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In 1980, R.C., “Sailing” by Christopher Cross peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “You Better Run” by Pat Benetar peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, The Rolling Stones release their “Tattoo You” LP. The album would go on to top the LP chart for nine weeks and has sold over three million copies.

In 1983, Guion S. Bluford Jr. became the first black American astronaut to travel in space, flying aboard the shuttle Challenger Three in the eighth Space Shuttle Mission. In another first, Bluford and four colleagues blasted off from Cape Canaveral at night.

In 1983, “Synchronicity” album by The Police was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mystery of Bobbyʹs Return on Dallas”. Other Articles: Oprah Winfrey, Dennis Franz

In 1986, R.C., “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Ruthless People” by Mick Jagger peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “Toothless People”.

In 1986, R.C., “Somebody Like You” by 38 Special peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Sweet Freedom” by Michael McDonald peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “That Was Then, This Is Now” by Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart. Do the velcro fly!

In 1986, R.C., “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Benson”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC after seven years. Who won the election? Weʹll never know.

In 1986, “Diffʹrent Strokes”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1987, Yves Pol of France ran a complete marathon backwards in 3:57:57.

In 1989, “Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe” album by Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1985, "American Ninja" was released by Cannon Film Distributors; Sam Firstenberg (director); Paul De Mielche (screenplay); Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock, John Fujioka, Don Stewart, John La Motta, Tadashi Yamashita, Phil Brock; Martial Arts, Action; Live Action

In 1985, "Compromising Positions" was released by Paramount Pictures; Frank Perry (director); Susan Isaacs (screenplay); Susan Sarandon, Raúl Juliá, Edward Herrmann, Judith Ivey, Mary Beth Hurt, Anne De Salvo, Josh Mostel, Deborah Rush, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen; Comedy, Drama, Mystery; Live Action

In 1985, "Flesh+Blood" was released by Orion Pictures / Riverside Pictures / Impala Studios; Paul Verhoeven (director/screenplay); Gerard Soeteman (screenplay); Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Burlinson, Susan Tyrrell, Ronald Lacey, Jack Thompson, Fernando Hilbeck, Brion James, Bruno Kirby, Simon Andreu, John Dennis Johnston, Marina Saura, Kitty Courbois, Jake Wood, Nancy Cartwright, Héctor Alterio, Siobhan Hayes, Anne Lockhart, Blanca Marsillach, Jorge Bosso, Mario De Barros, Hans Veerman, Ida Bons, Jaime Segura, Bettina Brenner, Susan Beresford, Mònica Lucchetti; Romance, Historical, Adventure; Live Action

In 1985, "Gremlins" was re-released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1986, "Shanghai Surprise" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / HandMade Films; Jim Goddard (director); John Kohn, Robert Bentley (screenplay); Sean Penn, Madonna, Paul Freeman, Richard Griffiths, Philip Sayer, Clyde Kusatsu, George Harrison, Victor Wong, Lim Kay Tong; Comedy, Adventure; Live Action

