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The 80's Datebook for August 29

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In 1980, Edward Van Halen meets Valerie Bertinelli (who is accompanied by her brother, Patrick) for the first time while backstage after the show. As a joke, Valerie presents each of the band members with a bag of M&Ms with brown ones included. Patrick snapped a photo of the pair together with Ed clenching his bag between his teeth.

In 1981, R.C., “Slow Hand” by Pointer Sisters peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, The soundtrack to the film, “Heavy Metal” enters the album charts. The LP features tracks by Stevie Nicks, Cheap Trick, Devo and Sammy Hagar.

In 1981, “Eight Is Enough”, TV Comedy/Drama; last aired on ABC.

In 1981, “Jason Of Star Command”, TV Adventure; last aired on CBS.

In 1982, The longest recorded kite flight lasted 180 h 17 m in Washington.

In 1982, The Los Angeles Raiders defeated the Green Bay packers 24-3 in exhibition in their first home game played in the Los Angeles Coliseum.

In 1983, On One Life to Live, Cassie returned to Llanview reunited with her father, David.

In 1983, “Killer On The Rampage” album by Eddy Grant was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1983, “Love, Sidney”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1984, Nicolas Coster made his first appearance as Lionel Lockridge on Santa Barbara.

In 1984, On General Hospital, Rose Kelly (Loanne Bishop) broke up with Jake Meyer (Sam Behrens), and asked Ruby Anderson (Norma Connolly) to take over running Kelly's. Ginny Blake (Judith Chapman) and Rick Webber fought over getting a new housekeeper.

In 1985, On Ryan's Hope, Ryan Fenelli (Yasmine Bleeth) invited D.J. LaSalle (Christian Slater) to her 16th birthday party.

In 1986, Letʹs Go Mets Go!, a music video that features players, coaches, and fans, and a cameo appearance by Joe Piscopo, Howard Stern, and film critic Gene Shalit debuts on the Shea Stadium Diamondvision. Shelton Leigh Palmer, best known for writing the Meow Mix jingle, composed and produced the teamʹs official theme song, which becomes a Gold Record, and directed the accompanying triple-platinum four-minute video.

In 1986, The embarrassing Madonna and Sean Penn movie “Shanghai Surprise” opened in theaters.

In 1986, “Weird Al” Yankovic records “Toothless People” and the title track of his “Polka Party!” album.

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Sherman Hemsley and Anna Maria Horsford of Amen”. Other Articles: Rebecca Schaeffer, Max Headroom

In 1987, R.C., “Donʹt Mean Nothing” by Richard Marx peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Give To Live” by Sammy Hagar peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Itʹs Not Over ('Til Itʹs Over)” by Starship peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Jam Tonight” by Freddie Jackson peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Johnny B” by Hooters peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “La Bamba” by Los Lobos peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It was Los Lobosʹ remake of Ritchie Valensʹ 1959 classic. “Weird Al” Yankovic parodied it into “Lasagna”.

In 1987, R.C., “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1987, R.C., “Rock Steady” by Whispers peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Tina Cherry” by Georgio peaked at #96 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, The soundtrack to the Kiefer Sutherland vampire movie “The Lost Boys” enters the album chart. It features songs by INXS and Roger Daltrey.

In 1988, Macyʹs Tap-o-Mania sets Guiness record.

In 1980, "He Knows You're Alone" was released by United Artists; Armand Mastroianni (director); Scott Parker (screenplay); Caitlin O'Heaney, Don Scardino, Elizabeth Kemp, Tom Rolfing, Lewis Arlt, Patsy Pease, James Rebhorn, Dana Barron, Tom Hanks, Paul Gleason, James Carroll, Russell Todd; Slasher; Live action

In 1980, "McVicar" was released by Crown International Pictures / The Who Films / Polytel; Tom Clegg (director/screenplay); John McVicar (screenplay); Roger Daltrey, Adam Faith, Cheryl Campbell, Billy Murray, Georgina Hale, Steven Berkoff, Brian Hall, Matthew Scurfield, Harry Fielder, Ian Hendry, Malcolm Tierney, Robert Walker Jr., James Marcus, Tony Haygarth, Anthony May, Peter Jonfield, Leonard Gregory, Joe Turner, Jeremy Blake, Anthony Trent, Terence Stuart, Charles Cork, Paul Kernber, Ronald Herdman, Tony Rohr, Michael Feast, Richard Simpson, Ricky Parkinson; Drama; Live action

