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The 80's Datebook for September 12

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In 1980, The Chevy Chevette, the Ford Escort, and the Mercury Lynx are the first U.S. cars to record 30 mpg.

In 1981, At the request of NBSmurf Smurfident Fred Silversmurf, Pierre “Peyo” Cullifordʹs “Smurfs” smurf their way into a very smurfy Smurferday morning Smurftoon, where they help smurf the lineup into big smurf for the next nine smurfsons. Created by Peyo Culliford in 1957.

In 1981, R.C., “Iʹm In Love” by Evelyn King peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Square Biz” by Teena Marie peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Tempted” by Squeeze peaked at #49 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, The number one selling album: “ESCAPE” from JOURNEY includes “DONʹT STOP BELIEVIN'” and “WHOʹS CRYING NOW”

In 1981, “Blackstar” began airing on CBS

In 1981, “Goldie Gold and Action Jack”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.

In 1981, “Heathcliff and Marmaduke”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.

In 1981, “Space Stars”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.

In 1981, “Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends”, TV Cartoon Adventure, debut on NBC.

In 1981, “Spider-Man” began airing in syndication

In 1981, “The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!” began airing on NBC

In 1981, “The Kwicky Koala Show” began airing on CBS

In 1981, “The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on CBS.

In 1981, “Trollkins” began airing on CBS

In 1983, “Inspector Gadget” began airing in syndication

In 1983, “Metal Health” album by Quiet Riot was certified Gold by the RIAA.BANG YOUR HEAD!

In 1983, “Square Pegs”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1983, “The Wild Heart” album by Stevie Nicks was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1984, Cyndi Lauper sings “She-Bop” on Tonight Show.

In 1984, David Hasselhoff guest-starred on Santa Barbara.

In 1985, On General Hospital, Josh Clayton (Jimmy McNichol) was killed by Mr. Wu's men because he was wearing Frisco Jones' jacket.

In 1986, The 17-minute, 3-D movie “Captain EO”…starring Michael Jackson and Anjelica Huston…premiered at Disney Worldʹs Epcot Center.

In 1986, “True Colors” album by Cyndi Lauper was released

In 1987, Los Lobosʹ version of “La Bamba” topped both the U.S. album and singles charts.

In 1987, Morrissey split from the group The Smiths to go solo.

In 1987, R.C., “I Need Love” by L.L. Cool J. peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Fraggle Rock”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.

In 1987, “Iʹm Telling”, TV Game Show; debut on NBC.

In 1987, “Popeye and Son” began airing on CBS

In 1987, “Snorks” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication.

In 1987, “The New Archies”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on NBC. It was about the gang before the high-school days, but lacked the spirit of the original Filmation version in 1968 and bombed. Even ALF picked on them in one of his TV episodes.

In 1988, The first NFL regular-season game was played in Phoenix, AZ; Cowboys beat Cardinals, formerly from Saint Louis.

In 1988, “Denver, the Last Dinosaur” began airing in syndication

In 1988, “It Takes Two” album by Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock was released

In 1988, “Magnum, P.I.”, TV Crime Drama, Starring Tom Sellick; last aired on CBS.

In 1988, “The Gong Show” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication.

In 1988, “USA Today The TV Show”, TV Tabloid; debut in syndication and bombs.

In 1988, “Wipeout” began airing in syndication

In 1989, “Chicken Soup”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC. It bombs.

In 1989, “Life Goes On”, TV General Drama; debut on ABC.