In 1989, "Shirley Valentine" was released by Paramount Pictures; Lewis Gilbert (director); Willy Russell (screenplay); Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Julia McKenzie, Alison Steadman, Joanna Lumley, Bernard Hill, George Costigan, Anna Keaveney, Tracie Bennett, Sylvia Sims, Gillian Kearney, Ken Sharrock, Karen Craig, Gareth Jefferson, Catharine Duncan; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, ✪ “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Angel In My Pocket” by One To One peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Don't Misunderstand Me” by Rossington-Collins Band peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “First Be A Woman” by Lenore O'Malley peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Honey, Honey” by David Hudson peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Old-Fashion Love” by The Commodores peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Ruthless People” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sailing” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Somebody Like You” by 38 Special peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sweet Freedom” by Michael McDonald peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “That Was Then, This Is Now” by The Monkees peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Treasure” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “True Love Ways” by Mickey Gilley peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Under The Gun” by Poco peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You Better Run” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Boy Inside The Man” by Tom Cochrane And Red Rider peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Cold Hands Warm Heart” by Cats Can Fly peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Even The Score” by Toronto peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Make A Little Magic” by The Dirt Band Featuring Nicolette Larson peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “No Promises” by Icehouse peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Old-Fashion Love” by The Commodores peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Play The Game” by Queen peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Take It Easy” by Andy Taylor peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Taken In” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Years From Now” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Young And Restless” by Prism peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “A Question Of Time” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Adorations” by Killing Joke peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Automatic” by Millie Scott peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Breaking Away” by Jaki Graham peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Brother Louie” by Modern Talking peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Burnin' Up” by Michael Jonzun peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Crummy Stuff” by The Ramones peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Dear Boopsie” by Pam Hall peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Do Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Dreamtime” by Daryl Hall peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Everyday I Write The Book” by Winston Reedy peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Everyone A Winner” by Zuice peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I Wanna Be With You” by MAZE peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love The One You're With” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Magic” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “More Than Physical” by Bananarama peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “No More 'I Love You's'” by Lover Speaks peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Summer Fun” by Barracudas peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Tokyo Storm Warning” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Tom Hark” by Piranhas peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Too Much Time” by Working Week peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Waiting For The Night” by Saxon peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “We Walked In Love” by Dollar peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “We're The Bunburys” by The Bunburys peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)” by Kenny G peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You Gotta Be A Hustler If You Wanna Get On” by Sue Wilkinson peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “We Know Who Done It (Pt. 1) (Cars) / Herbie The Head” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “Who Shot J.R.? / Honkin'” by Gary Burbank With Band McNally peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Boys Don't Cry” by The Cure peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Can't Help Myself / Send Somebody” by Flowers peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Cities / Look Inside Yourself” by Outline (AUS) peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Dark Island / Lip Service” by Tim Renwick peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Downhearted / Way I've Been” by Australian Crawl peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Games Without Frontiers / The Start / I Don't Remember” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Help / Back To The Backwoods” by John Farnham peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I'm Alive / Drum Dreams” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Jojo / Do Like You Do In New York” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 73 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Nasty” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Dead Heart” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Waterfalls / Check My Machine” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “When I'm With You” by Sparks peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Who's Johnny” by El DeBarge peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties / Bureaucrats” by Jona Lewie peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “The Jetsons” by The Jetsons peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Magic” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Touch Me (I Want Your Body)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “True Love” by The Marching Girls peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Wicked Ways” by The Blow Monkeys peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “(Sing) Our Own Song” by UB40 peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Holland rep” by Haagse Harry en Hollandscheveldse Hendrik peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Mazurka” by Mink DeVille peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “More Than I Can Say” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Oh, People” by Patti LaBelle peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Si j'étais président” by Gérard Lenorman peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Talk To Me” by KISS peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby And The Range peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Theme From 'Caddyshack' (I'm Alright)” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Waiting To See You” by Dan Hartman peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Dancing On The Ceiling” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Domus-Paleys” by Di Få Under Bordi peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Lessons In Love” by Level 42 peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “Coming Up” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Ich war nie ein Casanova” by The White Stars peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Irgendwann im nächsten Leb'n” by Peter Cornelius peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Papa Don't Preach” by Madonna peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Solo por tí” by Peter Kent And Luisa Fernandez peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sri Lanka... My Shangri-La” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties” by Jona Lewie peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Je n'oublierai jamais” by Partenaire Particulier peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “La vie sans toi” by Caroline Grimm peaked at number 28 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Là où ça???” by Muriel Dacq peaked at number 42 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Papa Don't Preach” by Madonna peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Edge Of Heaven” by Wham! peaked at number 22 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “The Lady In Red” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Venus” by Bananarama peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Dancing On The Ceiling” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Emotional Rescue” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sri Lanka... My Shangri-La” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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