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In 1981, On All My Children, Sybil Thorne (Linda Gibboney) was shot. The episode ended with a stunned Cliff Warner (Peter Bergman) walking into her apartment and finding her on the floor with a gunshot wound in her chest. Cliff turned out to be the primary suspect, and viewers didn't find out until October that Sean Cudahy (Alan Dysert) was the culprit.

In 1981, “Body Heat” starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1981, “Never Too Much” album by Luther Vandross was released

In 1981, “Urban Chipmunk” album by Chipmunks was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1982, George Straitʹs first number-one song, “Fool-Hearted Memory,” hit the top of “Billboardʹs” country chart.

In 1982, Men At Workʹs “Business As Usual” enters the album charts. The LP would eventually shoot up to number one, a position it would hold for 15 weeks! It also featured two number one hits, “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down Under.”

In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “Laverne and Shirley”. Other Articles: Video Clubs

In 1982, R.C., “American Music” by Pointer Sisters peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Love Will Turn It Around” by Kenny Rogers peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Someday, Someway” by Marshall Crenshaw peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Words” by Missing Persons peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, Rita Mae Brown opens the ceremonies marking the First Gay Olympics at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco, telling them “We are hear today, not to celebrate homosexuality, but to celebrate and affirm individual freedom. The only people who are queer are those who donʹt love anybody.” Later editions of the event will be known simply as the “Gay Games,” after the U.S. Olympics successfully sue to protect their copyright.

In 1982, “30 Minutes”, TV Childrens; last aired on CBS.

In 1984, On Days of our Lives, Alice Hope (Frances Reid) helped Bo Bray (Peter Reckell) and Hope Williams (Kristian Alfonso) out of a jam in New Orleans.

In 1984, “Stay Hungry” album by Twisted Sister was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1986, On All My Children: Phoebe married fortune-hunter Wade.

In 1986, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood and Neil Young perform in a show thatʹs billed as, “Get Tough On Toxics” in Long Beach, California. The show also featured all of The Eagles except Glenn Frey, who was in the hospital with an intestinal disorder.

In 1988, Kylie Minogue, an Australian soap opera star, broke a record as a singer as her debut album Kylie hit the two-million sales mark to become the biggest selling debut album by a female in Britain.

In 1989, “Doctor Feelgood” album by Motley Crue was released

In 1981, "Body Heat" was released by Warner Bros. / The Ladd Company; Lawrence Kasdan (director/screenplay); William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson, J.A. Preston, Mickey Rourke, Kim Zimmer, Jane Hallaren, Lanna Saunders, Carola McGuinness, Michael Ryan; Neo-Noir, Erotic Thriller; Live Action

In 1981, "Chu Chu and the Philly Flash" was released by 20th Century Fox / Melvin Simon Productions; David Lowell Rich (director); Barbara Dana (screenplay); Alan Arkin, Carol Burnett, Jack Warden, Ruth Buzzi, Adam Arkin, Danny Aiello, Danny Glover, Sid Haig, Vincent Schiavelli, Vito Scotti, Lou Jacobi; Comedy; Live Action

In 1981, "Hell Night" was released by Compass International Pictures; Tom DeSimone (director); Randy Feldman (screenplay); Linda Blair, Vincent Van Patten, Peter Barton, Kevin Brophy, Suki Goodwin, Jimmy Sturtevant, Jenny Neumann; Slasher; Live Action

In 1981, "Private Lessons" was released by Jensen Farley Pictures / Cinema Epoch; Alan Myerson (director); Dan Greenburg (screenplay); Sylvia Kristel, Howard Hesseman, Eric Brown, Patrick Piccininni, Ed Begley Jr., Pamela Bryant, Meridith Baer, Ron Foster, Peter Elbling, Dan Greenburg, Dan Barrows, Marian Gibson, Judy Helden; Comedy; Live Action

In 1982, "The Junkman" was released by H.B. Halicki Junkyard and Mercantile Company; H.B. Halicki (director/screenplay); H.B. Halicki, Christopher Stone, Susan Shaw, Lang Jeffries, Hoyt Axton, Dan Grimaldi, Lynda Day George, Kopi Sotiropulos, Jewel Shepard, Bruce Cameron, Jack Vacek, Richard L. Muse, Kelly Busia, Dennis Stouffer, Brian LaBonge, Judi Gibbs, Tony Ostermeier, Dave Logue, Rita Rickard, Mike Brennan, John Halicki, Ronald Halicki, Maureen Coddington, Butch Stockton, Phil Boroff; Action, Comedy, Crime; Live Action

