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In 1981, 09 x 09 = 81
In 1982, Princess Grace, of Monaco, died this day from injuries suffered when her car plunged off a mountain road. Her daughter, seventeen--year-old Stephanie, a passenger in the car, suffered bruises and trauma. Princess Grace, the former movie star, Grace Kelly, of Pennsylvania and Hollywood, was married to Prince Ranier III of Monaco since 1956.
In 1982, “Barney Miller”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC after seven years. More police are taken off the streets as ABC shuts down Barney Millerʹs 12th Precinct after a riotous seven-year run.
In 1983, Radio Shack announces their color computer Two (the Coco2).
In 1983, “Lottery$”, TV General Drama, debut on NBC.
In 1984, The Circle Vision 360 film, “America the Beautiful” closes at Walt Disney World.
In 1984, Walter Payton, of the Chicago Bears, broke Jim Brownʹs combined yardage record this day — by reaching 15,517 yards.
In 1985, A new lineup graced ABCʹs “Monday Night Football” beginning this night. Frank Gifford in the broadcast booth, as usual, was joined by Joe Namath and O.J. Simpson. The trio was out to regain some of the showʹs sagging ratings after Howard Cosell and Don Meredith had exited the broadcast.
In 1985, On General Hospital, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) tried to figure out who Robin (Kimberly McCullough) was, while Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) revealed Robin was her daughter with Robert.
In 1985, President Ronald Reagan denounced apartheid as “systematic, institutionalized racial discrimination” and imposed a series of economic sanctions against South Africa.
In 1986, Ted Turner presented the first of his colorized films this day — on his superstation WTBS in Atlanta, Georgia. The first Hollywood classic to get the new look was “Yankee Doodle Dandy”. Some people were — and remain — bitterly opposed to the colorization process, where color is added to black-and-white movies. They feel the originals should be pristine — that any change interferes with the original creativity. Maybe they should make Ted Turner black and white and colorize him for revenge!
In 1986, “Eat 'em And Smile” album by David Lee Roth was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1986, “The Wizard”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1987, Larry Bird (Celtics), begins NBA free throw streak of 59.
In 1987, Mick Jagger lip-synchs “Letʹs Work” on British TVʹs “Top of the Pops.”
In 1987, “Mickey Spillaneʹs Mike Hammer”, TV Crime Drama, last aired on CBS.
In 1988, Sidney Lumetʹs “Running On Empty” starring Judd Hirsch, Christine Lahti and River Phoenix opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1988, The “Stars and Stripes,” a catmaran piloted by Dennis Conner, completed a 2-0 washout of a New Zealand monohull for the Americaʹs Cup off San Diego. Connerʹs victory was eventually upheld after a court battle.
In 1989, R.C., “Hangin' Tough” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; “Sagging Guts” was a parody of it.
In 1989, R.C., “Keep On Movin'” by Soul II Soul peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Ride On Time” by Black Box peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks.
In 1989, R.C., “When The Radio Is On” by Paul Shaffer peaked at #81 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, The comic strip “Outland” debut.
In 1989, “American Gladiators” began airing in syndication
In 1989, “Beetlejuice: The Animated Series” began airing in syndication
In 1989, “Beetlejuice”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1989, “Camp Candy”, TV Cartoon Show with John Candy; debut on NBC.
In 1989, “Captain N: The Game Master”, TV Cartoon Show, aka w/ “Super Mario Brothers 3”, debut on NBC.
In 1989, “Disneyʹs Gummi Bears/Winnie The Pooh Hour”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on ABC.
In 1989, “Superman”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1989, “The Karate Kid” began airing on NBC
In 1989, “West 57th”, TV Magazine; last aired on CBS.