In 1989, “Pump” album by Aerosmith was released

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by Andy Gibb and Victoria Principal peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Can't We Try” by Dan Hill With Vonda Sheppard peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Dedicated To The One I Love” by Bernadette Peters peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Falling In Love Again” by Michael Stanley Band peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Need Love” by LL Cool J peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I'm In Love” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Not Fade Away” by Eric Hine peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Solitude Standing” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Square Biz” by Teena Marie peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Tempted” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “World Where You Live” by Crowded House peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Back To Paradise” by 38 Special peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Mean Nothing” by Richard Marx peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Fire and Ice” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Give To Live” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “It's Not Over ('Til It's Over)” by Starship peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Making Love In The Rain” by Herb Alpert featuring Lisa Keith and Janet Jackson peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Really Wanna Know You” by Gary Wright peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Since You've Been Gone” by The Outfield peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Urgent” by Foreigner peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Back To Paradise” by 38 Special peaked at number 49 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Mean Nothing” by Richard Marx peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Give To Live” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 86 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “It's Not Over ('Til It's Over)” by Starship peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Making Love In The Rain” by Herb Alpert featuring Lisa Keith and Janet Jackson peaked at number 60 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Since You've Been Gone” by The Outfield peaked at number 54 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me” by Quincy Jones peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Everlasting Love” by Rex Smith and Rachel Sweet peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Everybody Salsa” by Modern Romance peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hourglass” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Know You Got Soul” by Bobby Byrd peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “It's Not Over ('Til It's Over)” by Starship peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Lowdown” by Hindsight peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Me and The Farmer” by The Housemartins peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Memories” by Mike Berry peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ooh You Make Me Feel” by Loose Ends peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Put The Needle To The Record” by Criminal Element Orchestra peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Rainy Night In Georgia” by Randy Crawford peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Scream Until You Like It” by W.A.S.P. peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Star Cops” by Justin Hayward peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Stuck On Love” by Dee Lewis peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Beach Boys Medley” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The King Is Dead” by Go West peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Motion Of Love” by Gene Loves Jezebel peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Way That We Walk” by Hot House peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Trouble” by Trouble Funk peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Walking Into Sunshine” by Central Line peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Where The Streets Have No Name” by U2 peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Wired For Sound” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪✪ “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys and The Beach Boys peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Beds Are Burning” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Chemistry / Searching For My Baby” by Mondo Rock peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Fall Of Rome” by James Reyne peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “First We Take Manhattan” by Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Friday On My Mind” by Gary Moore peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Funeral Pyre / Disguises” by The Jam peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Will Follow / Boy/Girl” by U2 peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Intuition / Together We Can Shine” by Linx peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Myfanwy” by David Essex peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Primary / Descent” by The Cure peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Waiting For You / Love Can Be Cruel” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wild Horses” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “Elvira / A Woman Like You” by The Oak Ridge Boys peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “I Just Can't Stop Loving You” by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Penknife Glides EP” by Penknife Glides peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Transmission” by Joy Division peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys featuring Dusty Springfield peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “When Smokey Sings” by ABC peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪✪ “Star Trekkin'” by The Firm (U.K.) peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “A Heart In New York” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Agadou” by Saragossa Band peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “C'est la ouate (Remix)” by Carol'in peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Look Any Further” by Dennis Edwards featuring Siedah Garrett peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Just Don't Want To Be Lonely” by Freddie McGregor peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let Your Sun Shine” by Frank Ashton and Mariska van Kolck peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “P.S.” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Persona non grata” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Right Next Door (Because Of Me)” by The Robert Cray Band peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sugar Mice” by Marillion peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Old Calahan” by BZN peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Rhythm Divine” by Yello featuring Shirley Bassey peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “U Got The Look” by Prince featuring Sheena Easton peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Under The Boardwalk” by Bruce Willis peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Voyage Voyage” by Desireless peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Håll om mig” by Peter LeMarc peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Heard A Rumour” by Bananarama peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Just Can't Stop Loving You” by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “If You Let Me Stay” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Just Around The Corner” by Cock Robin peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Makt och rikedom” by Herbert Léonard peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rytmen av ett regn” by Milla's Mirakel peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Living Daylights” by a-ha peaked at number 21 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Call Me” by Spagna peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys featuring Dusty Springfield peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “Hubba Hubba Zoot-Zoot” by Caramba peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Didn't We Almost Have It All” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Flieg nicht so hoch, mein kleiner Freund” by Nicole peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Happy Birthday” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Love To Love [1987]” by Tina Charles peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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

In 1981, “The Caribbean Disco Show” by Lobo [NL] peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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