In 1982, "Querelle" was released by Gaumont; Rainer Werner Fassbinder (director/screenplay); Burkhard Driest (screenplay); Brad Davis, Franco Nero, Jeanne Moreau, Laurent Malet, Hanno Pöschl, Günther Kaufmann, Burkhard Driest, Roger Fritz, Dieter Schidor, Natja Brunckhorst, Werner Asam, Axel Bauer, Neil Bell, Robert van Ackeren, Wolf Gremm, Frank Ripploh; Drama; Live Action

In 1983, "Young Warriors" was released by Cannon Home Video / Star Cinema Productions / Cannon Films; Lawrence D. Foldes (director/screenplay); Russell W. Colgin (screenplay); Ernest Borgnine, Richard Roundtree, Lynda Day George, James Van Patten, Anne Lockhart, Tom Reilly, Ed De Stefane, Dick Shawn, Mike Norris, Linnea Quigley; Crime, Drama; Live action

In 1987, "The Fourth Protocol" was released by Lorimar Motion Pictures; John Mackenzie (director); George Axelrod, Richard Burridge (screenplay); Michael Caine, Pierce Brosnan, Ned Beatty, Ian Richardson, Joanna Cassidy, Julian Glover, Michael Gough, Ray McAnally, Anton Rodgers, Matt Frewer, Caroline Blakiston, Joseph Brady, Betsy Brantley, Sean Chapman, Alan North, Ronald Pickup, John Horsley, Michael Bilton, Peter Cartwright, Aaron Swartz, Mark Rolston, Michael J. Jackson, Matthew Marsh, Jerry Harte; Spy; Live Action

In 1987, "Hamburger Hill" was released by Paramount Pictures / RKO Pictures; John Irvin (director); James Carabatsos (screenplay); Anthony Barrile, Michael Patrick Boatman, Don Cheadle, Michael Dolan, Dylan McDermott, Courtney B. Vance, Steven Weber, Tim Quill, Tommy Swerdlow, Don James, M.A. Nickles, Harry O'Reilly, Daniel O'Shea, Tegan West; War; Live Action

In 1987, "House II: The Second Story" was released by New World Pictures; Ethan Wiley (director/screenplay); Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Royal Dano, Lar Park Lincoln, Bill Maher, John Ratzenberger, Amy Yasbeck, Dwier Brown, Gregory Walcott, Jayne Modean, Lenora May, Devin DeVasquez, Kane Hodder, Frank Welker; Horror, Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "Matewan" was released by Cinecom Pictures; John Sayles (director/screenplay); Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn, Ken Jenkins, Gordon Clapp, Kevin Tighe, John Sayles, Bob Gunton, Josh Mostel, Jace Alexander, Joe Grifasi, Maggie Renzi, Nancy Mette, Jo Henderson, Gary McCleery; Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing / You're All I Need To Get By” by Chris Christian With Amy Holland peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “American Music” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going” by Jennifer Holliday peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Don't Run My Life” by Spys peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “How Can I Live Without Her” by Christopher Atkins peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Let Me Go” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Or Let Me Be Lonely” by Paul Davis peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Will Turn You Around” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Someday, Someway” by Marshall Crenshaw peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Words” by Missing Persons peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Enough Is Enough” by April Wine peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hold Me” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Keep The Fire Burnin'” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “John Wayne Is Big Leggy” by Haysi Fantayzee peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Backchat” by Queen peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Big Fun” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by Boys Town Gang peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “What” by Soft Cell peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “White Boys And Heroes” by Gary Numan peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “House Of Fun / Don't Look Back” by Madness peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪ “Out of Work / Bring Her Back” by Gary U.S. Bonds peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Fantasy Island / Saturday Heartbreak” by Tight Fit peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Girl Crazy / Bed Games” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hi-Fidelity / I Still Believe in Me” by The Kids From Fame peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hold Me / Eyes Of The World” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Only You / Situation” by Yazoo peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Brothers” by Daggy And The Dickheads peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Open Your Heart” by The Human League peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “Happy Talk” by Captain Sensible peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪ “Vacation” by The Go-Go's peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “American Music” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Bobby, Roger And Eileen” by Jan Rot peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Wanna Piece Of The Action” by K.I.D. peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Ik ben met Katootje...” by Rubberen Robbie peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “It's A Beautiful Day” by Terra peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)” by Donna Summer peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Native Love (Step By Step)” by Divine peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Under The Boardwalk” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Wasted On The Way” by Crosby, Stills And Nash peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Desire” by Roni Griffith peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Music And Lights” by Imagination peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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