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In 1980, New York rockabilly trio, The Stray Cats, were signed by Arista Records in the United Kingdom.
In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “Cosmos with host Carl Sagan”. Other Articles: Marilyn Monroe movie. This issue sold billions and billions of copies nationwide!
In 1980, R.C., “Donʹt Stand So Close To Me” by The Police peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Give Me The Night” by George Benson peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Late In The Evening” by Paul Simon peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “The Breaks (part 1)” by Kurtis Blow peaked at #87 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Batman and the Super 7”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1980, David Bowieʹs “Scary Monsters and Super Creeps” peaks at #12 on the LP chart.
In 1982, On One Life to Live, Kyle was revealed as the “Blood Moon” killer.
In 1982, “Lionel Richie” album by Lionel Richie was released
In 1982, “Little House: A New Beginning”, TV General Drama, debut on NBC.
In 1982, “Square Pegs”, TV Comedy which co-starred Sarah Jessica Parker, debut on CBS.
In 1983, “Oh Madeline”, TV Comedy, debut on ABC. It starred Madeline Kahn. It lasted one season.
In 1984, “Too Fast For Love” album by Motley Crue was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, Culture Club released five versions of its single “The War Song”…with vocals in English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
In 1985, On General Hospital, Frisco Jones (Jack Wagner) wanted to go undercover so he could get close to Mr. Wu.
In 1985, “Diffʹrent Strokes”, TV Comedy; moved to ABC.
In 1985, “The Twilight Zone” second run, TV Scifi Anthology; debut on CBS with new episodes.
In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Perfect Strangers”. Other Articles: JoBeth Williams, Equalizer
In 1986, R.C., “Ainʹt Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent” by Gwen Guthrie peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Twist And Shout” by The Beatles reentered the chart and peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart. It was a reissue made popular from the movies “Ferris Buellerʹs Day Off” and “Back To School”.
In 1986, R.C., “Walk This Way” by Run-D.M.C. peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Amen”, TV Comedy starring Sherman Hensley, debut on NBC.
In 1986, “The New Mike Hammer” began airing on CBS
In 1986, “What a Country!” began airing in syndication
In 1986, The Beatles song “Twist and Shout” re-entered the pop charts after it was featured in the movies “Ferris Buellerʹs Day Off” and “Back to School.” It eventually rose to number 23.
In 1987, ABC has dumped its Sunday night movie franchise for a splashy prime-time variety series. Dolly Parton has been given a two year $44 million dollar contract. While Dolly and singing group A Capella manage to have a heapin' helpin of good ol' country fun, the “guaranteed” second year of “Dolly” never materializes. Guest stars featured in the series included Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Tyne Daly, Bruce Willis, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Petty, Tom Selleck, the Neville Brothers, Alabama, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, Dudley Moore, and Oprah Winfrey.
In 1987, As of today there have been a total of 50 million VCRs shipped to stores, which can only mean one thing. Americaʹs movie theaters are doomed.
In 1987, “The Law and Harry McGraw” began airing on CBS
In 1987, Football fans suffered through their first Sunday without football since players went on strike. (NFL owners then organized games with replacement and non-striking players.)
In 1988, “Small World” album by Huey Lewis and The News was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1989, Two men, Jeffrey Petkovich and Peter Debernardi, went over Niagra Falls in a barrel. They were the first pair ever to go over the 176-foot-high Horseshoe Falls and live.
In 1989, “Pump Up The Jam” single by Technotronic was released
In 1989, “We Didnʹt Start The Fire” single by Billy Joel was released
In 1989, Columbia Pictures Entertainment Incorporated agreed to a $3.4 billion cash buyout by Sony Corporation.
In 1985, "Agnes of God" was released by Columbia Pictures; Norman Jewison (director); John Pielmeier (screenplay); Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft, Meg Tilly, Anne Pitoniak, Winston Rekert, Gratien Gélinas, Gabriel Arcand, Françoise Faucher, Françoise Berd, Guy Hoffman, Jacques Tourangeau, Janine Fluet, Deborah Grover, Michele George, Samantha Langevin, Jacqueline Blais, Mimi D'Estée, Rita Tuckett, Lillian Graham, Norma Dell'Agnese, Muguette Moreau, Janice Bryan, Agnes Middleton; Neo-Noir, Drama, Mystery; Live Action
In 1985, "Invasion U.S.A." was released by Cannon Films; Joseph Zito (director); James Bruner, Chuck Norris (screenplay); Chuck Norris, Richard Lynch, Eddie Jones, Billy Drago, Jaime Sánchez, Dehl Berti, Martin Shakar, James Pax, Melissa Prophet, Alexander Zale, Alex Colon, Jon DeVries, James O'Sullivan, Stephen Markle, Shane McCamey; Action; Live Action
In 1985, "The Journey of Natty Gann" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Jeremy Kagan (director); Jeanne Rosenberg (screenplay); Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, Ray Wise, Lainie Kazan, Scatman Crothers, Barry Miller, Verna Bloom, John P. Finnegan, Garry Chalk, Frank C. Turner, Gabrielle Rose, Don S. Davis, Alek Diakun, Grant Heslov, Bruce M. Fischer, Zachary Ansley, Campbell Lane, Jed the Wolfdog, Matthew Faison, Jordan Pratt, Jack Rader, Max Trumpower; Adventure, Family; Live Action
In 1985, "Maxie" was released by Orion Pictures; Paul Aaron (director); Patricia Resnick (screenplay); Glenn Close, Mandy Patinkin, Ruth Gordon, Barnard Hughes, Valerie Curtin, Michael Ensign, Harry Hamlin, Leeza Gibbons, Googy Gress, Lou Cutell, Michael Laskin, Nelson Welch; Fantasy, Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "C.H.U.D. II: Bud the C.H.U.D." was released by Vestron Pictures / Lightning Pictures; David Irving (director); M. Kane Jeeves (screenplay); Brian Robbins, Bill Calvert, Tricia Leigh Fisher, Gerrit Graham, Robert Vaughn, Larry Cedar, Bianca Jagger, Larry Linville, Jack Riley, Sandra Kerns, June Lockhart, Norman Fell, Rich Hall, Robert Symonds, Priscilla Pointer, Marvin J. McIntyre, Ritch Shydner, Clive Revill, Michael Bell, Robert Englund; Zombie, Comedy; Live Action
In 1986, “Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent” by Gwen Guthrie peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Another Heartache” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Can't We Try” by Teddy Pendergrass peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Friends and Lovers” by Gloria Loring and Carl Anderson peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Give Me The Night” by George Benson peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Late In The Evening” by Paul Simon peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Zone” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “My Guy / My Girl” by Johnny Bristol With Amii Stewart peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “My Prayer” by Ray, Goodman and Brown peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Red Light” by Linda Clifford peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Running Back” by Eddie Money peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “So Far So Good” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Walk This Way” by Run-D.M.C. peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, ⏺🤣 “The Breaks (Part 1)” by Kurtis Blow peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Boulevard” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Can I Come Near” by Graham Shaw peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Innocent (With An Explanation)” by Luba peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Theme From 'Top Gun' (Take My Breath Away)” by Berlin peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Zone” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Magic” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rage Hard” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Standin' In Line” by Haywire peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stuck With You” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Words Get In The Way” by Miami Sound Machine featuring Gloria Estefan peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “All I Want To Do” by UB40 peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Brand New Lover” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Count Your Blessings” by Ashford and Simpson peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Don't Stand So Close To Me” by The Police peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Don't Walk” by Big Supreme peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Dreamer” by The Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens Band (B.B. and Q. Band) peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Fatal Hesitation” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “House Of Bamboo” by Earl Grant peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I'm The Leader Of The Gang EP” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Johnny and Mary” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Can't Turn Around” by Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk and Jessie Saunders peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Mamma Told Me” by Fantastique peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Matador” by X-Mal Deutschland peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No More Tears” by Hollywood Beyond peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “One Great Thing” by Big Country peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Pleased To Meet You” by Owen Paul peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Robot Girl” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Seventh Heaven” by Gwen Guthrie peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Slave Of Love” by T.C. Curtis peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “State Of The Nation” by New Order peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sweet Freedom” by Michael McDonald peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Peel Sessions (1st June 1982) (Ep)” by New Order peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Peel Sessions” by The Damned peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Waking Up In The Sun” by Adult Net peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Walk This Way” by Run-D.M.C. peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Wig-Wam Bam” by Black Lace peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Word Up!” by Cameo peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Still Rock and Roll To Me” by Billy Joel peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Rumors” by Timex Social Club peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Emotional Rescue / Down In The Hole” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Geno / Breakin' Down The Walls Of Heartache” by Dexy's Midnight Runners peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Get Back To The Shelter / Metropolis” by Richard Clapton peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Glory Of Love” by Peter Cetera peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hanging On A Heart Attack” by Device peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Don't Understand (Where I Fit In)” by Barry Michaels peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “New Romance (It's A Mystery) / Crossfire” by Spider peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “To Be or Not To Be / Language Of Love” by B.A. Robertson peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Private Idaho / 52 Girls” by The B-52's peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Doomsday” by The Verlaines peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)” by Tom Browne peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I'm In Love” by Ruby Turner peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Nasty” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Open Up The Red Box” by Simply Red peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Shape I'm In” by Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “So Macho!” by Sinitta peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stripped” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “There Ain't No Age For Rock and Roll” by The Veterans peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Too Good To Be Forgotten” by Amazulu peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Touch and Go” by The Cars peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Waterfalls” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Words Get In The Way” by Miami Sound Machine featuring Gloria Estefan peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Calling All The Heroes” by It Bites peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “De motorcross is O.H.I.O. (Onmundig Heavig In Orde)” by Normaal peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Give A Little Love” by Hammond and West peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Give Me A Break” by The Ritchie Family peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Hop On The Bus” by Nick Hall peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Human” by The Human League peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Wanna Wake Up With You” by Boris Gardiner peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “If It's Alright With You Baby” by The Korgis peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kisses In The Moonlight” by George Benson peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Lieve Lina” by JJoooosstt peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Margherita” by Massara peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Maybe - To Know Him Is To Love Him” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rage Hard” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Regrets” by Teach-In peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Sausolito Summernight” by Diesel [NL] peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “So Macho!” by Sinitta peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stimmen im Wind” by Juliane Werding peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Verslaafd aan jou” by Frank Boeijen Groep peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Zal ik een krekel wezen” by Willem Duyn peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Six Ribbons” by Jon English peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Harder They Come” by Joe Jackson Band peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Bad Boy” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 33 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rage Hard” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Typical Male” by Tina Turner peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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