their vows, of course, Roman later turned out to be John Black.

In 1986, Ted Knight, who made an early appearance in Days of our Lives as George Becker, died after a battle with cancer at age 62. He was best known for roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Too Close for Comfort. He was also in the 1980 movie Caddyshack dueling with Rodney Dangerfield.

In 1986, WGBH-FM in Boston became the first radio station in the nation to broadcast in ultra-clear digital sound.

In 1987, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, The monkeys attack Dave after an primate tea party goes haywire.

In 1988, “The Loco-motion” single by Kylie Minogue was released

In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Oprah Winfreyʹs head on Ann-Margaretʹs body”. Other Articles: Grant Shaud, Robert Stack

In 1989, R.C., “Closer To Fine” by Indigo Girls peaked at #52 on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “Friends” by Jody Watley with Eric B. and Rakim peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “Sacred Emotion” by Donny Osmond peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “Secret Rendezvous” by Karyn White peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “The End Of The Innocence” by Don Henley peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, TV Guide finds itself in a minicontroversy when it publishes a photo-realistic cover illustration featuring Oprah Winfreyʹs head on top of Ann-Margretʹs body.

In 1989, Ringo Starr wins a court order to prevent a record producer from releasing material Starr considered to be of inferior quality due to the impaired state Starr was in when it was recorded.

In 1983, "Daniel" was released by Paramount Pictures; Sidney Lumet (director); E.L. Doctorow (screenplay); Timothy Hutton, Mandy Patinkin, Lindsay Crouse, Edward Asner, Peter Friedman, Lee Richardson, Carmen Mathews, Tovah Feldshuh, Ellen Barkin, Amanda Plummer, Julie Bovasso, John Rubinstein, Colin Stinton, Maria Tucci, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Will Lee, David Margulies, Leo Burmester, Rosetta LeNoire, Ron McLarty, Daniel Stern, Lee Wallace, Norman Parker, Joseph Leon, Rita Zohar, Jena Greco, Dael Cohen, Sonia Zomina; Drama; Live action

In 1983, "Fire and Ice" was released by 20th Century Fox / Producers Sales Organization; Ralph Bakshi (director); Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas (screenplay); Susan Tyrrell, Maggie Roswell, Steve Sandor, Leo Gordon, James Bridges, Nathan Purdee, Le Tari, William Ostrander, Stephen Mendel, Elizabeth Lloyd Shaw, Micky Morton, Clare Nono, Big Yank, Greg Wayne Elam, Alan Koss, Hans Howes, Shane Callan, Archie Hamilton, Michael Kellogg, Douglas Payton, Dale Park, Ray Oliver; Epic, Fantasy, Adventure; Adult animation

In 1983, "Hercules" was released by Cannon Italia SrL / Golan-Globus; Luigi Cozzi (director/screenplay); Lou Ferrigno, Sybil Danning, Brad Harris, Ingrid Anderson, Rossana Podestà, Mirella D'Angelo, William Berger, Bobby Rhodes, Gianni Garko, Yehuda Efroni, Delia Boccardo, Claudio Cassinelli, Frank Garland, Gabriella Giorgelli, Ralph Baldassar, Eva Robin's; Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure; Live action

In 1983, "Strange Brew" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co.; Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas (directors/screenplay); Steve De Jarnatt (screenplay); Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Paul Dooley, Max von Sydow, Lynne Griffin, Angus MacInnes, Mel Blanc, Douglas Campbell, Tom Harvey, Len Doncheff, Chris Benson; Comedy; Live action

In 1988, "Betrayed" was released by United Artists; Costa-Gavras (director); Joe Eszterhas (screenplay); Debra Winger, Tom Berenger, John Heard, Betsy Blair, John Mahoney, Ted Levine, Jeffrey DeMunn, Albert Hall, David Clennon, Richard Libertini, Ralph Foody; Drama, Thriller; Live Action

In 1988, "Hero and the Terror" was released by Cannon Films; William Tannen (director); Michael Blodgett (screenplay); Chuck Norris, Brynn Thayer, Steve James, Jack O'Halloran, Jeffrey Kramer, Ron O'Neal, Murphy Dunne, Heather Blodgett, Tony DiBenedetto, Billy Drago, Joe Guzaldo, Peter Miller, Karen Witter; Action; Live Action