In 1984, "Choose Me" was released by Island Alive; Alan Rudolph (director/screenplay); Geneviève Bujold, Keith Carradine, Lesley Ann Warren, Patrick Bauchau, Rae Dawn Chong, John Larroquette, Edward Ruscha, Gailard Sartain; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “I Love My Truck” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Mean Nothing” by Richard Marx peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Give To Live” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “It's Not Over ('Til It's Over)” by Starship peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jam Tonight” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Johnny B” by The Hooters peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “La Bamba” by Los Lobos peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “La-Di-Da” by Sad Café peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Lies” by Jonathan Butler peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love Power” by Dionne Warwick And Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rock Steady” by The Whispers peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Slow Hand” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Sensitive Kind” by Santana peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Tina Cherry” by Georgio peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Cross My Broken Heart” by The Jets (U.S.) peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “For The Love Of Money” by Erroll Starr peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Will” by Paul Hyde And The Payola$ (as Rock And Hyde) peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I'd Still Say Yes” by Klymaxx peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Moonlighting Theme” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Stroke” by Billy Squier peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1987, “Why Can't I Be You?” by The Cure peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wot's It To Ya” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Cross My Broken Heart” by The Jets (U.S.) peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “For The Love Of Money” by Erroll Starr peaked at number 87 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Will” by Paul Hyde And The Payola$ (as Rock And Hyde) peaked at number 40 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I'd Still Say Yes” by Klymaxx peaked at number 50 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Moonlighting Theme” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 38 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1987, “Why Can't I Be You?” by The Cure peaked at number 62 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wot's It To Ya” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 24 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “(If Paradise Is) Half As Nice” by Cheryl Baker peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” by Boys Town Gang peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Baby Turpentine” by Crazyhead peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Bridge To Your Heart” by Wax peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Dance On” by Mojo peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Didn't We Almost Have It All” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Fire” by U2 peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Friends And Lovers” by Boris Gardiner And Gwen Guthrie peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Funky Town” by Pseudo Echo peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Japanese Boy” by Aneka peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Jole Blon” by Gary U.S. Bonds peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Making Love In The Rain” by Herb Alpert Featuring Lisa Keith And Janet Jackson peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Serious” by Deja peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Startrax Club Disco” by Startrax peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Tell Me Why” by This Way Up peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Caribbean Disco Show” by Lobo [NL] peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Rhythm Divine” by Yello Featuring Shirley Bassey peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Way We Walk” by Hot House peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “These Times Are Hard For Lovers” by John Waite peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys Featuring Dusty Springfield peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “What Time Is It?” by The Kane Gang peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Whenever You're Ready” by Five Star peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Wunderbar” by Tenpole Tudor peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Alone” by Heart peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Big City Talk” by Marc Hunter peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Cool Love / Jenny” by Pablo Cruise peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Do You Wanna Spend The Night / Food Fight” by Village People peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Good Times” by Hoodoo Gurus peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “He's Just No Good For You” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Just Can't Stop Loving You” by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Stand And Deliver / Beat My Guest” by Adam And The Ants peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Straight From The Heart / Ask No Questions” by Jon English peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Suddenly” by Angry Anderson peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Sweetheart / Don't Stop” by Franke And The Knockouts peaked at number 63 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Boy From New York City / (The Word of) Confirmation” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Living Daylights” by a-ha peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The One That You Love / I Want To Give It All” by Air Supply peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Boops (Here To Go)” by Sly And Robbie peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Disturb This Groove” by The System peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jammin' Me” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Kiss Him Goodbye” by The Nylons peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “La Bamba” by Los Lobos peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Nothing's Going To Happen” by Tall Dwarfs peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Personal Touch” by Errol Brown peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Remember The Alamo” by Dave McArtney peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “See Me Go” by Screaming Mee Mees peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Still A Thrill” by Jody Watley peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “There Is No Depression In New Zealand” by Blam Blam Blam peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “What Becomes Of The Broken-Hearted” by Dave Stewart Featuring Colin Blunstone peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Who's That Girl?” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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

In 1981, ✪ “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Grace Jones peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Always” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Balla... Balla!” by Francesco Napoli peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Cantara pepe” by The Press peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Doortrekken” by Arie Boksbeugel And Brenda Steunbeer peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Duudeljoo” by Duinstappers peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)” by Ottawan peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Happy Birthday” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Just Can't Stop Loving You” by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “La Bamba” by Los Lobos peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “La chica” by Chica peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ook als ik er niet ben” by Imca Marina peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sweetest Smile” by Black peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Tearing Us Apart” by Eric Clapton With Tina Turner peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Trouw niet voor je veertig bent” by De Havenzangers peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Versailles” by White Soxx peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Zeeman, je verlangen is de zee” by Ciska Peters peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Backfired” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Bravo tu as gagné” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Sensuella Isabella” by Tomas Ledin peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Vi rymmer bara du och jag” by Noice peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Alone” by Heart peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Chequered Love” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Gente di mare” by Tozzi - Raff peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For” by U2 peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Queen Of Hearts” by Juice Newton peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Shattered Dreams” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sweet Sixteen” by Billy Idol peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Living Daylights” by a-ha peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Stroke” by Billy Squier peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Who's That Girl?” by Madonna peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Ces idées-là” by Louis Bertignac And Les Visiteurs peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Alone” by Heart peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Dra til hælvete / Balls And Calls” by Beranek peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Going Back To My Roots” by Odyssey peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “La Bamba” by Los Lobos peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Love What's Your Face” by Ingrid Kup peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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