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In 1980, Larry Holmes retained his WBC heavweight title when he defeated Muhammad Ali, 38, seeking to regain the title the fourth time in Las Vegas. He KOʹd Ali in the 11th round.
In 1981, On General Hospital, after Mike's grandmother, Molly, died, an upset Noah (Rick Springfield) asked Anne out. Meanwhile, the WSB tried to fire Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) but he set the record straight before he left, "You didn't fire me, I quit!" Kansas City Royals teammates Amos Otis and Clint Hurdle made a guest appearance in this episode.
In 1981, “Come Back Suzanne,” Bill Wymanʹs solo 45, released by Ripple/A&M.
In 1981, “Hooligans” album by The Who was released
In 1982, Aerosmithʹs “Rock In A Hard Place” album enters the chart. The LP was recorded without guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford.
In 1982, At San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium, recording artist Vicki Carr and 43,077 fans sing an enthusiastic rendition of Happy Birthday before the Padres game with Atlanta, celebrating Ray Krocʹs 80th birthday. As part of the fun, the San Diego Chicken and Ronald McDonald pop out of a giant cake, surprising the team owner.
In 1982, Bruce Springsteenʹs “Nebraska” enters the rock albums chart at #24. Though the record, which consists mainly of solo acoustic songs, will receive virtually no radio play, it remains on the best-seller charts for several months.
In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “Genie Francis (Bare Essence)”. Other Articles: Benny Hill, Couch Potatoes
In 1982, On “Saturday Night Live” in “Mister Robinsonʹs Neighborhood,” Mr. Robinson (Eddie Murphy) shows the children his mastery of percussion, but annoys his new neighbor Mr. T, who has his own lesson for the viewing audience. “Hello, boys and girls, the new word for the day is 'pain.'”
In 1982, R.C., “Blue Eyes” by Elton John peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Burning Down One Side” by Robert Plant peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Jack and Diane” by John Cougar peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Johnny Canʹt Read” by Don Henley peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Pass The Dutchie” by Musical Youth peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Take The L” by Motels peaked at #52 on the pop singles chart. “Weird Al” Yankovic parodied the song only in his concerts by singing “Take the L from Liver and itʹs Iver.”
In 1982, R.C., “You Keep Runnin' Away” by 38 Special peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, Rushʹs “Signals” enters the LP chart.
In 1982, The Clashʹs “Rock the Casbah” enter the Hot 100 at #90. It eventually makes the pop Top Ten and the funk-dub remix, “Mustapha Dance” makes the disco singles Top Ten, helping the groupʹs latest album “Combat Rock” become it first golf and platinum LP.
In 1982, “The Devlin Connection”, TV Crime Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1984, “Into The Gap” album by Thompson Twins was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1985, “Check It Out!”, TV Comedy; debut on USA.
In 1986, Ellen Reed breaks up with her beau, Alex P. Keaton, on “Family Ties,” with a soundtrack provided by Billy and The Beaters. The NBC switchboard lights up with requests for the name of the tune and “At This Moment” is reissued by Rhino Records, becoming the labelʹs first (and only) gold single.
In 1986, Mick Jaggerʹs feature-length video “Running Out of Luck” premiered. It was part music video, part movie.
In 1987, “Intro. The Hardline According To Terence Trent Dʹarby” album by Terence Trent Dʹarby was released
In 1987, “Tunnel Of Love” album by Bruce Springsteen was released
In 1988, Future world heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis, representing Canada, wins super-heavyweight gold medal at the Seoul Olympics; beats American Riddick Bowe by second round TKO.
In 1988, “Airwolf”, TV Adventure; last aired on U.S.A.