In 1988, "Hot to Trot" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Michael Dinner (director); Hugo Gilbert, Stephen Neigher, Charlie Peters, Andy Breckman (screenplay); Bobcat Goldthwait, Dabney Coleman, Virginia Madsen, Cindy Pickett, Jim Metzler, Tim Kazurinsky, Barbara Whinnery, Mary Gross, Liz Torres, Burgess Meredith, John Candy; Comedy; Live Action

In 1988, "Stealing Home" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Steven Kampmann, William Porter (directors/screenplay); Mark Harmon, Jodie Foster, Harold Ramis, Jonathan Silverman, Blair Brown, Richard Jenkins, John Shea, Christine Jones, Ted Ross, Helen Hunt, Beth Broderick, William McNamara, Thacher Goodwin; Coming of age, Romance, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Ain't Too Proud To Beg” by Rick Astley peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “And The Night Stood Still” by Dion peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Closer To Fine” by Indigo Girls peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Forget-Me Not” by Bad English peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Friends” by Jody Watley With Eric B. and Rakim peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Let The Day Begin” by The Call peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My First Night Without You” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Pride and Passion” by John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Sacred Emotion” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Secret Rendezvous” by Karyn White peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Smooth Up” by Bulletboys peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Still Cruisin'” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “That's When I Think Of You” by 1927 peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The End Of The Innocence” by Don Henley peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Prisoner” by Howard Jones peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Turned Away” by Chuckii Booker peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “You Better Dance” by The Jets peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Friends” by Jody Watley With Eric B. and Rakim peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Like It” by Dino peaked at number 30 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “License To Kill” by Gladys Knight peaked at number 79 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “No More Rhyme” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 24 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “1-2-3” by The Chimes (Scottish) peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “2300 Jackson Street” by The Jacksons peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Don't Even Think About It” by T. Wildebeeste peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Don't Push It” by Ruth Joy peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Friends” by Jody Watley With Eric B. and Rakim peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Gangsterville” by Joe Strummer peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Get Funky” by Royal House peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Am The Music Man” by Black Lace peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “It Could Happen To You” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Kisses On The Wind” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Love Pains” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Masquerade” by Paul Johnson peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Mental” by Manic MC's featuring Sara Carlson peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Oh World” by Paul Rutherford peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Once Bitten Twice Shy” by Great White peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Poison” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Runnin' Down A Dream” by Tom Petty peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Shine '89” by Fax Yourself peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Smooth Operator” by Big Daddy Kane peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Better Part Of Me” by Jaki Graham peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Invisible Man” by Queen peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Right Stuff” by Vanessa Williams peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “This Is The Right Time” by Lisa Stansfield peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Throw Your Hands In The Air” by MC Duke and DJ Leader One peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Baby I Don't Care” by Transvision Vamp peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

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

In 1989, “Looking For Love” by Johnny Diesel and The Injectors peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “One More River” by James Reyne peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Under The Boardwalk” by Bette Midler peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, ✪✪ “Batdance” by Prince peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, ✪✪ “Funky Cold Medina” by Tone Loc peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “A New Flame” by Simply Red peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Be With You” by The Bangles peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Dressed For Success” by Roxette peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Gravitate To Me” by The The peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Kid Ego” by Extreme peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Boléro” by Orchestre de Paris Daniel Barenboim peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Breakthru” by Queen peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Bring Back Rock and Roll” by John Spencer peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Have I Told You Lately” by Van Morrison peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Ik lig op m'n kussen stil te dromen ('89 Remix)” by Hepie and Hepie peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “It's Alright” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Kick It In” by Simple Minds peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Song For Whoever” by The Beautiful South peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, ⏺ “Money For Nothing / Brothers In Arms” by Dire Straits peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, ✪✪ “Check Out The Chicken” by Grandmaster Chicken and D.J. Duck peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “I Drove All Night” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Liberian Girl” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Sommerlykke” by Sterk Naken og Biltyvene peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Das Omen (Teil 1)” by Mysterious Art peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Italo Boot Mix Vol. 13” by Various peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Liberian Girl” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Soy” by Gipsy Kings peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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