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In 1982, Began two days earlier, the largest apple-pie ever baked was in a 40'x23' dish by chef Glynn Christian of England; he used 600 bushels of apples, the pie weighed 30,115 pounds.

In 1982, Crosby, Stills and Nashʹs “Daylight Again,” the groupʹs first album since the 1977 “CSN,” is certified gold. On the album is the current Top 20 tune “Wasted on the Way.”

In 1982, Led Zeppelin lead vocalist Robert Plantʹs solo effort “Pictures at Eleven,” his first recorded work since the group disbanded in the wake of the death of drummer John “Bonzo” Bonham, turns gold.

In 1983, R.C., “Change” by Tears For Fears peaked at #73 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “China Girl” by David Bowie peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Iʹll Tumble 4 Ya” by Culture Club peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top peaked at #56 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, On Days of our Lives, Carrie Brady (Andrea Barber) helped her father, Roman (Wayne Northrop), and Abe Carver (James Reynolds) put a baby crib together. Elaine Princi debuted as Linda Anderson in this episode.

In 1984, “Doctor Ruth” premiers in late night on Lifetime cable. “You zee now hu can learn to haff goood zex fife nides za feek!”

In 1988, R.C., “All Fired Up” by Pat Benetar peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “I Donʹt Wanna Go On With You Like That” by Elton John peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Love Will Save The Day” by Whitney Houston peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Monkey” by George Michael peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “The Right Stuff” by Vanessa Williams peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Open House”, TV Comedy; debut on Fox.

In 1989, The first U.S. commercial satellite rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida – a Delta booster carrying a British communications satellite, the Marcopolo One.

In 1989, "L.A. Takedown" was released by NBC; Michael Mann (director/screenplay); Scott Plank, Alex McArthur, Michael Rooker, Ely Pouget, Vincent Guastaferro, Victor Rivers, Richard Chaves, Laura Harrington, Peter Dobson, Xander Berkeley, Daniel Baldwin, R.D. Call, Juan Fernández, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa; Crime, Thriller; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “After The Fall” by Journey peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “All Fired Up” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “All Time High” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Always There For You” by Stryper peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Bad, Bad Billy” by Snuff peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Blame It On Love” by Smokey Robinson With Barbara Mitchell peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Change” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “China Girl” by David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Crazy” by The Manhattans peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Get It Right” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Holiday Road” by Lindsey Buckingham peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

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

In 1988, “I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love” by Chicago peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Don't Want To Be A Hero” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I'll Tumble 4 Ya” by Culture Club peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Will Save The Day” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Make It Last Forever” by Keith Sweat With Jacci McGhee peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Missed Opportunity” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Monkey” by George Michael peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Right Stuff” by Vanessa Williams peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “When I Fall In Love” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Words” by F.R. David peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪✪ “If I Only Had A Brain” by The Coconuts peaked at number 108 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “1999” by Prince peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Never Gonna Let You Go” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪✪ “Our House” by Madness peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪✪ “Singin' In The Rain” by Taco peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “A Woman Loves A Man” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 30 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Do You Love Me?” by The Contours peaked at number 16 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Gypsy Road” by Cinderella peaked at number 89 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Heart” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 73 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hold On To The Nights” by Richard Marx peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hole In My Heart (All The Way To China)” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 86 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Call Your Name” by Johnny Clegg and Savuka peaked at number 78 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Just Got Paid” by Johnny Kemp peaked at number 57 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Looking Out For Number One” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 33 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Is My Decision” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 59 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love The One You're With” by Gino Soccio peaked at number 79 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Rag Doll” by Aerosmith peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sign Your Name” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Something To Live For” by Barney Bentall and The Legendary Hearts peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Wasting My Time” by Jimmy Page peaked at number 83 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪✪ “Parents Just Don't Understand” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪✪ “This Note's For You” by Neil Young and The Bluenotes peaked at number 80 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “Blue World” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Come Dancing” by The Kinks peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Coming Back For More” by Jellybean featuring Richard Darbyshire peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Don't Cry” by Asia peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Make Me Wait” by Clive Griffin peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Get Busy” by Rick Clarke peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Good Tradition” by Tanita Tikaram peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie” by Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Goodbye To Love Again” by Maxi Priest peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Half The Day's Gone” by Kenny Lynch peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hands To Heaven” by Breathe peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Holy River” by DIO peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Won't Bleed For You” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I'm Still Standing” by Elton John peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Is It Love” by Gang Of Four peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Just Got Paid” by Johnny Kemp peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Just Outside Of Heaven” by H2O peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “King Of Emotion” by Big Country peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Let's Start The Dance III” by Hamilton Bohannon peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Like An Animal” by Glove peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Lined Up” by Shriekback peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Living For You” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Look Out Any Window” by Bruce Hornsby and The Range peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Making Music” by Diamond Head peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mary, Mary” by Run-D.M.C. peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Night and Day” by Everything But The Girl peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “On The Beach” by Chris Rea peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Prime Time” by Haircut 100 peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Ray-Gun-Omics” by Project Future peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Running All Over The World” by Status Quo peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Show Me The Way” by New York Skyy peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “So Many Ways” by Dennis Malcolm peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Somewhere Down The Crazy River” by Robbie Robertson peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Soul Survivor” by C.C. Catch peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Stars On 45 Proudly Presents The Star Sisters” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Static” by James Brown peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Superstitious” by Europe peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Wake Up” by Danse Society peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Watching You Watching Me” by David Grant peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “When The 12th Of Never Comes” by Silent Running peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Wholly Humble Heat” by Martin Stephenson and The Daintees peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Will You Stay Tonight” by Comsat Angels peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Ye Ke Ye Ke” by Mory Kante peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “You Can't Stop Rock and Roll” by Twisted Sister peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪✪ “Hib's Heroes” by Hibernian Football Squad peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪✪ “Parents Just Don't Understand” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪✪ “Tour de France” by Kraftwerk peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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

In 1988, “Big Hotel” by Big Pig peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Doctorin' The House” by Coldcut featuring Yazz and The Plastic Population peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Never Gonna Die” by Choirboys peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Perfect” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Rock and Roll Is King” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “She Works Hard For The Money” by Donna Summer peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪✪ “Fat” by "Weird Al" Yankovic peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪✪ “Shiny Shiny” by Haysi Fantayzee peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “Baby Jane” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Go” by Hothouse Flowers peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “It's Got To Be Love” by The Narcs peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Struck” by Jesse Johnson peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Make Me Lose Control” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mercedes Boy” by Pebbles peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Rush Hour” by Jane Wiedlin peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “She Needs You” by Willy Hona peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “She Works Hard For The Money” by Donna Summer peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sho Nuff Funky” by Afrika Bambaataa and Family featuring Sluggo peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Whatever Happened To Old-Fashioned Love” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Wishing I Was Lucky” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪✪ “Doctorin' The Tardis” by The KLF alias The Timelords peaked at number 1 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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