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The 80's Datebook for August 31

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In 1980, Pat Benatarʹs “Crimes Of Passion” LP enters the chart. The album features her signature song “Hit Me With Your Best Shot.”

In 1981, The 30-year contract between 'Mr. Television', Milton Berle, and NBC-TV, expired. Uncle Miltie had received $6 million for NOT being on the air since his show, “The Texaco Star Theatre”, went off the air in the mid 1950s. NBC held Berle to the contract to keep him from appearing on competing networks.

In 1982, “Universe”, TV Science; last aired on CBS.

In 1983, Edwin Moses of U.S.A. sets a record for 400-meter hurdles at 47.02 sec in Koblenz.

In 1983, On All My Children, town gigolo Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight) and Marian Colby (Jennifer Bassey) began an affair behind Liza's (Marcy Walker) back. At the time, Tad was also seeing Liza.

In 1983, “All Night Long” single by Lionel Richie was released

In 1984, “Eddie and The Cruisers (soundtrack)” album by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, “Purple Rain,” the movie starring Prince went on general release in Britain.

In 1984, “Wake Me Up Before You Go” single by Wham! was released

In 1984, Pinklon Thomas won a 12-round decision over Tim Witherspoon in Las Vegas to win the WBC heavyweight title.

In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “George Peppard and Mr. T of A-Team”. Other Articles: Connie Chung, Phil Donahue

In 1985, R.C., “Freeway Of Love” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “I Got You Babe” by UB 40 and Chrissie Hynde peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Summer Of '69” by Bryan Adams peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “When Your Heart Is Weak” by Cock Robin peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Youʹre Only Human (Second Wind)” by Billy Joel peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Conga” single by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound was released

In 1985, “Diffʹrent Strokes”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC, moved to ABC.

In 1985, “Party All The Time” single by Eddie Murphy was released

In 1985, “Rubik The Amazing Cube”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1985, “The Worldʹs Greatest Super Friends”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1985, “Turbo-Teen”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1985, Prakas, driven by Bill OʹDonnell, set a trotting mile record in 1:53 2/5 in Du Quoin, Illinois.

In 1986, Former Boomtown Rat and Live Aid inspiration Bob Geldof married his longtime girlfriend, British television personality Paula Yates, in Las Vegas. The witnesses at the wedding were Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox, members of “The Eurythmics.”

In 1987, CBS presents the 17 minute music video for Michael Jacksonʹs “Bad.” Martin Scorsese directs the subway dance-offs as the heavily buckled and zippered, leather-clad Jackson offers a message of racial identity, gang warfare, and the struggles of the ordinary black man.

In 1987, This day saw the largest preorder of albums in the history of CBS Records. 2.25 million copies of Michael Jacksonʹs “Bad” album were shipped to record stores. The LP followed in the tracks of the Jackson album, “Thriller”, the biggest seller of all time (35 million copies sold). The “Bad” album was successful — but sold only 13 million copies. The LP later entered the U.S. and United Kingdom charts at number one.

In 1987, “Club MTV”, TV Music, debut.

In 1984, "Bolero" was released by City Films / Cannon Film Distributors; John Derek (director/screenplay); Bo Derek, George Kennedy, Andrea Occhipinti, Ana Obregón, Olivia d'Abo, Greg Bensen, Ian Cochrane, Mirta Miller, Mickey Knox, Paul Stacey, James Stacy; Romance, Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "C.H.U.D." was released by New World Pictures; Douglas Cheek (director); Parnell Hall (screenplay); John Heard, Daniel Stern, Christopher Curry, Kim Greist, J. C. Quinn, Michael O'Hare, Peter Michael Goetz, Sam McMurray, Frankie R. Faison, John Goodman, Jay Thomas, Hallie Foote, Graham Beckel, Jon Polito, George Martn; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1984, "Flashpoint" was released by HBO Pictures / Silver Screen Partners / Tri-Star Pictures; William Tannen (director); Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler (screenplay); Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams, Rip Torn, Tess Harper, Kurtwood Smith, Jean Smart, Kevin Conway, Miguel Ferrer, Guy Boyd, Roberts Blossom, Mark Slade, Terry Alexander, William Frankfather, Joaquín Martínez, Dick O'Neill; Action, Crime, Drama; Live Action. Ed Note: This was the first theatrical film produced by HBO.

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Dancin' In The Key Of Life” by Steve Arrington peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Freeway Of Love” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Information” by Eric Martin peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Mystery Lady” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Summer Of '69” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “When Your Heart Is Weak” by Cock Robin peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You're Only Human (Second Wind)” by Billy Joel peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Live Every Moment” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “State Of The Heart” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Stuck In The Rain” by Paul Hyde and The Payola$ peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” by Tina Turner peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “What About Love?” by Heart peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Who's Holding Donna Now” by DeBarge peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You Give Good Love” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Back On The Streets” by Saxon peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Drive” by The Cars peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Frank's Firm Favourites” by Frank Sidebottom peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Hardest Part Is The Night” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Got You Babe” by UB40 With Chrissie Hynde peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Wonder If I Take You Home” by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam With Full Force peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “In The Shadow Of Love” by The Damned peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Little By Little” by Robert Plant peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Love Is Not The Answer” by The Stylistics peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Rock and Roll Children” by DIO peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Say I'm Your Number One” by Princess peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Spanish Eddie” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Stories Of Johnny” by Marc Almond peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Takes A Little Time” by Total Contrast peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You're My Heart, You're My Soul” by Modern Talking peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You're The One For Me” by 'D' Train peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Bittersweet” by Hoodoo Gurus peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Haunting Me” by V Capri peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Memory” by Elaine Paige peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Tomb Of Memories” by Paul Young peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Bleeding Hearts” by Everything That Flies peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Don Quixote” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Frankie” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Gotta Be Wrong” by The Dynamic Hepnotics peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Somebody Else's Guy” by Jocelyn Brown peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Thinking About Your Love” by Skipworth and Turner peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Tight Connection To My Heart (Has Anybody Seen My Love?)” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” by Tina Turner peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Who's Holding Donna Now” by DeBarge peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You're Only Human (Second Wind)” by Billy Joel peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, ⏺ “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “My Toot Toot” by Jean Knight peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “The Goonies 'R' Good Enough” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Ali Shuffle” by Camaro's Gang peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Het grote meneer Kaktus lied” by Meneer Kaktus peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Into The Groove” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Make Me Smile” by Roberto Jacketti and The Scooters peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Samen” by Artiesten Voor Afrika peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Save Your Love (For Number One)” by René and Angela peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” by Tina Turner peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena” by Sandra peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Dare Me” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Don't You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Frankie” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Freeway Of Love” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Into The Groove” by Madonna peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “People Get Ready” by Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1985, “There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Shake The Disease” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Heaven” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Kayleigh” by Marillion peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “People Get Ready” by Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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