In 1988, “Marvel Action Universe” began airing in syndication
In 1981, "Enter the Ninja" was released by The Cannon Group / Golan-Globus Productions; Menahem Golan (director); Dick Desmond (screenplay); Franco Nero, Susan George, Sho Kosugi, Christopher George, Alex Courtney, Will Hare, Zachi Noy, Constantine Gregory, Dale Ishimoto, Joonee Gamboa, Leo Martinez, Ken Metcalfe, Subas Herrero, Alan Amiel, Doug Ivan; Martial Arts; Live Action
In 1981, "Paternity" was released by Paramount Pictures; David Steinberg (director); Charlie Peters (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Lauren Hutton, Norman Fell, Paul Dooley, Elizabeth Ashley, Juanita Moore, Peter Billingsley, Susanna Dalton; Comedy; Live Action
In 1981, "Zoot Suit" was released by Universal Pictures; Luis Valdez (director/screenplay); Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Rose Portillo, Charles Aidman, Tyne Daly, John Anderson, Abel Franco, Bernadette Colognne, Mike Gomez, Alma Martinez, Frank McCarthy, Lupe Ontiveros, Marco Rodríguez, Kelly Ward, Kurtwood Smith, Dennis Stewart, Robert Beltran; Drama, Musical; Live Action
In 1982, "The Draughtsman's Contract" was released by Curzon Artificial Eye / British Film Institute / Channel 4; Peter Greenaway (director/screenplay); Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, Dave Hill, Anne-Louise Lambert, Hugh Fraser, Neil Cunningham, David Meyer, Tony Meyer, Nicholas Amer, Suzan Crowley, Lynda La Plante, Michael Feast, David Gant, Alastair Cumming, Steve Ubels; Comedy, Drama, History; Live Action
In 1987, "Anna" was released by Vestron Pictures; Yurek Bogayevicz (director/screenplay); Agnieszka Holland (screenplay); Sally Kirkland, Robert Fields, Paulina Porizkova, Steven Gilborn, Larry Pine, Sofia Coppola, Deirdre O'Connell, David R. Ellis; Drama; Live Action
In 1987, "Big Shots" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lorimar Film Entertainment; Robert Mandel (director); Joe Eszterhas (screenplay); Ricky Busker, Darius McCrary, Robert Joy, Robert Prosky, Jerzy Skolimowski, Paul Winfield, Brynn Thayer, Bill Hudson, Joe Seneca, Beah Richards, Ellen Geer, Jim Antonio, Andrea Bebel, Hutton Cobb, Mitch Beasley; Comedy, Adventure; Live Action
In 1987, "Like Father Like Son" was released by TriStar Pictures / Imagine Entertainment; Rod Daniel (director); David Hoselton, Steve Bloom, Lorne Cameron (screenplay); Dudley Moore, Kirk Cameron, Margaret Colin, Catherine Hicks, Patrick O'Neal, Sean Astin, Larry Sellers, Maxine Stuart, David Wohl, Michael Horton, Bonnie Bedelia, Camille Cooper, Micah Grant, Bill Morrison; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Near Dark" was released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group / F/M Entertainment; Kathryn Bigelow (director/screenplay); Eric Red (screenplay); Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein, Tim Thomerson, Joshua John Miller, Marcie Leeds, Troy Evans, Roger Aaron Brown, James LeGros, Billy Beck, S.A. Griffin, Neith Hunter, Theresa Randle; Western, Horror; Live action
In 1987, "Slam Dance" was released by Island Pictures; Wayne Wang (director); Don Keith Opper (screenplay); Tom Hulce, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Virginia Madsen, Harry Dean Stanton, Millie Perkins, Don Keith Opper, Adam Ant, John Doe, Judith Barsi, Lisa Niemi, Herta Ware; Thriller; Live Action
In 1982, “Burning Down One Side” by Robert Plant peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I'm Never Gonna Say Goodbye” by Billy Preston peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Jack And Diane” by John Cougar peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Johnny Can't Read” by Don Henley peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Take The L” by The Motels peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Keep Runnin' Away” by 38 Special peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh, Yeah!)” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't It Make You Feel” by Headpins peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Eye In The Sky” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Do Ya Wanna Funk” by Patrick Cowley Featuring Sylvester peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Friend Or Foe” by Adam Ant peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “From Head To Toe” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Give Me Some Kinda Magic” by Dollar peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Gypsy” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Can't Help It / Let Me Know” by Junior peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Come Down” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “So Here I Am” by UB40 peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “There It Is” by Shalamar peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Where Do We Go From Here?” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Where's Romeo?” by Cava Cava peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Why” by Carly Simon peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “Words / I Like Boys” by Missing Persons peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Eye In The Sky / Gemini” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hard To Say I'm Sorry / Sonny Think Twice” by Chicago peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Don't Ever Want To See You Again / China” by Fruit Pastilles peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Monkey In Me / Starstruck Overture” by Jo Kennedy / Swingers peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Romeo Romeo / Fool's Paradise” by The Kevins peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Getting Older” by The Clean peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Louis Likes His Daily Dip” by Tall Dwarfs peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Secret Love” by José [NL] peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Take A Chance With Me” by Roxy Music peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Thunder And Lightning” by Risqué peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Try Jah Love” by Third World peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Twilight Zone” by Golden Earring peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Twilight” by BZN peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Zo mooi” by Frank Boeijen Groep peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Glittering Prize” by Simple Minds peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sverige” by William Freestyle peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Voyeur” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “It Started With A Kiss” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Papillon” by Nicole peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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