In 1980, "Phobia" was released by Paramount Pictures; John Huston (director); Peter Bellwood, Lew Lehman, Jimmy Sangster (screenplay); Paul Michael Glaser, Susan Hogan, John Colicos, David Eisner, Lisa Langlois, Alexandra Stewart, Kenneth Welsh, David Bolt, Patricia Collins, Robert O'Ree, Neil Vipond, Marian Waldman; Horror, Thriller; Live action
In 1983, "Nightmares" was released by Universal Pictures; Joseph Sargent (director); Jeffrey Bloom, Christopher Crowe (screenplay); Emilio Estevez, Cristina Raines, Lance Henriksen, Richard Masur, Veronica Cartwright, Anthony James, William Sanderson, Lee Ving, Clare Nono, Louis Giambalvo, Mariclare Costello, Moon Unit Zappa, Billy Jayne, James Tolkan, Tony Plana, Timothy Scott, Robin Gammell, Rose Mary Campos, Bridgette Andersen, Albert Hague; Horror, Anthology; Live action
In 1988, "Moon over Parador" was released by Universal Pictures; Paul Mazursky (director/screenplay); Leon Capetanos (screenplay); Richard Dreyfuss, Raúl Juliá, Sônia Braga, Jonathan Winters, Fernando Rey, Dana Delany, Michael Greene, Polly Holliday, Milton Gonçalves, Charo, Marianne Sägebrecht, Sammy Davis Jr., Ike Pappas, Edward Asner, Lorin Dreyfuss, Reinhard Kolldehoff; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Running on Empty" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Lorimar Motion Pictures; Sidney Lumet (director); Naomi Foner (screenplay); Christine Lahti, Judd Hirsch, River Phoenix, Martha Plimpton, Jonas Abry, L. M. Kit Carson, Steven Hill, Augusta Dabney; Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Track 29" was released by Island Pictures / Cannon Films / HandMade Films; Nicolas Roeg (director); Dennis Potter (screenplay); Theresa Russell, Gary Oldman, Christopher Lloyd, Colleen Camp, Sandra Bernhard, Seymour Cassel, Leon Rippy, Vance Colvig Jr.; Drama; Live Action
In 1989, “Keep On Movin'” by Soul II Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lay All Your Love On Me” by Information Society peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “On The Line” by Tangier peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Talk It Over” by Grayson Hugh peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When The Radio Is On” by Paul Shaffer peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The End Of The Innocence” by Don Henley peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Forget-Me Not” by Bad English peaked at number 57 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hard Sun” by Indio peaked at number 10 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Little Fighter” by White Lion peaked at number 65 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Once Bitten Twice Shy” by Great White peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Secret Rendezvous” by Karyn White peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The End Of The Innocence” by Don Henley peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Blame It On The Boogie” by Big Fun peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Healing Hands” by Elton John peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Mas que Nada” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nightrain” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Numero Uno” by Starlight peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One That Got Away” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Proud To Fall” by Ian McCulloch peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Revival” by Eurythmics peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ride On Time” by Black Box peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Run” by New Order peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “That's The Way” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “We Could Be Together” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “White City” by The Pogues peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Who Wants To Live Forever” by Ian Meeson And Belinda Gillett peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dressed For Success” by Roxette peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I'll Be Loving You (Forever)” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Liberian Girl” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Second Chance” by 38 Special peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Good Life” by Inner City peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Keep On Movin'” by Soul II Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kick It In” by Simple Minds peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Send Me An Angel '89” by Real Life peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sweet Guy” by Paul Kelly And The Messengers peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Chosen Ones” by The Black Sorrows peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Thrill Has Gone” by Texas peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “C Day” by Confetti's peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Cherish” by Madonna peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Do The Right Thing” by Redhead Kingpin And The F.B.I. peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Got It Goin' On” by Tone Loc peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kisses On The Wind” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stay In My Life” by Gerard Joling peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Mix” by Dance Classics peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This One” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Toy Soldiers” by Martika peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You'll Never Stop Me Loving You” by Sonia peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Zure regen” by Duo De Pelikaan peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Du får aldrig nog” by Dag Vag peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Mixed Emotions” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Revival” by Eurythmics peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dancin' Easy” by Fun House peaked at number 39 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Eternal Flame” by The Bangles peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sé dam bonjou” by Kassav' peaked at number 45 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Summer Megamix” by Boney M. peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hagen ræpp” by Ute Til Lunch peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Is A Shield” by Camouflage peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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